WorksheetsHistory of Volleyball
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who invented the game of volleyball in 1895 at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)?
James Naismith
William G. Morgan
John Smith
Michael Jordan
Volleyball is a team ______ in which players use their hands or arms to knock a ball over a net.
sport
food
animal
vehicle
How many players are on each team in a volleyball game?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Where can volleyball be played?
Only inside
Only outside
Inside, in a gym, or outside, on a beach or in a park
Only on a beach
Play begins when one player ______. A player serves by hitting the ball over to the receiving team's side of the net.
serves
catches
throws
blocks
The receiving team can also bump, set and spike the ball.
True
False
What is it called when teams hit the ball back and forth over the net until one team scores a point?
Serve
Volley
Spike
Bump
A team scores a point when it lands the ball on the floor inside the other team's playing area.
True
False
How many points does a team need to win a volleyball game?
10
15
20
25
A team has to win by at least how many points?
One
Two
Three
Four
Forcefully hitting the ball downward over the net.
spike
Defensive player jumps at the net to stop the opponent's attack
When a player hits the ball with the open palm of their hand that is known as what type of serve?
Spin
Overhand
Jump
Underhand
Defensive play where the player prevents the ball from hitting the floor after the opponent hits.
Player moves clockwise one position after the team wins the point
spin
2 step
balance
rotate
Controlled overhead pass to position the ball for a spike.
Serve
Bump
Dig
Set
How many passes can team make?
5
10
3
4
What are the 3 passes made?
Bump, Set, Spike
Pass, Hit, Throw
Bump, Set, Slice
Bump, Throw, Set
Player hits the ball with the close palm of the hand
Overhand serve
Underhand serve
Fast serve
Jump serve
