Welcome to the ultimate Volleyball Quiz!
Are you prepared to spike your way through this quiz and prove yourself as a true volleyball enthusiast?
We’ve set up a series of challenging questions designed to test your volleyball knowledge.
Simply count your correct answers and check our result table to see how well you performed.
So, put on your knee pads, ready your best serves, and let’s see if you can dig deep into your volleyball trivia mastery!
Table of Contents
- 1. In which year was volleyball invented?
- 2. Who invented volleyball?
- 3. What was volleyball originally called?
- 4. What does a “libero” do in a volleyball game?
- 5. Which of these is NOT a basic skill in volleyball?
- 6. What is the maximum number of hits per team on each side of the court?
- 7. What is the common hand signal used by the referee to signal an illegal hit?
- 8. How heavy is an official indoor volleyball (in grams)?
- 9. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in volleyball (both men’s and women’s)?
- 10. What is a “kill” in volleyball?
- 11. How many players are on the court for each team during a game of volleyball?
- 12. What is the maximum number of substitutions that are allowed per team in a single set?
- 13. How many points are needed to win a set in a volleyball game?
- 14. What is the minimum lead a team needs to have over their opponent in order to win a set in volleyball?
- 15. What type of scoring system is used in all official volleyball matches?
- 16. In beach volleyball, how many players are there in a team?
- 17. Which country is considered the birthplace of beach volleyball?
- 18. What is the standard net height for men’s indoor volleyball?
- 19. What is the standard net height for women’s indoor volleyball?
- 20. Which country hosted the first official volleyball world championships?
- 21. Which of these skills involves jumping and touching the ball above the height of the net?
- 22. What is the term used when a player blocks an opponent’s spike and the ball goes back to the opponent’s side, gaining a point?
- 23. In which year was volleyball first introduced as an Olympic sport?
- 24. Which of these positions is responsible for setting the ball for attackers in volleyball games?
- 25. What is the term used for the player rotation system in volleyball games?
- 26. In which year was the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) founded?
- 27. How long can a server keep the ball in hand after the referee’s whistle?
- 28. What is the name of the line that divides the frontcourt and backcourt in volleyball?
- 29. How many sets are played in a typical men’s or women’s indoor volleyball match?
- 30. In beach volleyball, is there a maximum number of team substitutions in a set?
- 31. Which of the following is NOT allowed when executing a serve in volleyball?
- 32. Which of these is a technique used by players to receive the ball with their forearms as the ball comes to their side of the court?
- 33. What is the term used for the area between the antennae on a volleyball net, through which the ball must pass to be considered in play?
1. In which year was volleyball invented?
- A) 1884
- B) 1895
- C) 1908
2. Who invented volleyball?
- A) William G. Morgan
- B) James Naismith
- C) Walter Camp
3. What was volleyball originally called?
- A) Mintonette
- B) Ball-ball
- C) Volleyball
4. What does a “libero” do in a volleyball game?
- A) Set the ball
- B) Serve the ball
- C) Play defense in the backcourt
5. Which of these is NOT a basic skill in volleyball?
- A) Passing
- B) Blocking
- C) Sprinting
6. What is the maximum number of hits per team on each side of the court?
- A) 2
- B) 5
- C) 3
7. What is the common hand signal used by the referee to signal an illegal hit?
- A) Closed fist
- B) Open hand with fingers together
- C) One finger pointing up
8. How heavy is an official indoor volleyball (in grams)?
- A) 260-280 grams
- B) 200-230 grams
- C) 320-350 grams
9. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in volleyball (both men’s and women’s)?
- A) Brazil
- B) United States
- C) Russia
10. What is a “kill” in volleyball?
- A) An unreturnable serve
- B) A successful block that stops the ball
- C) An attacking hit that results in an immediate point
11. How many players are on the court for each team during a game of volleyball?
- A) 4
- B) 6
- C) 8
12. What is the maximum number of substitutions that are allowed per team in a single set?
- A) 8
- B) 10
- C) 12
13. How many points are needed to win a set in a volleyball game?
- A) 21
- B) 25
- C) 15
14. What is the minimum lead a team needs to have over their opponent in order to win a set in volleyball?
- A) 1 point
- B) 2 points
- C) 3 points
15. What type of scoring system is used in all official volleyball matches?
- A) Rally scoring
- B) Sideout scoring
- C) Point-per-serve scoring
16. In beach volleyball, how many players are there in a team?
- A) 2
- B) 3
- C) 4
17. Which country is considered the birthplace of beach volleyball?
- A) Brazil
- B) United States
- C) Australia
18. What is the standard net height for men’s indoor volleyball?
- A) 7 feet
- B) 7 feet, 11 5/8 inches
- C) 8 feet
19. What is the standard net height for women’s indoor volleyball?
- A) 7 feet, 4 1/8 inches
- B) 7 feet, 6 inches
- C) 7 feet, 8 inches
20. Which country hosted the first official volleyball world championships?
- A) Italy
- B) France
- C) Czech Republic
21. Which of these skills involves jumping and touching the ball above the height of the net?
- A) Spike
- B) Dig
- C) Set
22. What is the term used when a player blocks an opponent’s spike and the ball goes back to the opponent’s side, gaining a point?
- A) Stuff block
- B) Pancake
- C) Dink
23. In which year was volleyball first introduced as an Olympic sport?
- A) 1948
- B) 1960
- C) 1964
24. Which of these positions is responsible for setting the ball for attackers in volleyball games?
- A) Setter
- B) Libero
- C) Middle blocker
25. What is the term used for the player rotation system in volleyball games?
- A) Shift
- B) Swap
- C) Carousel
26. In which year was the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) founded?
- A) 1947
- B) 1952
- C) 1960
27. How long can a server keep the ball in hand after the referee’s whistle?
- A) 3 seconds
- B) 5 seconds
- C) 8 seconds
28. What is the name of the line that divides the frontcourt and backcourt in volleyball?
- A) Middle line
- B) Attack line
- C) Baseline
29. How many sets are played in a typical men’s or women’s indoor volleyball match?
- A) Best of 3
- B) Best of 5
- C) Best of 7
30. In beach volleyball, is there a maximum number of team substitutions in a set?
- A) Yes
- B) No
31. Which of the following is NOT allowed when executing a serve in volleyball?
- A) Jump serving
- B) Underhand serving
- C) Kicking the ball
32. Which of these is a technique used by players to receive the ball with their forearms as the ball comes to their side of the court?
- A) Bump
- B) Set
- C) Spike
33. What is the term used for the area between the antennae on a volleyball net, through which the ball must pass to be considered in play?
- A) The gap
- B) The zone
- C) The channel
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Armchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Rookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Midfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | All-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Legendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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