NFHS Volleyball Test Review Questions
and Answers
T/F: A red card issued by an official serves as a warning for unsportsmanlike? -
ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: The umpire, R2, starts with each serve by blowing his or her whistle and giving
proper hand signals? - ANSWER-FALSE (R1)
T/F: During the match, the referee only communicates with the head coach? -
ANSWER-FALSE (team captain)
T/F: A player may step on but not over the serving line? - ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: 2 lines judges are ALWAYS to the right side of the court? - ANSWER-FALSE
name 3 particularly important aspects in volleyball officiating? - ANSWER-1. pace of
game
2. judgement of ball control
3. sportsmanship
5 practical suggestions given to the umpire in class are..... - ANSWER-1. watch bottom
half of net
2. defender on way up to block
3. watch all follow-throughs
4. watch feet landing on or near the service line
5. watch bodies turning and leaving the net
DO NOT FOLLOW THE BALL TILL ALL ARE DONE!!
when is play on a ball not counted as one of the teams 3 touches?? - ANSWER-block &
simultaneous touch with teammate
when is it legal for a player to play a ball twice in succession? - ANSWER-block &
simultaneous touch with teammate
Players foot may cross the center line as long as ????? - ANSWER-does not go all the
way over, you don't interfere with opponent, & don't touch the net
A back row player jumps from behind the spiking line, contacts the ball above the top of
the net and then lands in front of the spiking line. The ball is returned by the other team.
What is the correct call? - ANSWER-legal back row attack
and Answers
T/F: A red card issued by an official serves as a warning for unsportsmanlike? -
ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: The umpire, R2, starts with each serve by blowing his or her whistle and giving
proper hand signals? - ANSWER-FALSE (R1)
T/F: During the match, the referee only communicates with the head coach? -
ANSWER-FALSE (team captain)
T/F: A player may step on but not over the serving line? - ANSWER-FALSE
T/F: 2 lines judges are ALWAYS to the right side of the court? - ANSWER-FALSE
name 3 particularly important aspects in volleyball officiating? - ANSWER-1. pace of
game
2. judgement of ball control
3. sportsmanship
5 practical suggestions given to the umpire in class are..... - ANSWER-1. watch bottom
half of net
2. defender on way up to block
3. watch all follow-throughs
4. watch feet landing on or near the service line
5. watch bodies turning and leaving the net
DO NOT FOLLOW THE BALL TILL ALL ARE DONE!!
when is play on a ball not counted as one of the teams 3 touches?? - ANSWER-block &
simultaneous touch with teammate
when is it legal for a player to play a ball twice in succession? - ANSWER-block &
simultaneous touch with teammate
Players foot may cross the center line as long as ????? - ANSWER-does not go all the
way over, you don't interfere with opponent, & don't touch the net
A back row player jumps from behind the spiking line, contacts the ball above the top of
the net and then lands in front of the spiking line. The ball is returned by the other team.
What is the correct call? - ANSWER-legal back row attack
