NFHS Volleyball Exam Version 1| Questions and Verified
Answers (2023/ 2024) 100% Correct
When multiple courts are used you can end a time-out of interval between sets by
using: - ANSWER A whistle
Name the three things a line judge should assist the referee by doing - ANSWER
1. Communicate when the ball touches the wall/ceiling
2 Indicate when the ball touches the antenna or is outside of the antenna
3. Indicate when a player commits a touch for a ball that is traveling out of bounds
How many minutes are permitted between sets? - ANSWER 3 minutes unless
intermission is used
What happens when a team has fewer than six players? - ANSWER They have to
forfeit the match unless the state association determines otherwise
During a dead ball, what can a playing captain request for their team? (3) -
ANSWER 1. A time-out
2. Verification of time-outs used
3. Verification of serving order
When necessary, a libero can: - ANSWER Be substituted for an injured player if no
other legal substitute is available
Can a libero replace a disqualified teammate? - ANSWER No
Can a libero be designated as the playing captain? - ANSWER Yes
Name the two parts of prematch procedure. - ANSWER 1. The home team selects
its team bench
2. A coin toss to determine who serves and who receives
Name the two requirements for the center line of the court. - ANSWER 1. Must be
continuous
2. May be shadow-bordered
HAS TO BE 2 inches/5 centimeters WIDE
What defines the coaching zone? - ANSWER The libero replacement zone and the
area beyond the end line and sideline extended
If a team submits a lineup listings a starting number that no team member is
wearing, then they substitute a player with a legal number into that position what are
they charged with? - ANSWER A substitution
, While the ball is in play, who is allowed to stand in the coaching zone? - ANSWER
Only the head coach
When is a live ball considered dead? - ANSWER When it touches the floor
What is the required net height for girls? - ANSWER 7 feet, 6 inches
What is a blocking fault? - ANSWER When players purposely block the receiving
team from seeing the server
What equipment must be padded? (3) - ANSWER 1. Standards
2. Net support floor/wall cables
3. Referee Platform
Can a back-row setter jump? - ANSWER yes
Can a back-row setter contact the ball below the height of the net? - ANSWER yes
Can a back-row setter send the ball over when the ball is below the height of the
net? - ANSWER yes
What jewlery is allowed? - ANSWER A stud above the chin
Should a referee stop play when a player gains in advantage by contacting one of
the following:
1. Official's table
2. Team Bench
3. Wall - ANSWER yes
What penalty is enforced when a team is assessed a second administrative
unnecessary delay? - ANSWER A red card and a loss of rally/point
Who are considered the assistant officials? (4) - ANSWER 1. Libero tracker
2. Line judges
3. Second referee
4. Timer
An illegal replacement attempts to enter the set. Is this an unnecessary delay? -
ANSWER yes
A team repeatedly uses improper substitution procedure. Is this an unnecessary
delay? - ANSWER yes
A coach is late submitting the team's lineup to the second referee. Is this an
unnecessary delay? - ANSWER yes
If a fault is called by the second referee what is the procedure? - ANSWER 1.
Indicate the nature of the fault
2. Indicate the player who committed the fault
Answers (2023/ 2024) 100% Correct
When multiple courts are used you can end a time-out of interval between sets by
using: - ANSWER A whistle
Name the three things a line judge should assist the referee by doing - ANSWER
1. Communicate when the ball touches the wall/ceiling
2 Indicate when the ball touches the antenna or is outside of the antenna
3. Indicate when a player commits a touch for a ball that is traveling out of bounds
How many minutes are permitted between sets? - ANSWER 3 minutes unless
intermission is used
What happens when a team has fewer than six players? - ANSWER They have to
forfeit the match unless the state association determines otherwise
During a dead ball, what can a playing captain request for their team? (3) -
ANSWER 1. A time-out
2. Verification of time-outs used
3. Verification of serving order
When necessary, a libero can: - ANSWER Be substituted for an injured player if no
other legal substitute is available
Can a libero replace a disqualified teammate? - ANSWER No
Can a libero be designated as the playing captain? - ANSWER Yes
Name the two parts of prematch procedure. - ANSWER 1. The home team selects
its team bench
2. A coin toss to determine who serves and who receives
Name the two requirements for the center line of the court. - ANSWER 1. Must be
continuous
2. May be shadow-bordered
HAS TO BE 2 inches/5 centimeters WIDE
What defines the coaching zone? - ANSWER The libero replacement zone and the
area beyond the end line and sideline extended
If a team submits a lineup listings a starting number that no team member is
wearing, then they substitute a player with a legal number into that position what are
they charged with? - ANSWER A substitution
, While the ball is in play, who is allowed to stand in the coaching zone? - ANSWER
Only the head coach
When is a live ball considered dead? - ANSWER When it touches the floor
What is the required net height for girls? - ANSWER 7 feet, 6 inches
What is a blocking fault? - ANSWER When players purposely block the receiving
team from seeing the server
What equipment must be padded? (3) - ANSWER 1. Standards
2. Net support floor/wall cables
3. Referee Platform
Can a back-row setter jump? - ANSWER yes
Can a back-row setter contact the ball below the height of the net? - ANSWER yes
Can a back-row setter send the ball over when the ball is below the height of the
net? - ANSWER yes
What jewlery is allowed? - ANSWER A stud above the chin
Should a referee stop play when a player gains in advantage by contacting one of
the following:
1. Official's table
2. Team Bench
3. Wall - ANSWER yes
What penalty is enforced when a team is assessed a second administrative
unnecessary delay? - ANSWER A red card and a loss of rally/point
Who are considered the assistant officials? (4) - ANSWER 1. Libero tracker
2. Line judges
3. Second referee
4. Timer
An illegal replacement attempts to enter the set. Is this an unnecessary delay? -
ANSWER yes
A team repeatedly uses improper substitution procedure. Is this an unnecessary
delay? - ANSWER yes
A coach is late submitting the team's lineup to the second referee. Is this an
unnecessary delay? - ANSWER yes
If a fault is called by the second referee what is the procedure? - ANSWER 1.
Indicate the nature of the fault
2. Indicate the player who committed the fault
