Sport and Games (Volleyball) - JSS1 Physical and Health Education Past Questions and Answers - page 2
Who assists the main referee in a volleyball match?
Line judge
Second referee
Scorekeeper
Team coach
What is the primary function of a line judge in volleyball?
Record player rotations
Track the score
Determine if the ball lands in or out
Oversee substitutions
What piece of equipment is used to divide the volleyball court?
Net
Boundary line
Backboard
Barrier
What is the technique called when a player jumps to stop or alter the trajectory of an opponent’s spike?
Serving
Passing
Blocking
Digging
Which injury is typically caused by repetitive spiking or serving in volleyball?
Ankle sprain
Finger dislocation
Patellar tendinitis
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Who invented volleyball and in what year?
Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895.
Describe the original name of volleyball and why it was created.
The original name of volleyball was "Mintonette." It was created as an indoor sport that was less strenuous than basketball, providing a good workout for older members of the YMCA.
How many players are on each team in a standard game of volleyball, and what is the main objective of the game?
Each team has six players. The main objective is to send the ball over the net into the opponent's court, trying to make it touch the ground while preventing the opponent from doing the same.
What are the dimensions of a standard volleyball court, and how high is the net for men's and women's games?
A standard volleyball court measures 18 meters long and 9 meters wide. The net height is 2.43 meters for men and 2.24 meters for women.
List and briefly describe three basic skills or techniques used in volleyball.
Serving: Starting play by hitting the ball over the net from behind the backline.
Setting: Using fingertips to position the ball for a teammate to spike.
Spiking: Hitting the ball forcefully over the net into the opponent's court.