Grade 5 Physical And Health Education – The Dig Quiz
1. Which player is allowed to touch the ball twice in a row during a rally in volleyball?
The setter is allowed to touch the ball twice in a row during a rally to set up the offense for their team.
2. What is the maximum number of players allowed on each team in a volleyball match?
Each team is allowed to have 6 players on the court during a volleyball match, with 3 players in the front row and 3 in the back row.
3. What is the term used to describe a play where the ball is hit forcefully over the net into the opponents' court?
A spike is a powerful offensive play where the ball is hit forcefully over the net into the opponents' court, usually aiming to score a point.
4. Which line on the volleyball court marks the boundary of the back row and is considered the serving line?
The end line is the boundary of the back row and is also the serving line, where players must serve the ball from.
5. What is the term used to describe a player who specializes in defensive skills and wears a different colored jersey?
A libero is a player who specializes in defensive skills and wears a different colored jersey to denote their position on the team.
6. Which player is responsible for making the first contact with the ball to initiate a play?
The libero is often responsible for making the first contact with the ball to pass it to the setter and initiate a play for their team.
7. What is the term used to describe the action of preventing the ball from crossing the net into your team's court?
A block is when a player jumps up at the net to prevent the ball from crossing over into their team's court, disrupting the opponent's attack.
8. Which player is responsible for setting up the offense and distributing the ball to their teammates to score points?
The setter is responsible for setting up the offense and distributing the ball to their teammates, positioning them to score points.
9. What is the term used to describe a soft touch of the ball over the net to catch the defense off guard?
A dink is a soft touch of the ball over the net to catch the defense off guard, usually used to score a point by placing the ball in an open spot.
10. Which player is responsible for attacking the ball and trying to score points for their team?
The outside hitter is responsible for attacking the ball and trying to score points for their team by hitting the ball over the net with power and accuracy.
11. What is the object of volleyball?
The object of volleyball is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent's court to score a point.
12. How many players are on each side of a volleyball court?
There are 6 players on each side of a volleyball court, with 3 players in the front row and 3 players in the back row.
13. How many points are needed to win a set in volleyball?
A team needs to score 25 points to win a set in volleyball, with a minimum of a 2-point lead.
14. Which body part should you not use to hit the volleyball?
In volleyball, you should not use your feet to hit the ball. It is considered a fault if the ball touches any part of the leg or foot below the knee.
15. What is it called when a player hits the ball over the net and it lands in the opponent's court?
When a player hits the ball over the net and it lands in the opponent's court, it is called a spike. This is a powerful attacking move in volleyball.
16. How many hits are allowed on each side of the court before the ball must go over the net?
In volleyball, each team is allowed a maximum of 3 hits (touches) of the ball before it must go over the net. This is known as the 3-hit rule.
17. What is the term for a defensive move in which a player dives to the ground to prevent the ball from hitting the floor?
A dig is a defensive move in volleyball where a player dives to the ground to prevent the ball from hitting the floor. It is used to keep the ball in play.
18. Which player is responsible for setting up the ball for a teammate to spike in volleyball?
The setter is responsible for setting up the ball for a teammate to spike in volleyball. They are usually the player who touches the second ball.
19. What is the term for a player blocking the opponent's spike at the net?
A block is a defensive move in which a player jumps at the net with arms raised to block the opponent's spike. It is used to prevent the ball from crossing the net.
20. Which player wears a different colored jersey and has specialized defensive skills in volleyball?
The libero is a player who wears a different colored jersey and has specialized defensive skills in volleyball. They are allowed to substitute freely for back-row players and are not allowed to serve, spike, or block.
21. What is the term for a serve that lands in the opponent's court without being touched?
An ace is a serve in volleyball that lands in the opponent's court without being touched, resulting in a point for the serving team.
22. What is the term for a player hitting the ball into the net or out of bounds?
A fault is when a player hits the ball into the net or out of bounds in volleyball. It results in a point for the opposing team.
23. What is the term for a serve that hits the net but lands in the opponent's court?
A let serve is when the ball hits the net during the serve but still lands in the opponent's court. The serve is retaken without penalty.
24. When does a side out occur in volleyball?
A side out occurs in volleyball after a fault, which is when a team loses the right to serve and the opposing team gains a point and the right to serve.
25. Which player is responsible for blocking the opponent's spike at the net?
The middle blocker is responsible for blocking the opponent's spike at the net in volleyball. They are positioned in the middle of the net to defend against attacks.
26. What is the term for a player attacking the ball with force to score a point?
A spike is when a player attacks the ball with force to score a point in volleyball. It is a powerful offensive move used to overcome the opponent's defense.
27. Which player is responsible for receiving the opponent's serve and passing the ball to the setter?
The libero is responsible for receiving the opponent's serve and passing the ball to the setter in volleyball. They are specialized in defensive skills and play in the back row.
28. What is the term for a player hitting the ball over the net to start a rally in volleyball?
A serve is when a player hits the ball over the net to start a rally in volleyball. It is the only time a player is allowed to contact the ball without it being returned.
29. Which player is responsible for attacking the ball from the left side of the court in volleyball?
The outside hitter is responsible for attacking the ball from the left side of the court in volleyball. They are usually the team's primary attackers.
30. What is the term for the action of a player hitting the ball over the net with one hand?
A set is the action of a player hitting the ball over the net with one hand in volleyball. It is used to set up the ball for a teammate to attack.
31. Which player is responsible for setting up the ball for a teammate to attack in volleyball?
The setter is responsible for setting up the ball for a teammate to attack in volleyball. They play a crucial role in coordinating the team's offense.
32. What is the term for a quick attack by a player positioned near the net in volleyball?
A tip is a quick attack by a player positioned near the net in volleyball. It is used to surprise the opponent with a soft touch over the block.
33. Which player is responsible for receiving the opponent's attack and passing the ball to the setter?
The libero is responsible for receiving the opponent's attack and passing the ball to the setter in volleyball. They specialize in defensive skills and play in the back row.
34. What is the term for a player passing the ball with the forearms in an underhand motion?
A bump is when a player passes the ball with the forearms in an underhand motion in volleyball. It is used to receive serves and attacks from the opponent.
35. Which player is responsible for blocking the opponent's attack at the net?
The middle blocker is responsible for blocking the opponent's attack at the net in volleyball. They are positioned in the middle of the net to defend against attacks.