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WorksheetsVolleyball Basics and History
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
A special defensive player who wears a different color jersey. They can’t hit the ball over the net or serve (in most leagues).
Defensive Back
Blocker
LIbero
Setter
What was one reason William G. Morgan invented volleyball?
To make a more strenuous game than basketball
To create a game for children
To offer businessmen a less physically demanding sport
To replace tennis at the YMCA
Identify and label the number 2 spot.
Setter
Defensive Specialist
Outside Back
Right side Hitter
What is the length of a volleyball court?
49
59
69
79
What happens after a team scores a point on their serve?
Lose a try.
The opponent serves next
They serve again
They switch positions
Identify and label the number 6 spot.
Middle Blocker
Setter
Libero
Outside Hitter
Name the types of volleyball serves.
Overhead serve
Net Serve
Ground Serve
Overhand Serve
Why are timing and communication important when doing a volleyball spike?
To have the formation in line
Make sure your platform aligned
To work as a team
To finish the class hour quickly
The process of moving from offense to defense (or vice versa) after a rally — involves quick footwork, court awareness, and role adjustment to maintain team effectiveness in game situations.
Communication
Self assessment
Plyometrics
Transition
Identify and label the number 5 spot.
Outside Hitter
Right Side Hitter
Outside Back
Libero
What is one step needed for a proper volleyball setting?
Set the ball with your knees
Set the ball on your finger tips
Set the ball with you formation
Set the ball with your platform.
How many players are there in each volleyball team when playing?
4
6
8
10
Identify and label the number 3 spot.
Right Side Hitter
Libero
Middle Blocker
Outside Hitter
Clear verbal and nonverbal signals between teammates (calls, eye contact, hand signals) that coordinate positioning, plays, and defensive coverage during drills and matches.
Plyometrics
Communication
Self assessment
Transition
As a setter, you will also do what to start the play?
Bump ball
Spike ball
Serve the ball
Set ball
This player helps run the team’s offense. They set the ball up so hitters can spike it. They serve the ball.
Setter
Libero
Defensive Specialist
Identify and label the number 4 spot.
Outside Hitter
Middle Blocker
Outside Back
Right Side Hitter
Volleyball
What step is needed for a proper volleyball bump
Feet together
Arms up
Platform Formation
Engage your knees
The act of putting the ball into play by hitting it over the net to the opposing team, typically from behind the end line.
Spike
Serve
Bump
Set
Which three sports inspired the creation of volleyball?
Basketball, Hockey, Tennis
Tennis, Soccer, Football
Soccer, Baseball, Basketball
Tennis, Basketball, Handball
A reflective practice where a player evaluates their own performance, identifies strengths and areas for improvement, and sets personal fitness or skill goals (used in journals and post‑game reflections).
Self assessment
Communication
Transition
Plyometrics
In volleyball, how many touches is each team allowed to have before the ball must go over the net?
2
3
4
5
Stays near the net to block the other team’s hits and does quick spikes.
Libero
Right Side Hitter
Outside Hitter
MIddle Blocker
what type of service is showed in the figure?
Overhand Toss
Underhand Toss
Underhand Serve
Overhand Serve
Short, explosive exercises that improve power and jump height — essential for spiking and blocking in volleyball; examples include jump squats and box jumps.
Self assessment
Transition
communication
Plyometrics
Which volleyball position is specialized in defensive skills?
Setter
Libero
Outside Hitter
Middle Blocker
Identify and label the number 1 spot.
Libero
Setter
Middle Blocker
Outside Back
Outside Hitter
Hits the ball from the left side of the net and often helps pass the serve.
Right Side Hitter
Middle Blocker
Outside Hitter
LIbero
A player can not hit a ball twice in a row.
True
False
The ball is allowed to hit the ceiling and go over the net to the opposing team?
True
False
