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It's All About Volleyball Trivia Quiz

Hey, if you think you know volleyball, this quiz is for you. It isn't to tough, so go ahead and try this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by vballchica12. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
vballchica12

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
228,234

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1419

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is a libero? Hint

A back row specialist

A front row player

A bench warmer

A substitute

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many substitutions are allowed in each game for each team? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. A back row player may not go in front of the ten foot line.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. If a ball hits the line, what call is made? Hint

Out

Undefined

Replay

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Question 5 of 10

5. How does the up referee know if the ball is in the court or out of the court? Hint

Line judges

He guesses with what he thinks he saw

He trusts the team to tell him

He follows the ball while in motion to be prepared to make the right call

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Question 6 of 10

6. In professional matches, who referees the matches in a tournament, besides the up referee? Hint

The next team waiting to play

The up referee's specialists

Hired officials

Coaches

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a slide? Hint

What happens when you dive for a ball

A type of set

A special pass to confuse the other team

A squeaky noise made with your shoes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the middle's main job in the front line? Hint

To block the other team

To hit hard at the other team

To fake the other team out

To stand in the middle of the court and receive the hits that go there

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Question 9 of 10

9. The book is the place where they keep track of points, substitutions, and time-outs.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many total players are allowed on the court at a time? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a libero?

Answer: A back row specialist

A libero is a player who wears a different color jersey so the rest of the team so they can be identified. They go in back row for one of the players, and they don't count as a substitution. A libero, is also not allowed to play front row, meaning be in a front row rotation.

2. How many substitutions are allowed in each game for each team?

Answer: 12

In each game and not match, a team is allowed 12 substitutions. This is so because too many substitutions is an advantage, and would defeat the purpose of the game. Now remember, libero does not count as a sub.

3. A back row player may not go in front of the ten foot line.

Answer: False

A back row player is allowed in front of the ten foot line, as long as they don't jump in front of the ten foot line.

4. If a ball hits the line, what call is made?

Answer: In

If a ball hits the line it is in, because the line is counted as part of the court.

5. How does the up referee know if the ball is in the court or out of the court?

Answer: Line judges

He has line judges to make the call for him, but if he doesn't agree with the line judge, he can overrule the call.

6. In professional matches, who referees the matches in a tournament, besides the up referee?

Answer: Hired officials

In professional games, the officials are paid, unlike amateur or novice volunteer officials.

7. What is a slide?

Answer: A type of set

A slide is a set made near the five ball set area, but closer to the setter. The middle fakes the quick set, and then goes and jumps off one foot to hit the slide.

8. What is the middle's main job in the front line?

Answer: To block the other team

A middle, or middle blocker, is the main blocker, and are used to score points, but hence the name middle blocker, they block.

9. The book is the place where they keep track of points, substitutions, and time-outs.

Answer: True

Book is another refereeing station, and keeps track of point substitutions and time-outs, so that everything is in order and that a team does not cheat.

10. How many total players are allowed on the court at a time?

Answer: 12

12, because each team is allowed 6 players on the court, and with two teams playing it equals 12 players on the court.

Source: Author vballchica12

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