Sports General Knowledge – Volleyball Objective Questions

Volleyball Objective Questions Sport General Knowledge – volleyball, scoring, holding and catching not allowed, how volleyball was created, volleyball invention, height of net in volleyball, number of players in a team in volleyball, common faults, purpose of block in volleyball.

Volleyball is a dynamic team sport that involves two teams, each consisting of six players. The game is characterized by its fast-paced nature. The primary objective in volleyball is to successfully ground the ball on the opponent’s court while preventing them from doing the same. Players employ their hands or arms to hit the ball over a tall net, strategically aiming to place it in the opposing team’s territory.

The Olympic Games, held every four years, feature volleyball tournaments for both men and women. The teams that win the gold medals are honored with this prestigious and highly coveted award.

CharacteristicsDescription
Original nameMintonette.
CreatedTo engage players in some athletic effort by keeping the ball in the air.
InventionBy William G. Morgan in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Number of players6 in each team.
Volleyball Federation of India (VFI)National governing body for the sport of volleyball in India formed in 1951.
Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)International and highest governing body for all forms of volleyball, headquartered in in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Table of Contents

Q1: What is volleyball?

A: Volleyball is a net game involving two teams of 12 players, consisting of six players actively playing and six substitutes.

Q2: What was the original name of volleyball?

A: The original name of volleyball was Mintonette.

Q3: Why volleyball was created?

A: It was created as a gentle indoor sport for older players to engage in some athletic effort by keeping the ball in the air.

Q4: From which sport did volleyball take the concept of using a net?

A: Volleyball adopted the concept of using a net from tennis.

Q5: How did volleyball acquire its present name?

A: During a demonstration game, observers noticed that the players were volleying the ball back and forth over the net. It was suggested that “volleyball” would be a more fitting name for the sport, and it eventually became the official name.

Q6: Who is credited with inventing volleyball and when did it happen?

A: Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, under the auspices of the YMCA (USA).

Q7: Which era is called as golden era of Indian volleyball?

Ans: 1952-1962 as it was this period when Indian men’s national volleyball team won several medals in international championships like in Asian Volleyball Tournament of 1955, 1962 Asian Games etc.
India is the most successful team at the South Asian Games having won an overall number of nine gold medals and two silver medals [wiki].

Q8. What is beach volleyball?

Ans. Game of volleyball played on sand court divided by net. Objective is to send the ball to other court using hands or arms only, passing the ball over the net to the other court.

Q9. Who invented beach volleyball?

Ans. William G Morgan invented beach volleyball in 1895, who used to be American gym teacher.

Q10. Is volleyball played in united states?

Ans. Yes, it’s a popular sport in United States being played by both make and females of all age.

Q11: Height of net in volleyball?

Ans: It is 2.43 m high for men and 2.24 m high for women.

Q12: What are the dimensions of a volleyball court?

A: A volleyball court is 18 meters (59 feet) long and 9 meters (29.5 feet) wide.

Q13: How is the playing area divided on a volleyball court?

A: The playing area on a volleyball court is divided into two equal halves by a net placed in the center.

Q14. Distance between net and attack line is _______.

Q15. What is the size of volleyball court?

Ans. As per FIVB guidelines
– Size of volleyball court is “18 m x 9 m” with each half of 9 m,
– Height of net: 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women,
– Attack line: 10 ft or 3 m from center,
– Weight of volleyball: 260 – 290 gms with circumference of 65-67 cm.

Q16. Center line in volleyball.

Ans. It is the line just below the net and divides the court into two halves of 9 m x 9 m each. Attack line is 10 ft or 3 m away from this line only.

Q17: How does scoring work in volleyball?

A: In volleyball, points are scored when a team successfully grounds the ball on the opponent’s court. Each rally begins with a serve, where a player hits the ball from behind the service line over the net to the opposing team.

Q18: Can players hold or catch the ball in volleyball?

A: No, in volleyball, players are not allowed to hold or catch the ball. Every contact with the ball must be a rebound action, where the ball is struck with the intention of sending it back into play.

Q19: How many players are there in each team in volleyball?

A: Each team in volleyball consists of 6 players.

Q20: What is the purpose of a block in volleyball?

A: The purpose of a block in volleyball is to act as the first line of defense against an opponent’s smash or attack. It is a defensive technique where one, two, or three front-row players jump at the net simultaneously to intercept and deflect the incoming attack from the opposing team.

Q21: What are some common faults in volleyball?

A: Some common faults in volleyball include catching and throwing the ball, making two consecutive contacts with the ball by the same player, making four consecutive contacts with the ball by the same team, touching the net during play, crossing the center line, and violating rotation rules.

Q22: How many players typically perform a block in volleyball?

A: In volleyball, one, two, or three front-row players can perform a block. They position themselves at the net and jump together to create a solid wall-like defense, aiming to block or redirect the opponent’s smash or attack.

Q23. How is the serving team chosen in the game of volleyball?

Ans. A coin toss.

Q24. In volleyball scoring a point while doing a spike is called as. _______.

Ans. Kill.

Q25. Number of times a team can hit the ball without passing it to other side?

Ans. 3 (Three).

Q26. What does the defensive specialist who plays in the back row in volleyball called as?

Ans. Liberto.

Q27. How many sets are there in a game of Volleyball?

Ans. 5 (Five).

Q28. What are the names of two volleyball refrees?

Ans. Up referee and Down referee.

Q29. For how much time does a time out lasts in Volleyball?

Ans. 30 seconds.

Q30. Who is outside hitter in volleyball?

Ans. Outside hitter is also called as Lead attackers who hits and blocks from the left side of the court,
– Outside hitter should be quick and be able to jump high.

Q31. What is opposite hitter in the game of volleyball?

Ans. Opposite hitter also known as right-side hitter plays near the right antenna. They need to have good jumping skills. They have various important roles to play like setting the ball, blocking the outside hitter of opposite team etc.
(Note: Outside hitter: Hits and blocks from left side of the court)

Q32. Back row and back row players in volleyball.

Ans. In game of volleyball normally three players are present in back row.
– Back row players are defense players who dig opponent attacks,
– They are not allowed to attack the ball from the front row if they are in the back row.
– They attack the ball from behind the attack line i.e. after 10 feet or 3m from the net.

Q33. Front row and front row players in volleyball.

Ans. There are 3 players in the front row i.e. region between net and attack line also called as attack zone. The distance between net and attack line is 10 ft or 3 m.
– Front row players blocks the opponents and are allowed to attack the ball in the attack zone.

Q34. Where does middle blocker present in volleyball and their role?

Ans. Middle blocker is the person who plays at center in front row, whose main responsibility is to block the offense or attack from the opponents team.
The middle blocker is not good at defense and plays at the defense position mostly during his service only.
A middle blocker person should be tallest in the team, as that will help in easily blocking the offesive attack from the opponents team.

Q35. Role of Defensive Specialist in the game of volleyball.

Ans. – First thing is defensive specialist is not the same as libero,
– Secondly, they are strong players of the team proficine tin defence techniques as well as strategy,
– Their role if to replace the weak players of the team and help their team in defence,

Q36. Attack line in the game of volleyball.

Ans. It’s a line 10 ft or 3 m away from the center line i.e. just below the net. 3 players play between net and attack line, another 3 behind attack line. Players in the back row can only attack the ball above the net if they take off from behind the attack line.
Players 2,3,4 play in the front row near net and 1,5,6 play behind the attack line in back row.

Q37. Some rules for receiving team of volleyball.

Ans. – The receiving team has three contacts to return the ball over the net after receiving the serve.
– The first two touches are typically used to set up for an attack.
– If two opponents touch the ball simultaneously over the net and the ball remains in play, the receiving team gets another three hits.

Q38. Defensive skills / defensive moves in volleyball.

Ans.
Blocking: You will notice that in volleyball player jumps and presses his arms over the net to stop the ball, this is called as blocking.
Digging: In digging a player tries to stop the from hitting the floor after being spiked by a player of opponents team, where spiking is a move in which a player jumps and hits the ball over the net into opponents court.
Defensive transitions: Switching roles while ongoing match to defend as the need arises is defensive transitions i.e. judging where your can drop the ball and covering it.

Q39: What is the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI)?

A: The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) is the national governing body for the sport of volleyball in India. It is responsible for promoting, organizing, and overseeing volleyball activities and competitions across the country.

Q40: What are the main responsibilities of the Volleyball Federation of India?

A: The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) has the main responsibilities of promoting, organizing, and overseeing volleyball activities and competitions in India. It ensures the development and growth of volleyball in the country.

Q41: Which international bodies is the Volleyball Federation of India affiliated with?

A: The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) is affiliated with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC). These affiliations represent Indian volleyball at the international level.

Q42: What is the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)?

A: The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is the international and highest governing body for all forms of volleyball. It oversees and regulates volleyball at the global level.

Q43: Where is the headquarters of the FIVB located?

A: The headquarters of the FIVB are located in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Q44: What is the role of the FIVB?

A: The FIVB serves as the international governing body for volleyball and is responsible for setting rules, organizing international competitions, and promoting the development and growth of the sport worldwide.

Q45. International govering body for all forms of volleyball?

Q46. Before the FIVB was founded volleyball was part of __________.

Q47. Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) was formed in _____.

Ans: 1951.

Q48. Volleyball Hall of Fame was established in _______.

Ans. 1978.

Q49. FIVB was founded in ______.

Q50. When was volleyball introduced in Olympics?

Ans. Volleyball was officially introduced in the Olympic games in 1964. Although, it was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, under the auspices of the YMCA (USA).
Basically, it was invented because of the need of some less strenuous game than basketball.

Q51. First person to be inducted int Volleyball Hall of Fame?

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