1What is the goal of volleyball?
To get the ball to hit the ground on the opponent’s side or force them to commit a fault
2How many players does each volleyball team have on the court?
6 players
3How many times can a team hit the ball before sending it over the net?
A maximum of 3 hits
4How many sets are in a typical volleyball game?
Best of 5 sets, with first four sets to 25 points and 5th set to 15 points
5How many sets are in a Middle School volleyball game?
Best of 3 sets, with first 2 sets to 25 points and 3rd set to 15 points
6What is a foot-fault in volleyball?
Crossing the boundary line while serving
7Can the ball touch the net in volleyball?
Yes, the ball is allowed to touch the net
8Can a player touch the net while the ball is in play in volleyball?
No, the player cannot touch the net while the ball is in play
9What happens if the ball hits the boundary line in volleyball?
It is considered in
10What must you do when subbing into a volleyball game?
Touch hands and wait for the ref’s whistle
11Where can a player substitute in volleyball rotation?
Only into a specific spot in the rotation, and they must play the entire rotation before being removed
12What is an Ace in volleyball?
When someone serves the ball and it lands on the opponent’s side without being touched, or if the opponent cannot keep the serve in play
13What is Bumping in volleyball?
A technique where a player uses their forearms to control and direct the ball, typically used to pass to a teammate or play the ball back over the net
14What is a Set in volleyball?
A fundamental skill where a player, usually called the setter, positions the ball in the air for a teammate to attack (spike)
15What is a Spike in volleyball?
A powerful, hard-hit ball by an attacker (or spiker), intended to be unreturnable by the opposing team
16What is a Lift in volleyball?
A foul that occurs when a player, often a setter, holds the ball too long or directs it with their hands instead of hitting it cleanly and quickly
17How many players are on each soccer team on the field?
11 players
18Can you touch the ball with your hands in soccer?
No, you cannot touch the ball with your lower arm or hands
19How does a soccer game start?
With a coin flip to see who gets first possession
20How long is an official soccer game?
Two halves of 45 minutes each, totaling 90 minutes
21Are there time-outs in soccer?
No, there are no time-outs in soccer
22What are most soccer penalties?
Tripping, over-aggressive play, handballs, etc.
23What happens if an offensive player is fouled inside the Penalty Box?
The result is a free penalty kick
24What happens with all other penalties in soccer?
They result in free kicks (indirect or direct) and the defense must stand 10 yards away
25What is a throw-in in soccer?
When a player throws the ball in from the sideline into the field
26How must a throw-in be performed in soccer?
It has to be a two-handed throw with BOTH feet on the ground
27What are the general positions in soccer?
Midfielder, Forward, Defender, and goalie
28What are the offensive positions in soccer?
Center Midfielder, Wingers, and Forwards (Strikers)
29What are the defensive positions in soccer?
Goalie, Center Back, Left Back, Right Back
30What is dribbling in soccer?
Using your inside foot and outside foot to dribble the ball, lightly tapping it to keep it in your possession while moving up or down the field
31How do you perform a short pass in soccer?
Use your inside foot and force to get the ball to a teammate
32How do you perform a longer pass or lob pass in soccer?
Kick under the ball with power and force with the inside front of your foot
33What is a two-touch pass in soccer?
Lightly tap the ball to stop the pass (first touch), then pass the ball to teammate for the second touch
34What is Containing in soccer defense?
Restricting and slowing the ball handler’s movement by maintaining a defensive position and forcing them to go into a particular direction before an immediate attack
35What is a Slide Tackle in soccer?
A defensive move where a player slides on the ground to knock the ball away from their opponent