Deck 29: Volleyball

Question 1

The volleyball trainer is

A) a smaller and heavier version.
B) introduced at Developmental Level II
C) introduced at Developmental Level Ill
D) a weighted ball used to strengthen arms and fingers.
E) introduced at Developmental Level I.

Answer 1

introduced at Developmental Level II

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the underhand serve?

A) Weight transfer to forward foot.
B) Keep the eyes on the ball.
C) Use a punching motion to contact the ball.
D) Follow-through in the direction of the serve.
E) Place the foot opposite the serving hand forward.

Answer 2

Use a punching motion to contact the ball.

Question 3

Which of the following activities involves one or more members of the defensive team forming a screen of arms and hands near the net?

A) Serving
B) Passing
C) Blocking
D) Spiking
E) Digging

Answer 3

Blocking

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the forearm pass?

A) Move into the path of the ball.
B) Bend the knees prior to making contact.
C) Extend the knees upon contact with the ball.
D) Swing the arms in a vigorous motion on contact.
E) Provide an even platform with forearms.

Question 5

The block

A) is an emergency return.
B) may be used as a standard return.
C) is a stiffened rebound from one arm.
D) may be introduced at Level III on an "as needed" basis.
E) is similar to the net dig.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the overhand serve?

A) As the ball drops, the arm swings up under the ball.
B) As ball is tossed, weight shifts to back foot.
C) Weight is shifted forward on contact.
D) Contact is made with the open palm.
E) In preparation, shoulder opposite to hitting arm faces toward the net.

Question 7

The overhead pass

A) uses similar technique to the block
B) uses similar technique to the overhead serve.
C) emphasizes serve-receive formation.
D) has the player contacting the ball above the forehead.
E) is the skill commonly used to receive a serve.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the spike?

A) Elbow of hitting arm is up and back (elbow by ear).
B) Whip action with wrist on follow-through.
C) Approach is parallel to the sideline.
D) Ball contact is high and in front of the head.
E) Simultaneous upward leg thrust and arm action at takeoff.

Question 9

The following violations does NOT cause loss of point or serve?

A) Touching the net during play.
B) Reaching over the net during play.
C) Stepping on the centre line.
D) Palming the ball.
E) Carrying the ball.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for the overhead pass?

A) Weight transfer to front foot.
B) Contact ball above forehead with pads of the fingers.
C) Extend knees on contact.
D) Bend knees prior to contact.
E) Move into the path of the ball and face the target.

Question 11

Rally scoring

A) is similar to the scoring systems used in badminton and tennis.
B) means points are scored by the serving team only.
C) is the initial play to determine service.
D) is determined by the flip of a coin.
E) means either team can score a point on serve.

Question 12

Shower Service Ball emphasizes

A) forearm passing.
B) serving and catching.
C) serving and overhead passing.
D) defensive positioning.
E) basic offensive team play.

Question 13

In regulation play, reaching over the net is

A) legal if a player is recovering a ball off the net.
B) legal except on serve reception.
C) a skill that is introduced at Developmental Level III.
D) penalized with a yellow card on the offending player.
E) considered a major net violation.

Question 14

Three and Over Volleyball

A) emphasizes the basic offensive strategy in volleyball.
B) emphasizes returning the ball with as few hits as possible.
C) has unlimited passes on each side of net.
D) is a Developmental Level I activity.
E) is introduced at Developmental Level II.

Question 15

Use of the fist to hit balls

A) is limited to the forearm pass.
B) is illegal except on the serve.
C) should be limited to emergency returns.
D) is the recommended technique for spiking.
E) is an alternative to the overhead pass.

Question 16

In regulation play, stepping on the centre line is

A) not allowed in any part of the blocking motion.
B) legal except on serve reception.
C) legal.
D) penalized with a yellow card on the offending player.
E) considered a major net violation.

Question 17

In regulation play, stepping over the centre line is

A) allowed by the receiving team.
B) legal except on serve reception.
C) legal.
D) penalized with a yellow card on the offending player.
E) considered a major violation.

Question 18

Pass and Dig

A) emphasizes the basic offensive strategy in volleyball.
B) focuses on playing the ball off the net.
C) has unlimited passes on each side of net.
D) is a Developmental Level I activity.
E) emphasizes passing skills.

Question 19

Informal Volleyball

A) emphasizes serving skills.
B) focuses on playing the ball off the net.
C) has unlimited passes on each side of net.
D) focuses primarily on passing skills.
E) is a Developmental Level II activity.

Question 20

The basic offensive tactic in volleyball

A) emphasizes returning the ball as quickly as possible.
B) is to hit the ball into the opponent's court space with the necessary accuracy and power so the ball cannot be returned.
C) emphasizes blocking and digging.
D) is to return the ball to the other team before it lands on the court.
E) is to force the opposition to hit the ball out of bounds.

Question 21

Describe the instructional cues for the forearm pass.

Question 22

Describe the instructional cues for the overhead pass.

Question 23

Describe the instructional cues for the underhand serve.

Question 24

Describe the instructional cues for the overhead serve.

Question 25

Describe the instructional cues for the spike.

Question 26

Describe the instructional cues the block.

Question 27

List the basic offensive tactics for Developmental Level II and III.

Question 28

List the basic defensive tactics for Developmental Level II and III.

Question 29

Explain rally scoring.

Question 30

Describe the purpose and how to play one of the following Developmental Level II games: Beach Ball Volleyball, Informal Volleyball, and Shower Service Ball.

Question 31

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-the most common way to enter the ball into play

A) underhand serve
B) forearm pass
C) set-up
D) spike
E) blocking

Question 32

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-preventing the ball from going over the net

A) underhand serve
B) forearm pass
C) set-up
D) spike
E) blocking

Question 33

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-driving the ball downward over the net

A) underhand serve
B) forearm pass
C) set-up
D) spike
E) blocking

Question 34

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-used to move the ball to a teammate

A) underhand serve
B) forearm pass
C) set-up
D) spike
E) blocking

Question 35

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-shot preceding the spike

A) underhand serve
B) forearm pass
C) set-up
D) spike
E) blocking

Question 36

Explain the purpose of the individual, partner, and group work format for practice organization in volleyball. Discuss how to use this format for a variety of different lesson activities.

Question 37

The contact point for overhead pass is at chin level.

Question 38

Rebounding and controlling balloons are excellent related experiences for teaching volleyball skills to young children.

Question 39

Skills instruction for volleyball is introduced during the intermediate grades after youngsters have mastered basic prerequisite skills.

Question 40

The overhand serve is easiest for elementary school children to learn.

Question 41

The forearm pass is the most frequently used skill in elementary school volleyball.

Question 42

The set-up, the spike, and blocking are skills that are easy for the majority of youngsters to master.

Question 43

A volleyball trainer is a light version of volleyball.

Question 44

Individual blocking is emphasized at the elementary level.

Question 45

In regulation play, six players make up a team.

Question 46

Use of the overhead serve is illegal in elementary volleyball.

Question 47

Palming the ball is considered to be a violation.

Question 48

The success of a spike depends on the set-up.

Question 49

In regulation play, it is legal for a blocker to touch the net.

Question 50

"Step-together-up" is a cue phrase for the spike approach.