Volleyball Review (7th and 8th Grade)
Spiking
"Attack" is the last hit made by the offensive team. Usually the attack is made on the third contact but may be hit on any contact BUT the serve. The spike is the most "exciting" part of a volleyball game.
How many points must you win by?
2 points
How many points should you play to?
25 points
How many players are allowed on the floor per team at a time?
6 people
Block
A defensive move, using two hands, with your arms extended above the net to prevent the spike from coming onto your side. Player takes off of two feet! It does not count as a hit on your side, and cannot be used against a serve.
Setting
Also known as an overhead pass, it is directed to the point where the attacker can best hit for a kill. Setting is a very accurate way of passing the ball.
Serving
An integral part of a volleyball match. A highly effective serve will score an outright winner-an ace. ACE, when a team is unable to play the ball after the first contact of the serve.
Where can you serve?
Anywhere on the service line
Where are the passers positioned?
At the back of the court (left, middle, and right)
Types of volleyball serves
Basic Underhand serve, Overhand float serve, Overhand topspin serve, Jump serve
Sequence for volleyball when the ball comes over the net
Bump, set, and spike
How must the team rotate?
Clockwise, with the net being 12 o' clock
When does a substitute come in?
Every time there is a rotation
Bumping
Most frequently used skill in the game of volleyball. The forearm pass is used to receive service and to dig spikes. The bump or pass is directed to the setter
Is a player allowed to spike or block a serve?
No
Is holding, lifting or throwing a ball allowed? (Carry)
No
Is touching the net allowed in volleyball?
No
Is touching/hitting the ball allowed for two times in a row?
No
What must you say before serving?
Score
How many hits is a team allowed?
Three hits, however, you do not have to use all of them
Where is a spiker positioned?
Upper left and upper right of the court
Where is a Setter positioned?
Upper middle of the court
When is a ball considered, "IN"?
When the ball hits the court lines
When do players rotate?
When their team has won the serve back from the other team
Is hitting a bowl outside of the boundaries of the court a foul?
Yes
Is it considered a foul when a player serves the ball short, into the net, or out of bounds (Out of the boundaries of the court)?
Yes
When a ball hits the net, is the ball and still goes over, is it considered playable?
Yes
