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WorksheetsHigh School Volleyball Rules Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
A volleyball game is played to how many points in high school rally scoring?
15
21
25
30
A team must win a set by at least:
1 point
2 points
3 points
5 points
How many players are on the court per team in high school volleyball?
5
6
7
9
The player who specializes in defense and wears a different color jersey is the:
Setter
Opposite
Libero
Middle blocker
A serve that lands untouched on the opponent’s court is called:
A tip
A block
An ace
A dig
What is the maximum number of hits a team may have before the ball goes over the net?
2
3
4
Unlimited
Which of the following is illegal?
Blocking a spike
Kicking the ball
Touching the net during play
Underhand serving
A ball that lands on the boundary line is considered:
Out
In
Replay
Fault
The player in the back-right position is responsible for:
Rotating to serve
Blocking every play
Calling time-outs
Running the scorebook
A double contact is when:
The ball touches a player twice in one hit
Two players hit the ball at the same time
The serve hits the net twice
The ball hits the floor two times
When rotating, players move:
Clockwise
Counter-clockwise
Only front row rotates
Only back row rotates
A ball contacting the antenna is:
In play
Legal
A replay
Out of bounds
A libero may NOT:
Serve in any position
Replace any back-row player
Attack the ball above the net
Wear a different jersey
A block does not count as:
A hit
A play on the ball
A legal contact
A defensive move
What type of set is delivered close to the net and low for a quick hitter?
Players may step on the centerline as long as they do not completely cross over.
True
False
A player may reach over the net to block if the ball is on the opponent's side.
True
False
Rally scoring means a point is awarded on every rally.
True
False
A server must wait for the referee’s whistle before serving.
True
False
A player can hit the ball twice in a row on the team’s first contact.
True
False
A team must rotate every time it wins a point.
True
False
The libero can replace players in the front row.
True
False
A ball that touches the ceiling may be played if it stays on your own side.
True
False
A player may not touch the net during a play.
True
False
Back-row players may attack the ball as long as they take off behind the 10-foot (3m) line.
True
False
Rally scoring is defined as:
A system where a point is scored on every serve, regardless of which team served.
A system where only the serving team can score points.
A system where points are only awarded for aces.
A system where points are only awarded for faults.
If two players contact the ball at the same time, what happens?
The play continues as if a single contact occurred.
The point is replayed.
Both players are penalized.
The ball is considered out of bounds.
The purpose of the libero position is:
to specialize in defensive skills and receive serves
to act as the main attacker
to set the ball for hitters
to serve as the team captain
Select the three main types of hits used in volleyball (basic passes/attacks).
Serve, Block, Dig
Set, Spike, Pass
Pass, Set, Spike
Dig, Block, Serve
What is a “side-out”? A side-out occurs when the receiving team wins the rally and gains the right to serve.
A side-out occurs when the serving team wins the rally and keeps the serve.
A side-out occurs when the receiving team wins the rally and gains the right to serve.
A side-out occurs when a player commits a fault during the serve.
A side-out occurs when the ball lands outside the court.
A replay (“reserve” the rally) is called when:
the rally is interrupted by an external factor
a player scores a point
the ball lands outside the court
the server commits a fault
A legal block is best described as:
A defensive move where a player uses their body to prevent an opponent's progress without illegal contact.
A move where a player grabs the opponent to stop them.
A technique where a player pushes the opponent with both hands.
A defensive action involving tripping the opponent.
The role of the setter is:
to set up the ball for attackers
to block the ball at the net
to serve the ball to start play
to defend against spikes
A team switches sides of the court in a match when:
the set ends
a timeout is called
a player is substituted
the ball goes out of bounds
What are two common communication cues players use during a play?
Hand signals and verbal calls
Jumping and running
Changing uniforms and switching positions
Ignoring teammates and playing solo
