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WorksheetsVolleyball: Introduction and Objectives
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
Which statement best describes volleyball as shown in the visual?
A water sport using a pool
A combat sport with protective gear
A net game played by two teams
An individual sport with no teammates
Which skill is most likely illustrated by the player with raised arms preparing to contact the ball?
Underhand pass with forearms
Overhead set near the net
Serve from a seated position
Block using only one foot
You are planning a beginner practice. Which sequence builds basic skills effectively?
Forearm passing, overhead setting, controlled serving
Spiking first, blocking next, diving drills
Jump serves only, followed by trick shots
Scrimmage immediately, no skill breakdown
Which team sport is shown in Picture No. 1, with a player kicking a ball toward a net guarded by a goalkeeper?
Handball
Volleyball
Baseball
Football/Soccer
Picture No. 2 shows a pitcher throwing while a batter prepares to swing. Which category best describes this sport?
Bat-and-ball team sport
Combat team sport
Net-and-court team sport
Open-water team sport
In Picture No. 3, players jump near a net to block or spike a ball. Which basic volleyball skill is most likely being performed by the attacker?
Underhand bump pass
Overhand spike attack
Libero forearm dig
Jump float serve
How many players are usually on the court for each volleyball team during play?
Six players per side
Four players per side
Seven players per side
Five players per side
What is the primary objective when hitting the ball over the net in volleyball?
Make the ball touch your own court
Keep the ball in the air indefinitely
Make the ball touch the opponents’ court
Hit the ball outside the court boundaries
Which statement best describes the three-touch rule in volleyball?
Each player must touch the ball three times
Only the setter may touch the ball three times
A team may touch the ball three times before returning
A team may touch the ball twice before returning
A ball lands on the boundary line of the opponents’ court. What is the correct ruling?
In, lines count as part of the court
Out, because lines are outside play
Out, only the center is playable
Replay, because lines are unclear
Your team has already used two touches: a pass and a set. What is the best strategic option to stay legal and try to score?
Let the ball drop to reset play
Use a controlled third hit to attack
Catch the ball and throw it softly
Pass again for better control
Which action starts a rally in volleyball, as shown by the skill sequence arrows?
Pass from backcourt to setter
Spike from front row to floor
Block at the net to stop attack
Serve from baseline over the net
In the diagram, what is the correct next skill after a controlled pass?
Set the ball to an attacker
Dig a hard-driven spike
Block the hitter at the net
Serve again from the baseline
A teammate has just spiked the ball and the opponents are attacking back. Which defensive skill should you prepare for next, based on the roadmap?
Serve to reset the rally
Dig to keep the ball alive
Set before a new attack
Pass to the libero quickly
Which list best matches offensive skills first, then defensive skills, following the visual flow?
Dig, block, spike, set; then pass, serve
Serve, pass, set, spike; then block, dig
Pass, set, block, dig; then serve, spike
Block, dig, serve, pass; then set, spike
What is the primary purpose of the volleyball serve?
Restart after a timeout whistle
Begin rally by tossing to teammate
Start play and send ball over net
Initiate offense with a set
Which player is responsible for serving in volleyball?
Backline right-side player
Any front-row middle blocker
Only the team captain always
Libero on every rotation
Which option lists the three common types of serves?
Underhand, Overhand, Jump serve
Float, Topspin, Sky ball
Slice, Drop, Knuckle serve
Sidearm, Push, Flick serve
Underhand serve mechanics involve striking the ball where?
Below the waist with a swing
Above the head after toss
At shoulder height during jump
At chest level with two hands
During an overhand serve, which sequence best describes the action?
Toss ball, reach up, contact high
Drop ball, kick, tap lightly
Hold ball, punch across body
Cradle ball, roll off fingertips
Which situation best calls for using an underhand serve?
When disguising placement with topspin
When attacking with airborne momentum
When maximizing spin and speed
When prioritizing control and consistency
What added element distinguishes a jump serve from an overhand serve?
A sidearm punch across body
A stationary chest-level tap
An airborne approach and contact
A two-handed underhand swing
To legally serve, the ball must be contacted how?
With fingers after bouncing once
With two hands simultaneously only
With any body part including foot
With the hand or arm into opponent court
Which step shown helps you plan where the serve will travel?
Follow through with your arm fully
Swing your arm forcefully forward
Draw your hitting arm straight back
Determine the arc of the ball
In the arm swing sequence, what immediately follows drawing the hitting arm straight back?
Release the ball downward
Plant both feet wider
Determine the arc again
Swing your arm forward
During follow-through in a serve, the purpose is to:
Lower the elbow to protect shoulder
Begin the toss for the next play
Stop momentum instantly after contact
Maintain direction and power
An overhand serve involves tossing the ball with one hand and striking it:
Low near the knees forward
At waist level beside the hip
Directly on the palm below chest
In the air above the head
Which cue best describes correct body positioning before an overhand serve?
Left foot slightly ahead of right
Feet perfectly side by side
Right foot far behind left
Both heels lifted high
When tossing for an overhand serve, which arm action is highlighted?
Flex a high elbow to prepare
Lock both elbows straight down
Keep elbows tight to ribs
Drop the tossing arm quickly
Where is the ideal contact point for hitting the ball in an overhand serve?
Near the hip while stepping back
Directly in front of chest level
Above the head with extended arm
Below shoulder with bent wrist
If your serve keeps going into the net, which adjustment aligns with the visual cues?
Lower elbow during contact
Move feet to parallel stance
Reduce follow-through length
Increase toss height slightly
To aim the ball toward the opposite court, the final cue emphasizes:
Let the ball drop to the floor first
Stop the arm at the shoulder line
Twist the hips away from target
Hit the ball toward the opposite court
Which statement best describes a jump serve in volleyball?
An overhead pass used to set a ball
An underhand serve with a low toss
An overhand serve with high toss and jump
A sidearm serve with no approach
What is the correct first action when performing a jump serve?
Step back and drop the ball
Toss the ball high in front
Swing the arm across the body
Lean forward and bend elbows
During a jump serve, when should you contact the ball?
While landing on the floor
At the start of the approach
At the top of your jump
After crossing the end line
Which sequence shows proper jump serve timing?
Contact, toss, jump, step back
Toss, land, jump again, contact
Toss, jump forward, contact high, land
Jump, toss, contact, land
In a legal jump serve, where should the takeoff occur relative to the end line?
Beyond the end line before toss
Behind the end line during takeoff
Two meters inside the court
On the end line during takeoff
What body position is emphasized for a forearm pass (bump) when receiving a serve?
Bent legs and joined hands
Straight legs and bent elbows
Upright torso and split hands
Locked knees and high elbows
Which hand and arm position creates the best platform for a forearm pass?
Elbows wide and hands apart
One hand open and one closed
Hands joined and arms extended
Hands separated with wrists loose
Which ready position detail helps control a serve when bumping?
Head down, chest collapsed
Arms high, shoulders back
Feet together, weight on heels
Knees bent, weight forward
Which contact is the set in volleyball during a typical rally?
Second team contact with the ball
First team contact with the ball
Third team contact with the ball
Fourth team contact with the ball
What is the primary goal of a set in volleyball?
Send the ball deep to the baseline
Force the defense to move backward
Put the ball high for an attack
Keep the ball away from blockers
During a proper overhead set, how should the fingers and elbows be positioned?
Fingers curved inward, elbows straight
Fingers pointing down, elbows flared
Fingers spread apart, elbows bent
Fingers tight together, elbows locked
In the sequence shown, what is the correct next action after placing hands above the head?
Rotate shoulders to the right
Swing arms downward quickly
Spread fingers and bend elbows
Step backward with both feet
Which cue best describes the follow-through of a set?
Drop hands quickly after contact
Extend hands toward the target
Stop hands at forehead level
Push the ball and hold still
When preparing to spike, which timing is most important for a successful attack?
Jump before the ball is tossed
Start approach after the set
Land as the ball crosses net
Jump at the ball’s peak height
Which statement best compares setting and spiking?
Both are defensive passing skills
Setting prepares a ball to be attacked
Spiking sets the ball for a teammate
Both are the first contact in rallies
In the forearm passing stance shown, which body position is correct to control the ball?
Locked knees with straight back
Bent knees with stable platform
Feet together with narrow base
Arms apart with loose wrists
A setter wants to improve accuracy. Which adjustment will best guide the ball to the hitter?
Extend elbows fully after contact
Aim with wrists and stop abruptly
Release the ball while leaning backward
Finish hands toward the intended target
During a game, the ball is passed too low. What should the setter do to maintain a hittable set?
Turn away and call for another pass
Set the ball with straight locked arms
Wait for the ball to rise on its own
Lower body and use quick footwork
Which defensive skill aims to stop or alter an opponent’s attack at the net?
Setting near the antenna
Serving from the baseline
Blocking at the net
Digging in the backcourt
What is the primary purpose of digging in volleyball?
Score points with a powerful swing
Prevent floor contact after a hard hit
Set the ball for a quick attack
Distract blockers with a fake move
Where should a blocker position their hands relative to the net to be effective?
Crossed and near the chest
Low and wide below the tape
Far back away from the net
High and over the net plane
Which footwork pattern best helps a front-row player close a block with a teammate?
Quick lateral slide to the seam
Crossover step to the pin
Backpedal from the ten-foot line
Shuffle step to the outside
A defender reads a hitter’s approach and moves to the seam for a dig. Which factor is most important in that read?
The hitter’s shoulder angle
The referee’s hand signals
The server’s toss height
The libero’s jersey color
After a successful block touch, what is the best immediate action for backcourt defenders?
Turn and sprint out of bounds
Call time-out to regroup
Reset and prepare for the tip
Cover and transition to passing
Which body position helps prevent the ball from rebounding out of bounds during a block?
Wrists relaxed, fingers closed
Shoulders turned away
Hands firm, pressing over
Elbows bent, hands apart
When digging a driven ball, which technique increases control?
Standing upright and rigid
Angle forearms to target
Catching the ball with hands
Swinging arms at the ball
In the first panel of the blocking sequence, which body position best prepares a defender to react to a spike?
Wide lunge, torso twisted, one hand low
Crossed legs, upright torso, arms crossed
Feet together, legs straight, hands down
Feet shoulder-width, knees bent, hands up
During the jump shown in the second panel, which arm action supports an effective volleyball block?
Elbows tucked, palms down near chest
Arms straight overhead, hands active
One arm high, other arm relaxed at side
Arms swinging backward behind hips
In the third panel of the block, what palm orientation increases control over the ball deflected at the net?
Palms facing the net to seal space
Palms facing the sideline for reach
Palms facing the ceiling for height
Palms facing backward for balance
According to the final panel, which landing habit reduces injury risk and readies you for the next play?
Land on heels with legs straight
Land softly with knees bent
Land on toes with knees locked
Land turning sideways to watch
From the DIG diagram, which statement best defines a defensive dig in volleyball?
A technique preventing a near-ground ball
A pass used to set a hitter
A jump to stop a ball at the net
A serve that targets the backcourt
Picture 1 shows a player swinging the arm forward with the ball held in the opposite hand. Which volleyball skill is demonstrated?
Jump serve from the endline
Forearm pass to a teammate
Overhand set near the net
Underhand serve toward the baseline
Unscramble the skill term shown in Picture 2: "SSPA." What is the correct volleyball term?
Set with fingertips
Block with both hands
Serve with a high toss
Pass using the forearms
Picture 3 displays the scrambled word "PMUJJ EVSER" and an athlete airborne contacting the ball. Which option correctly identifies the skill and its key action?
Jump serve striking while airborne
Float serve with minimal spin
Underhand serve swinging low
Spike after a three-step approach
In the image, the player in white positions hands above the forehead to direct the ball to a hitter. Which skill is being performed?
Dig using forearm platform
Jump serve from the end line
Overhead set to frontcourt hitter
Forearm pass to backcourt attacker
Two defenders jump together with hands over the net to stop an attacker’s spike. What is the most effective tactical goal of this move?
Deflect the ball to the sideline zone
Create a soft block for quick tip
Force a free ball to the setter
Seal angles to reduce hitting options
