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Volleyball Vocabulary: Test Your Knowledge

Description: Volleyball Vocabulary: Test Your Knowledge
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What is the term used to describe a player's ability to jump high and hit the ball with power?

  1. Spike

  2. Block

  3. Dig

  4. Set


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A spike is a powerful attack hit where the player jumps high and strikes the ball downward with force.

What is the term used to describe a player's ability to prevent the ball from crossing the net?

  1. Spike

  2. Block

  3. Dig

  4. Set


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A block is a defensive move where a player jumps near the net and uses their hands to prevent the ball from crossing.

What is the term used to describe a player's ability to pass the ball to a teammate?

  1. Spike

  2. Block

  3. Dig

  4. Set


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A set is a pass that is typically made with the fingertips to send the ball to a teammate in a position to attack.

What is the term used to describe a player's ability to keep the ball from hitting the ground?

  1. Spike

  2. Block

  3. Dig

  4. Set


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A dig is a defensive move where a player uses their arms or body to keep the ball from hitting the ground.

What is the term used to describe the area where players are allowed to hit the ball?

  1. Court

  2. Field

  3. Pitch

  4. Arena


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The court is the playing area in volleyball where players are allowed to hit the ball.

What is the term used to describe the line that divides the court into two halves?

  1. Net

  2. Baseline

  3. Sideline

  4. Center Line


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The net is the line that divides the court into two halves and over which the ball must pass during play.

What is the term used to describe the player who serves the ball?

  1. Server

  2. Receiver

  3. Setter

  4. Hitter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The server is the player who starts the rally by hitting the ball over the net.

What is the term used to describe the player who receives the serve?

  1. Server

  2. Receiver

  3. Setter

  4. Hitter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The receiver is the player who receives the serve and passes it to a teammate.

What is the term used to describe the player who sets the ball for an attacker?

  1. Server

  2. Receiver

  3. Setter

  4. Hitter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The setter is the player who sets the ball for an attacker to hit.

What is the term used to describe the player who attacks the ball?

  1. Server

  2. Receiver

  3. Setter

  4. Hitter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hitter is the player who attacks the ball and tries to score a point.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a team fails to return the ball over the net?

  1. Fault

  2. Error

  3. Violation

  4. Penalty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A fault is a situation where a team fails to return the ball over the net according to the rules.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a player touches the net during play?

  1. Fault

  2. Error

  3. Violation

  4. Penalty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A violation is a situation where a player touches the net during play, which is against the rules.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a player hits the ball twice in a row?

  1. Fault

  2. Error

  3. Violation

  4. Penalty


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An error is a situation where a player hits the ball twice in a row, which is against the rules.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a team wins a set?

  1. Set Point

  2. Game Point

  3. Match Point

  4. Victory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A set point is a situation where a team needs one more point to win a set.

What is the term used to describe a situation where a team wins a match?

  1. Set Point

  2. Game Point

  3. Match Point

  4. Victory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A match point is a situation where a team needs one more point to win a match.

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