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ICSE Physical Education Volleyball
ICSE Physical Education Volleyball
FIVB-
The federation International de volley-ball was formed in 1947 in paris. Volleyball was first
introduced in Olympic Games in 1964 in Tokyo.
VFI-
The volleyball federation in India was established in 1951.
Playing surface:-
The surface must be flat horizontal and uniform on indoor courts the surface of the playing court
Must be of a light colour on outdoor courts a slope of 5mm. per meter is allowed for drainage.
Boundary lines:
Boundary lines: Two sidelines and two end lines mark the playing court. All boundary lines
are drawn inside the dimensions of the playing court.
Centre line:-
The axis of centre line divides playing court into two equal courts measuring 9x9m. each.
Attack line:-2005,10,13
On each court, the front zone is limited by the attack line 3m parallel to the middle of the centre line.
Beyond the side lines both attack lines and front zones are considered to be extended indefinitely.
Service area:-2005,11
Two lines each 15 cm. long mark indefinitely by the side limits of the service zones at the end of each court.
Substitution zone:-2011,13
An area 3m away towards side lines from where the substitution is allowed to more for substitution.
Penalty area:-
A penalty area, sized approximately 1x1m & equipped with two chairs, is located in the control area, outside the
prolongation of each end line. They may be limited by a 5cm. wide red line
The net:-
1)Height of the net:- (Height of net post) 2005, 08
i) Height for men:- 2.43m.
ii) Height for women:- 2.24m.
Structure of net:-
The net is 1m wide and 9.50 to 10m. long, made of 10cm2
black mesh. At its top a horizontal band 7m wide, made of
two-fold white canvas, is sewn along its full length. At the
bottom of the net there is another horizontal band, through
which to the posts and keeps its lower part taut.
Side bands:2007,08,10,11
Two white bands are fastened vertically to the net and placed
directly above each sidelines. They are 5cm. wide 1m. long,
and are considered as a part of net.
Antennae: 2006
A stick of 1.80m. height shall be tightened with both the sides of the net, which will be of 1m. inside the net and
80cm. outside it. Red-and-white striped pole attached to the net that extends 32 inches above the net and indicates
out-of-bounds along the sideline.
Posts:-
The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.50 to 1.00m. outside the sidelines. They are 2.55m. high.
The posts are rounded and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires.
The ball:-
Colour of the ball:- Uniform light colour, or combination of colours.
Shape of the ball:-2004 Spherical
Material:- 2010
Flexible or synthetic leather case with a bladder inside made of rubber or a similar material.
Ace:
A serve that results directly in a point, usually when the ball hits the floor untouched on the receiving team's side of
the court
Assist:
Passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill.
Volleyball Dig :
Act of retrieving an attacked ball close to the floor and making a successful pass.
Volleyball Dink :
A one-handed, soft hit into the opponent's court using the fingertips.
Extension Roll :
A move to the floor which enables a player to dig the ball.
Free Ball :
Returning the ball to the opponent without the intent to get a kill.
Joust:
When two opposing players contact the ball simultaneously above the net causing the ball to momentarily come to
rest; the point is replayed if this is called by the official.
Side Out:
A rally won by the team who is receiving serve, resulting in the right to serve. You cannot score a point if your team
is trying to side out.
Campfire:
A ball, that falls to the floor in an area that's surrounded by two, three, four or more players. At the instant after the
ball hits the floor, it appears as if the players are encircling and starting a campfire.
Double Hit:
Successive hits or contacts by the same player. (Illegal)
Down Ball:
A ball that is hit overhand and driven over the net with topspin while the player remains standing.
Held Ball:
A ball that comes to rest during contact resulting in a foul.
Off-Speed Hit:
Any ball spiked with less than maximum force but with spin.
Pancake:
A one-handed defensive technique where the hand is extended and the palm is slid along the floor as the player
dives or extension rolls, and is timed so that the ball bounces off the back of the hand.
Power Tip:
A ball that is pushed or directed with force by an attacking team.
Reception Error:
A serve that a player should have been able to return, but results in an ace.
Roof: A ball that when spiked is blocked by a defensive player such that the balls deflects straight to the floor on
the attackers side.
Setter:
The player who has the 2nd of 3 contacts of the ball who 'sets' the ball with an overhand pass for a teammate to hit.
The setter is like the quarterback in football - they run the offense.
Six Pack:
Occurs when a blocker gets hit in the head or face by a spiked ball.
Stuff:
A ball that is deflected back to the attacking team's floor by the opponents blockers. A slang term for block.
Wipe:
When a hitter pushes the ball off the opposing block so it lands out of bounds.
Approach:
Fast run by a spiker before jumping in the air.
Volley
A volley is keeping the ball in play and returning it to your opponent without committing any playing faults.
Overlap
An overlap occurs when players are out of alignment. Players must be in corrent position on the court when the
server is contacting the ball to serve.
Out of Alignment
A team may be whistled for out of alignment, if they are out of rotation order at the moment of service contact.
Front-row:
Three players whose court position is near the net.
Game plan:
Offensive and defensive emphasis for an opponent. Usually organized for each rotation.
Middle Back:
A defensive system that uses the middle back player to cover deep spikes.
Multiple-attack:
Offense consisting of plays where two or more players attack at different places on the net at different times.
Off-blocker:
Outside blocker not included in the double block.
Offside Block:
Player at the net which is on the side away from the opponent's attack.
On-Hand Side:
When attacking, the setter is on the same side as the hand you will use to strike the ball. Also called "strong side".
Off-Hand Side:
Set delivered from left side of right-handed spiker and vice-versa. Ball crosses the body of the spiker before
attacked.
Outside Hitter:
Usually plays at the ends of the net when in the front row.
Penetration:
It occurs when reaching across the net to block a hit.
Power Alley:
The term for long hit that avoids the spiker and moves to the farthest point of the court.
Power Tip:
The ball hit with maximum force by opposing team player.
Types of passes:-Following are the types of passes overhead pass, Under arm pass, forward dive and pass forward
dive and one arm pass with side rolling.
i) Over head pass (Upper hand pass) :-
In this pass the feet should be placed parallel to each other at shoulder width. The elbows are also bend and
positioned between the chest and with open fingers facing upwards palms and fingers make a basket shape. The ball
is pushed upward.
ii) Under hand pass:-
When the ball falls two close to the net making the execution of upper hand in that situation the under hand pass
with one or both hand is used.
In this both arms work together. It is joined together with the fingers of one hand kept over the other. This is to raise
the ball upward.
iii) Forward dive and pass:- The ball is traveling very fast & low the player will pass by rolling on to the back as
he plays the ball
iv) One arm pass:-2009
The ball is played underneath by sweeping the arm forward and upwards. It involves stretching the body as far as
possible towards the ball and running to the side of the ball.
v) Volley Pass:
The passing of the ball to a teammate using the fingers.
vi) Forearm Pass :
Contacting the ball with the forearms in order to deliver the ball to the setter in an underhanded manner. Join your
arms from the elbows to the wrists and strike the ball with the fleshy part of your forearms in an underhand motion.
Introduced in the late 1940's as a desperation play, the forearm pass is now rated by many as the most important
fundamentals in volleyball.
vii) Bump Pass
A volleyball bump is done by joining your forearms together to pass a ball. It’s most common to volleyball pass the
ball when it's coming from the other side of the net. However, some passers may decide to play the ball overhead
instead of bump passing.
Server:
The team member who places the ball into play.
Service Winner:
A successful serve resulting in a point for the serving team.
Service attempt:-2004,11
When the ball lands after it has been tossed or released by the server, this is considered a service attempt. Provided
that the ball did not touch the server nor the server touched the ball before it ends.
Service order:-
The players must follow the service order recorded on the line up sheet. After the first service in a set, the player to
serve is determined as follows:-
i) When the serving team wins the rally, the player who served before, serves again.
ii) When the receiving team wins the rally, it gains the right to serve and rotates before actually serving. The player
who moves from the front right position to the back-right position will serve.
Type of service:-
Following are the types of services:-
i) Under arm service:-
The ball is held on the extended hand at waist height in front of the right shoulder. One foot is kept in front of other
foot. The ball is tossed a few inches into the air by the hand. As the hitting arm swing through, the body weight
should be transferred from the back foot to the front foot. The ball can be contacted with the heel of the hand, or the
wrist.
v) Overhand Serve:
Serving the ball and striking it with the hand above the shoulder. A serve performed with an overhand throwing
action.
v) Jump Serve:
A serve that is started by the server tossing the ball into the air and jumping into and hitting the ball in its downward
motion.
Set:
The strategy move to set the ball skillfully so that a team member can spike it.
Setter(Booster):2005
A person raising the ball for spiker or smash is called as a setter.
Auxiliary setter:
the player assigned to set when the designated setter cannot; usually the right-front player.
Quick:
A player approaching the setter for a quick inside hit.
Quick Set:
A set usually 2' above the net in which the hitter is approaching the setter and may even be in the air,
before the setter delivers the ball. This type of set requires precise timing between the hitter and setter.
Volleyball Dump :
Usually performed by the setter, who delivers the ball into the opponent's court on the second contact.
4) Attack (smash or Spike) 2004
A ball contacted with force by a player on the offensive team who intends to terminate the ball on the opponent's
floor or off the opponent's blocker. The ball set by the booster is put into the opponent’s court by the smasher by
jumping over the net. The main aim of smash is to create difficulties for the opponent’s team to receiving the ball.
Attacker:
The team member who tries for a team point by hitting or spiking the ball.
Hitting Percentage:
A statistic derived from total kills minus total attack errors and divided by total attempts.
Cross-Court Attack :
An attack that is directed diagonally from the point of attack.
Kill:
A kill is a successful hit by an attacker that results in a point for the attacking team. Kills are executed by hitting the
ball off a block or down onto the opponents floor.
Attack Block:
Opposing player who tries to block a spike before it crosses the net.
Slide Attack:
A low back set to the antenna that the middle hitter swings behind the setter to attack.
Outside Hitter:
Usually plays at the ends of the net when in the front row.
Types of smash:-
i) Straight smash:-When a player smashes the ball in the direction corresponding to the direction of his approach.
ii) Smash with the turn of body:- In this take the jump on the legs. The body is slightly inclined backward. Arms are
pulled backward and the ball is hit hard and sends the other court.
iii) Smash with turn of wrist:- The player while in jump, turns his hand, with the turn of wrist to the direction of the
smash
iv) Round arm smash.
Attack Error:
An unsuccessful attack which does one of the following:
1. the ball lands out of bounds,
2. the ball goes into the net and terminates the play or goes into the net on the third hit,
3. The ball is blocked by the opposition for a point or side out,
4. the attacker is called for a center line violation, or
5. the attacker is called for illegal contact(lift, double hit) on the attack hitting the ball to the floor on the opponents
side.
5) Blocking:-
Block : 2007,10
A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter's court. It may be a
combination of one, two or three players jumping in front of the opposing spiker and contacting the ball with the
hands. OR
A successful attempt by any front row player to intercept the ball near the net that results in the termination of the
rally.
Block Assist :
A successful attempt by any two or more front row players to intercept the ball near the net that results in the
termination of the rally. Any person involved in the block attempt that terminates the rally receives a block assist.
Block Solo :
A successful attempt by any one front row player to intercept the ball near the net that results in the termination of
the rally.
Middle Blocker :
Usually plays in the middle of the net when in the front row and moves laterally to her blocking assignments.
Types of blocking:-
i) Single block:-2009
When only one player takes part in block. It is essential to select a place to make a jump for block.
ii) Double block:-
When two players take part in a block the hands of the blockers should be raised at one level. The hands position is
in such way that the ball after hitting hands returns to the opponent’s court.
iii) Triple block:-2009
When three players take part in a block. The hands of the blockers should be raised at one time and level. It raises a
wide screen over the net.
Team:-
A team may consist of a maximum of 12 player’s one coach, one assistant coach, one trainer and one medical
doctor.
Players equipments:-2010
A player’s equipment consists of a jersey short socks and sports shoes. The colour the design for the jerseys, shorts
and socks must be uniform for the team (except libero). The shoes must be light with rubber or leather soles without
heels. Player’s jerseys must be numbered from 1 To 18.
Team leader: Captain
The leader of a team is called as captain. Prior to the match, the team captain signs the score sheet and represents
his/ her team in the toss.
During the match and while on the court, the team captain is the game captain. When the team captain is not on the
court, the coach or the team captain must assign another the role of game captain. When the ball is out of play, only
the game captain is authorized to speak to the referee.
Another responsibility of the captain is to be a leader that team members can look to for help, advice, or even just
spirit. The captain needs to remain positive all of the time so that the rest of the team's attitudes will reflect that, and
be a role model for his or her teammates in accordance with what the coach expects from them.
Default team:-
If a team refuses to play after being summoned to do so, it is declared in default and forfeits the match with the
result 0-3 for the match and 0-25 for each set.
Point
A point is the result of a rally. Points are scored in various ways - by players committing faults, ball landing “in”,
ball landing “out”, etc.
To score a point:-
A team scores a point.
1) By successfully grounding the ball on the opponent’s court.
2) When the opponent team commits a fault
3) When the opponent team receives a penalty.
Playing Fault
A fault is a violation of the rules. The result of a fault is a point.
Examples of playing faults are:
1) The team hits the ball 4 times without returning it back over the net,
2) A player contacts the ball 2 consecutive times,
3) A player touches the net when blocking or attacking,
4) A player catches and throws the ball.
Fault:-
A team commits a fault by making a playing action contrary to the rules. The referees judge the faults and determine
the consequences according to the rules .
1) If two or more faults are committed successively only the first one is counted.
2) If two or more faults are committed by opponents simultaneously, a double fault is called and the rally is
replayed.
A rally:
A rally is the sequence of playing actions from the moment of the service hit by the server until the ball is out of
play.
If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point and continues the service.
If the receiving team wins a rally, it scores a point and it must serve next.
Rally Scoring:
When a match is played with the rule of sideout scoring, every rally results in a point being scored, either by the
team serving or the team receiving.
Toss:-2008,13
Before entering the playing court the first referee carries out a tossup in the presence of two team captains The
winner of the toss chooses:- Either the right to serve or to receive the service or the side of the court.
Warm up session:-2008
Prior to the match each team will have 3 minutes warm up session at the net. If both captain ask to warm up at the
same time both teams may be at the net for 6 or 10 minutes.
Faults in volleyball:-2005, 09
1) Positional fault
2) Rotational faults
3) Service fault
4) Foot fault
5) Penetration fault
Positions:-2013
At the moment the ball is hit by the server, each team must be positioned within its own court in the rotational order
(except the server).
The positions of the player are numbered as follows:-
The players occupying positions 1 (back right), 2 (Front right), 3( Front centre), 4 (Front left), 5 (Back left), 6 (Back
centre).
Positional Fault:-2005,11
The players of a team commit a fault if they are not in their regulation position at the moment the ball is hit by the
server.
The positional fault leads to the following consequences:-
1) The team is sanctioned with loss of rally.
2) The players positions are rectified.
Rotation:-2005,11
When the team receiving the serve wins the rally or the opponent commits a fault, it wins the right to serve and its
players must rotate one position clockwise. The rotation order as recorded on the score sheet at the beginning of
each set must remain the same throughout that set.
Rotational fault:-2011
A fault in rotation is committed when the service is not made according to the rotation order. This represents an
absolute positional fault for which the game must be suspended until the error is corrected and the team fault
penalized as in case of positional fault.
Overlap:
A violation called when a team lines up out of rotation on a service attempt.
Service fault:-
The server does not toss the ball properly or the ball should cross between the poles.
Foot fault:-
A foot fault is committed when the server put his foot over the back line while serving or when a player puts his
foot over the centre line into the opposition side of the court.
Penetration fault:-2007
A player commits a penetration foul if he:-
i) Touches a ball in the opponent’s space before or during the opponents attack-hit.
ii) Interferes with any other ball contact in the opponents space.
iii) Enters into the opponent’s court while the ball is in play.
iv) Touches the net or a antenna because of his action.
Screening:-2004,06
The players of the serving team must not prevent their opponent, through individual or collective screening from
seeing the server or the flight path of the ball. A player or a group of player of the serving team makes a screen by
waving arms, jumping or moving sideways during the execution of the service or by standing grouped to hide the
flight path of the ball states of play.
Ball in play:-2011, 13
The ball is in play from the service hit to the moment the referee blows his whistle.
Ball out of play:- 2013
The ball is out of play at the moment of the fault which is whistled by one the referees in the absence of a fault, at
the moment of the whistle.
Ball “in”:-
The ball is “in” when it touches the floor of the playing court including the boundary lines.
Ball “out”:-04,08
The ball is “out” when
1) The part of the ball which contacts the floor is completely outside the boundary lines.
2) It touches an object outside the court, the ceiling or a person out of play.
3) It touches the antennae, ropes, posts or the net itself outside the side bands.
4) It crosses completely the lower space under the net.
2) Hit:-
A Hit is any contact with the ball by a player in play.
Double Hit:
Successive hits or contacts by the same player. (Illegal)
Four hits:-2008,09
The team is entitled to a maximum of three hit (in addition to blocking) for returning the ball. If more are used, the
team commits the fault of four hits.
6) Catch:-2008
The ball is caught and or thrown; it does not rebound from the hit. It is a foul.
8) Attack hit:-2004, 06
All action which directs the ball towards the opponents, with the exception of service and block, are considered as
attack hit.
Substitution:-2007, 13
A Substitution is the act by which the referees authorize a player (other than the libero) to leave the court and
another player to occupy his position on the court after being recorded by the score, substitution requires the
referee’s authorization. Each team is allowed 15 substitutions per game. Each player is allowed an unlimited
number of entries
Types of substitution:-2006, 07
There are two types of substitution:-
i) Legal or exceptional substitution and
ii) Illegal substitution
Limitations of substitution:-
Six substitution is the maximum permitted per team per set. One or more players may be substituted at the time. A
player of the starting line-up may leave the game, but only once in a set, and re0enter, but only once in a set, and
only to his/her previous position in the lineup.
Substitution procedure:-2010
A substitution must be carried out within the substitution zone. A substitution shall only last the time needed for
recording the substitution on the score sheet, and allowing entry and exit of the players.
At the moment of the substitution request the substituted player must be ready to enter the court, standing close to
the substitution zone.
For FIVB world and official competitions numbered paddles are used to facilitate the substitution.
If a team intends to make simultaneously more than one substitution, the number of substitution must be indicated at
the time of the request. In this case substitution must be made in succession, one pair of players after another.
Change of court:-2009
After each set, the teams change court, with the exception of deciding set. In the deciding set, once the leading team
reaches 8 points, the teams change courts without delay and the player positions remain the same.
Sanction cards:-2006
Sanction cards used by the referee:-
i) Yellow card:- It is shown for misconduct penalty
Disqualification 2013
A second expulsion during a match or any attempted/actual physical aggression towards
others will result in the red and yellow cards held apart, disqualification for the remainder of the match. Disqualified
players must leave the gym for the rest of the night and contact the Intramural Director prior to participating in
another contest.
Volleyball Referee
The referee is the person controlling the flow of the match. Organized volleyball is played with two volleyball
referees controlling the match.
1) First referee:
Location:-2008
The first referee carries out his function seated or standing on a referee’s stand located at one end of net. His view
must be 50cm above the net.
Referee’s signals:-
1. Authorization to serve:-
More the hand to indicate the direction of service
2. Team to serve:-2009
Extended the arm to the side of team that will serve
3. Warning :-2009
Verbal or hand signal, no card warning
4. Change of court:-
The referee raise the forearms front and back and twist team around the body.
5.Time out:-
The referee place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (forming a ‘T’) and then
indicate the requesting team.
6. Substitution:-
The referee makes circular motion of the forearms around each other.
7.Misconduct penalty:-
The referee shows yellow card for penalty.
8. Expulsion:-2009
The referee shows the red card for expulsion of the player.
9. Disqualification:-2008
The referee show both (red and yellow) cards jointly for disqualification.
10. End of set or match:-2008
The refer cross the forearms in front of the chest and hands open for end set or match.
11. Ball “IN”
The referee points the arm and fingers towards the floor.
12. Ball “out”
The referee raise the fore arms vertically, hands open palms towards the body.
13.Catch:-
The referee slowly lift the forearms, palm facing upward.
14. Double contact:-
The referee raise two fingers, spread open.
15.Four hit:-
The referee raise four fingers, spread open.
16. Positional or rotational fault:-
The refer makes a circular motion with the fore finger.
17. Screening or blocking fault:-
The referee raise both arms vertically, palms forward
18. Delay in service:-
The refer raise eight fingers, spread open.
19. Ball not tossed or released at the service hit:-
The referee lift the extended arm, and the palm of the hand facing upwards.
20. Attack hit fault:-
The referee makes a downward motion with the forearm, and hand is open.
21. Reaching beyond the net:-
The referee place a hand above the net, palm facing downwards.
22. Double fault and replay:-2008
The referee raise both the thumbs vertically.
23. Penetration into the opponent’s court or ball crossing the lower space:-
The referee point to the centre line.
24.Ball touched:-
The referee brush with the palm of one hand with the fingers of the other, held vertically.
25. Delay warning or delay penalty:-
The referee cover the wrist with open hand, palm facing his face.
26. Net touched by a player or served ball fails to pass to the opponent through crossing space:-
The referee indicate the respective side of the net.
2) Second referee:-
Location:-2008
The second referee perform his functions standing outside the playing court near the post, on the opposite side
facing the first referee.
3) Scorer:-
Location:-2008
The scorer performs his functions seated at the scorer table on the opposite of the court facing the first referee.
4) Linesman:-
Officials located at the corners of the court; each linesman is responsible for ruling if the ball is legally in play along
the lines for which or she is responsible. There are four(two) linesman (line judges) for FIVB world and official
competitions.
Location:-2008
They stand in the free zone between 1m TO 3m from each corner of the court on the imaginary extension of the line
they control.
Linesman’s signals:-
1. Ball “IN”:-2009
He point down the flag
2. Ball “OUT”
He raise the flag vertically
3. Ball touched:-
He raise flag and touch the top with the palm of the free hand.
4. Ball out or foot fault by any player during service:-
He wave the flag over head and point to the antenna or the respective line.
5. Judjement impossible:=
He raise and cross both arms and hands in front of the chest.
Volleyball Coach
A coach is the person in charge of a team. Coaches make all the big decisions for the team – submitting the lineup,
calling time-outs, communicating with referees, etc.
Delay:-2008
Delay means the interruption in the regular game or set.
The game may be delayed due to injury, bad weather and substitution.
Types of interruption:-
There are two types of interruption:-
1. Legal interruption:- (Regular game interruption) 2. Prolonged interruption
QUESTION PAPERS
2003
14a) Who all are authorized to sit on the team bench? [5]
b) Give two functions of each of the following?
i) A spiker ii) A setter iii) A scorer iv) A linesman v) A libero [10]
c) List the categories which constitute a misconduct. Briefly explain each category. [6]
d) With the help of a diagram mention the dimensions of a Volleyball court. [4]
15a) i) When is a team considered to be a default team?
ii) When and by whom is the toss conducted?
iii) What is the duration of a time-out?
iv) What is the duration of the interval between each set?
v) What is meant by ‘Rotation Fault’? [10]
b) Explain the meaning of the term ‘attack hit’. State the restrictions for a back row
player in commuting an attack hit. [5]
c) State the duties of the second Referee. [6]
d) What actions during the game are considered to be regular game interruptions? [4]
2004
14a) Describe the ball used in Volleyball under the following headings
i) Shape ii) Weight iii) Circumference iv) Pressure [4]
b) When is Technical time out applied a game? State the duration and number
of technical time outs. [4]
c) Explain the following terms:-
i) Attack-hit ii) Consecutive contacts iii) Collective screen. [6]
d) Differentiate between:-
i) Positional fault and Rotational fault.
ii) Legal substitution and Compulsory substitution. [6]
e) State the duties of the Line Judges. [5]
15a) What is meant by the following terms in Volleyball:-
i) Physical contact ii) Service iii) Smash iv) Service Attempt v) Blocking fault. [10]
b) State the number of interruptions and substitution that are allowed during the course of
a game of Volleyball.
What will be the outcome if the interruption period is prolonged? [6]
c) Mention five instances when a ball is considered out. [5]
d) When is a team declared a Default team? How is the score indicated in such a case? [4]
2005
14a) Explain the following terms as used in Volleyball:-
i) Spiker ii) Setter iii) Collective block iv) Completed Block v) Positional fault [10]
b) State any two duties each of the following
i) Linesmen ii) First referee iii) Second referee [6]
c) i) State the height of the net for men and women in Volleyball
ii) How many contacts per team may be permitted in returning the ball over the net?
iii) Explain Positional Fault. [6]
d)State any three specific rules related to a Libero Player. [3]
15a) What is meant by:-
i) Service area ii) Attack line iii) Back line iv) Rotation v) A Floating Service [10]
b) i) State the composition of a team in the game of Volleyball
ii) Explain how a set and a match is won by a team [6]
c) List any six faults , which a player is likely to commit while playing the ball. [6]
d) State the various types of delays in a game of Volleyball. [3]
2006
16 a) Draw a well-labelled diagram of a Volleyball court [10]
b) State the duties of a coach:
i) Prior to the match
ii) During the match [6]
c) Mention any six acts of breach which are punishable. [6]
d) Explain the Procedure to be followed if a match is interrupted due to bad weather
[3]
17) a) Explain the following terms:-
i) Attack hit ii) Libero
iii) Screening iv) Antennae
v) Technical time-outs [10]
b) List the various sanction cards by the referee in the game along with the offence
for which they are used.
c) List any six service fault.
d) Explain legal and illegal substitution in Volleyball.
2007
16a)i) Differentiate between regular game interruptions and prolonged interruptions
ii) How will the game be re-stated after a prolonged interruption? [10]
b)Explain any six blocking faults [6]
i) When does a player commit a penetration foul?
ii) What is the difference between Time-out and Technical time-out?
d) Mention any three duties of the Linesman [3]
17a) Explain the following terms:-
i) Assisted Hit
ii) Consecutive contacts
iii) Libero
iv) Misconduct
v) Blocking [10]
b) Explain the term Substitution. Mention the various types of substitutions. [6]
c) Differentiate between:-
i) Service zone and Substitution zone
ii) Positional Fault and Rotational Fault. [6]
d) What are the dimensions of the side-bands and where are they positioned? [3]
2008
16a) Explain the following terms:-
i) Service zoneii) Consecutive contact iii) Side Bands
iv) Exceptional substitution v) Service. [10]
b) What are the dimensions of the ball with regard to its:-
i) Weight ii) Circumference [4]
c) i) When is the toss conducted and by whom? [3]
ii) What is the height of the post? [2]
d)Explain the following faults committed by a player in playing the ball:-
i) Four hits ii) Catch iii) Double contact [6]
17a) What signal shall the Referee give for the following?
i) Disqualification ii) End of set iii) Double fault and replay [6]
b) i) What is the duration of a warm-up session? [3]
ii) What is a delay? What are the various ways in which a game may be delayed? [3]
c)When is the considered out? [5]
d) What is the location of the following officials on the court?
i) First Referee ii) Second Referee iii) Scorer iv) Line Judge [8]
2009:-
16a) What is the:-
i) Length and breadth of the net ii) Size of the net mesh
iii) Width of the attack area iv) Circumference of the ball [8]
b) i) State the duties of the coach before the match.
ii) State the composition of the referee’s corps for a match
iii) What do you mean by the referee’s corps for a match. [9]
c) What signals shall the referee give for the following?
i) team to serve ii) expulsion iii) warning iv) ball in [8]
17a) Explain:
i) Single block ii) Triple block iii) Double touch iv) Incomplete team [8]
b) i) Explain the technique of one arm pass
ii) How many times can player make contact with the ball? What are the provisions?
iii) Write any three duties of the scorer before the match [9]
c) i) State any four faults in the game of Volleyball
ii) When do the teams change courts?
2010
16a) i) What are the dimensions of the field?
ii) Explain the team attack zone.
iii) Explain the team service zone
iv) What are side-bands? [8]
b) i) If bad weather prevents the completion of a match then how is this problem solved?
ii) When is a team compelled to substitute a player?
iii) State any three service faults. [9]
c) i) State the basic compulsory equipment of a player.
ii) State any four acts of breach that will be punished by the referee. [8]
17a) i) List the officials appointed to conduct the match
ii) What is the material used to make the ball and bladder?
iii) Who requests the referee for a substitution?
iv) When is the service changed during a match? [8]
b) i) What is the service changed during a match?
ii) Is hand passing over the net a fault? Explain.
iii) Explain the procedure of substitution during play? [9]
c) Draw a neat diagram of a Volleyball court with all dimensions. [8]
2011
16a) i) List any four Blocking Faults.
ii) Give any two conditions when a team is compelled to substitute a player. [8]
b) i) Write any three duties of the linesman
ii) Define the following terms:
1. Time out 2. Front zone 3. Service attempt. [9]
c) What is meant by service area, side bands, rotation and substitution-zone? [8]
17a) i) What is meant by:
1. Positional fault
2. Rotational fault?
ii) How many legal interruption are allowed in a game?
Who grants the legal interruptions? [8]
b) i) What is meant by ball in play?
ii) Explain is rule related to the number of contacts per team. [9]
c) Explain the following rules:
i) The ball sent into the opponent’s court
ii) The ball in the net. [8]
2012
16a)i)Write the dimensions and characteristics of the ball used in a game of Valley
Ball.
ii) How is a point scored in the game of Volleyball? [8]
b) Enumerate the duties of:
i) A First referee.
ii) An Assistant referee.
iii) A Captain on the court. [9]
c) Briefly explain the following
i) Rotation
ii) A Collective block
iii) Screening
iv) Technical time-out [8]
17a) Explain the following terms:
i) Carrying the ball
ii) Consecutive-Contact
iii) Setter
iv) Free-Zone-Area
b) i) What is a rally point?
ii) What is spiking and how is it performed?
iii) What are the three different skills of the game of Volleyball? [9]
c) What is mean by:
i) A floating-service
ii) Antennae
iii) Libro
iv) Ace. [8]
2013
Question 16
a)Define the following terms :
i)A double touch ii)A ball out of play iii)A disqualification iv)A service [8]
b) i)Define the ball under the following headings :
1. Weight 2. Circumference 3. Air pressure
ii)Draw a neat diagram of a Volley ball court and mark the following :
1.side line 2.service line 3.attack line 4.front zone 5.rotation position 6.back zone (9)
c) i) List the responsibilities of the Linesman during the match.
ii) List any four responsibilities of the coach of the team. [8]
Question 17