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Volleyball
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11/07/2012

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____________ was the inventor of volleyball
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William Morgan
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Volleyball was invented in the city of _____, Massachusetts
Definition
Holyoke
Term
It was invented as an alternative to ___
Definition
Basketball
Term
Ideas from ___ and ___ were integrated to create volleball.
Definition
Tennis and Handball
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Each team has ___ players on the court during a game.
Definition
6
Term
There are a total of ___ players on the court during a game. (2 teams)
Definition
12
Term
Games begin with a ___
Definition
serve
Term
If a serve hits the net but goes over, it is ruled ___
Definition
playable (good)
Term
If the server steps on or over the service line,this is a ___
Definition
violation
Term
Teams have __ hits to get the ball over the net.
Definition
3
Term
If the ball lands in bounds, the serving team earns a ___
Definition
point
Term
If the ball lands on the line, the serving team ___
Definition
earns a point
Term
If the non-serving team hits the ball out, the serving team ___
Definition
earns a point
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Players rotate in a ____ pattern when the serve is returned to them
Definition
clockwise (circle)
Term
The ball can be played off the net, but not ___
Definition
on a serve
Term
A player cannot hit the ball consecutively or __ times in a row
Definition
2
Term
Games are played to __ points and must be won by at least 2 points
Definition
25
Term
Games must be won by at least __ points
Definition
2
Term
A forearm pass is also known as a __
Definition
bump
Term
On a bump, arms are __
Definition
extended
Term
A ball contacted on the forearm is said to hit the
Definition
sweet spot
Term
An overhead pass is also known as a
Definition
set
Term
On a set, a __ should be created with the hands above the head
Definition
diamond
Term
On a set, the ___ should touch the ball
Definition
fingertips
Term
On an underhand serve, stand in __
Definition
opposition
Term
On an underhand serve, hold the ball at __ height on the striking side
Definition
waist
Term
On an underhand serve, do not __ the ball
Definition
toss
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