Download Volleyball Rules and Regulations and more Exams Sport Studies in PDF only on Docsity! NFHS Exam 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Correct True or False: Upon entering the facility, the home team selects its team bench. - ANSWER-True The volleyball shall be spherical with a laceless molded cover of 12 or more basic, rectangular-shaped panels of genuine or simulated: A. Smooth leather B. Suede leather C. Textured leather D. All are correct - ANSWER-A. Smooth Leather The following equipment/accessories are permitted: A. Knee braces, which the player has altered from the manufacturer's original design/production. B. Unpadded hard and and unyielding items on the wrist, elbow, upper arm or shoulder. C. Hair devices made of soft material and no more than 3 inches wide. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-C. Hair devices made of soft material and no more than 3 inches wide. True or False: The Libero and/or his/her teammates shall wear a solid-colored uniform top. If both uniform tops are solid, they must be contrasting colors. - ANSWER-True Prematch duties for the first referee shall include: A. Assign line judges to their positions. B. Call a captain(s) and the head coach from each team together for a prematch conference by sounding a double whistle and raising a coin in the air. C. Establish non playable areas and define any additional ground rules which may be necessary. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-D. All are correct. True or False: The written lineup shall not be changed except between sets of a math (no later than one minute remaining in the timed interval or intermission when used), for a legal substitution prior to the start of the set, or to replace a starting player who is injured/ill prior to the start of the set. - ANSWER-True After the first referee's signal to serve, a re-serve occurs when the server: A. Drops the ball and then serves it as it bounces off the floor. B. Allows the tossed ball to drop to the ground without it being touched. C. Swings, misses and the ball contacts his/her shoulder. D. Tosses the ball and it contacts a backboard or it's supports hanging in a vertical position over the service area. - ANSWER-B. Allows the tossed ball to drop to the ground without it being touched. True or False: The first referee may utilize a team's video recording device to review a decision when requested to do so by the head coach. - ANSWER-False True or False: A back-row player (on or in front of the attack line) may contact the ball completely above the height of the net and complete an attack. - ANSWER-False It is a net fault when: A. A player's loose uniform touches the net. B. A player contacts the net when he/she is not involved in the play. C. A player contacts the antenna after attacking the ball but before the ball is played or becomes dead. D. All are net faults - ANSWER-D. All are net faults True or False: The only time a player can substitute into the set is when a head coach signals for a substitution. - ANSWER-False A substitution is legal when: A. The sub is not listed on the roster but is listed on the lineup. B. The sub enters the set not in the original position in the serving order as recorded on the scoresheet. C. It is a team's 19th substitution. D. The sub enters the set at the end of a time-out after the teams have returned to the court following the legal substitution procedure. - ANSWER-D. The sub enters the set at the end of a time-out after the teams have returned to the court following the legal substitution procedure. If using an intermission in a match that is the best three-of-five sets, it shall: A. Be nice longer than 7 minutes. B. Be scheduled for only a promotional or special recognition activity. C. Occur between set #3 and 4. D. Be agreed upon by the host team, visiting team and officials before it can be used. - ANSWER-B. Be scheduled for only a promotional or special recognition activity. True or False: For a team requesting a time-out in a set after it has taken its allotted time-outs, unnecessary delay shall be assessed. - ANSWER-True The numbers in the uniform top shall be: A. Not more than two digits B. Semi-permanent to allow change of number(s) for a player. C. Located only in the back of the uniform top. D. Placed so the top of the number on the front of the uniform is no more than 2 inches down from from the shoulder seam. - ANSWER-A. Not more than two digits A. A like-colored uniform top and bottom, one or two pieces. B. The uniform as the manufacturer intended. C. A uniform free of hard and unyielding items. D. All are uniform requirements. - ANSWER-D. All are uniform requirements. True or False: the sleeves of the solid-colored uniform top shall be the same color as the body of the uniform top. - ANSWER-True Each player, including the libero, shall be identified by a number that is: A. Multi-colored B. Located on the back and lower front of the uniform top. C. At least 4 inches tall on the front and at least 6 inches tall on the back of the top. D. Located 7 inches down from the shoulder seam. - ANSWER-C. At least 4 inches tall on the front and at least 6 inches tall on the back of the top. True or False: If a visible number is worn on the uniform bottom it does not have to be the same number as the uniform top. - ANSWER-False The first referee and second referee: A. May use a monitoring or electronic device to review a decision. B. May exchange duties for any reason. C. Shall begin jurisdiction of the match with the first whistle for serve. D. Shall have the authority to make decisions on rule infractions. - ANSWER-D. Shall have the authority to make decisions on rule infractions. Which of the following is correct concerning the second referee? The second referee must have: A. A coin and a watch. B. A lineup card. C. A set of red and yellow cards, pen/pencil. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-D. All are correct. The first referee has the responsibility to: A. Inspect the game ball. B. Inspect the court markings. C. Establish non-playable areas and additional ground rules. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-D. All are correct. The second referee has the responsibility to: A. Conduct the pre-match conference. B. Conduct the deciding set coin toss in front of the referee's stand. C. Verify that the starting lineups have been entered correctly on the official scoresheet. D. All are the second referee responsibilities. - ANSWER-C. Verify that the starting lineups have been entered correctly on the official scoresheet. True or False: The second referee has the responsibility to determine -- and then notify -- the first referee of unsporting conduct violations by players, coaches, or other team personnel. - ANSWER-True Which of the following is not a responsibility of the second referee? A. Determining alignment of players on the receiving team at the moment of contact of the serve. B. Determining hand/foot faults at the center line. C. Controlling the entry of substitutes onto the playing area. D. Watch for foot faults on the server. - ANSWER-D. Watch for foot faults on the server. A line judge shall: A. Hold the same position relative to the court throughout the match. B. Assist in making illegal alignment calls. C. Stand at the center of the end line during time-outs. D. Signal when a back-row player makes an illegal play at the net. - ANSWER-A. Hold the same position relative to the court throughout the match. True or False: At the moment of contact of the serve, the center front may have a foot on but not over the center line. - ANSWER-True The server shall: A. Serve within the serving area. B. Not touch the end line or floor outside the lines marking the width of serving area at the moment of serve. C. Serve within 5 seconds of the first referee's whistle to serve. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-D. All are correct. True or False: A tossed ball that contacts a backboard or its supports hanging in a vertical position over the serving area is a service fault and not eligible for a re-serve. - ANSWER-True For a deciding set, the first serve is determined by: A. A coin toss. B. The visiting team. C. The second referee. D. Mutual agreement between head coaches. - ANSWER-A. A coin toss. The following applies to court protocol of electronic devices during the match: A. A team may use electronic devices during the match. B. The first referee may restrict use of the devices if it is determined the device interferes with the contest. C. The location and use of devices shall not be in a restricted area as determined by host management. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-D. All are correct. True or False: A "joust" is not a fault, and play continues as if the contact was instantaneous. - ANSWER-True All of the following are accurate in relation to net play except: A. Blocking a served ball is permitted. B. Recovering a ball hit into the net shall be permitted. C. A player shall not contact a ball which is completely on the opponent's side of the net unless the contact is a legal block. D. A ball contacting and crossing the net shall remain in play provided contact is entirely within the antennas. - ANSWER-A. Blocking a served ball is permitted. True or False: For a simultaneous fault during a live-ball play, only one penalty is assessed. - ANSWER-True True or False: A ball remains playable when it touches a non-team member who is not interfering with a player's legitimate effort to play the ball. - ANSWER-False Unnecessary delay is charged to the offending team when a: A. Substitution is delayed. B. Team repeatedly uses improper substitution. C. Substitution is denied by the second referee after the request has been recognized because the substitute is wearing illegal equipment. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-D. All are correct. True or False: A time-out will last for a maximum of 60 seconds, unless both teams are ready to play prior to the 60 seconds expiring. - ANSWER-True True or False: The head coach may stand only in the libero replacement zone to coach his/her players. During play, the coach shall be no closer to the court than 6 feet from the sideline. - ANSWER-True Unsporting conduct shall be charged to a player for: A. Showing disgust with referees' decisions. B. Using profane language to a line judge. C. Abusing the re-serve rule. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-D. All are correct. True or False: A fault whistled by the second referee will be indicated by blowing the whistle, showing the nature of the fault and then indicating the player committing the net fault by use of hand signals to indicate player's number. After the first referee awards the point and serve to the opponent, the second referee will mirror the signal of point (No. 10) - ANSWER-True True or False: A player may cross the extension of the center line outside the court at any time provided he/she does not interfere with play by the opposing team. - ANSWER-True On a re-serve, after the first referee's signal for service, requests for _____________________ may be recognized. A. Time-outs. B. Service order. C. Substitutions. D. None are correct. - ANSWER-D. None are correct. A serve is illegal and the ball remains dead if the server: A. Hits the ball illegally. B. Does not contact the ball to serve within 5 seconds. C. Is touching the endline or the floor outside the serving area when the ball is contacted. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-D. All are correct. When a receiving team player is out of position on the serve and the ball is served illegally, which team is penalized? A. Serving Team. B. Receiving Team. - ANSWER-A. Serving Team For teams with fewer than 6 players, each time a vacant position rotates to serve in the ________________, a loss of rally/point is awarded to the opponent. A. Right back position. B. Left front position. C. Left back position. D. Right front position. - ANSWER-A. Right back position. During the set, the ____________________ is permitted to stand in the replacement zone. A. Incoming substitute. B. Assistant coach. C. Head coach. D. Team Managers. - ANSWER-C. Head coach. A live ball becomes dead when: A. The receiving team makes multiple contacts with a served ball on their first hit. B. The serve contacts the net and enters into the receiving team's court. C. The ball contacts the ceiling or an overhead obstruction and is not legally played next by the offending team. D. After touching the ball on a block, a team contacts the ball three times before returning the ball into the opponent's court. - ANSWER-C. The ball contacts the ceiling or an overhead obstruction and is not legally played next by the offending team. CF, LF, and LB are very close to each other at the net, and all three are reaching higher than the top of the net. The ball is attacked by Team S and contacts LF's hands. Which of the following statements is true? A. CF, LF, and LB do not meet the definition of a collective block. B. Neither CF or LB contacted the ball, so it is a legal block. C. A blocking fault results because LB has participated in a completed collective block. D. All the statements are true. - ANSWER-C. A blocking fault results because LB has participated in a completed collective block. A back-row setter, when in front of the attack line, may not: A. Send the ball into the opponent's court when the ball is partially above the height of the net. B. Jump. C. Joust with any blocker when the ball is completely above the height of the net. D. Contact the ball below height of the net. - ANSWER-C. Joust with any blocker when the ball is completely above the height of the net. Any action other than a block or a serve that directs the ball toward the opponent's court is considered a(n): A. Attack B. Pass C. Dig D. Set - ANSWER-A. Attack True or False: Blocking a served ball is permitted. - ANSWER-False A referee shall stop play when a player gains an illegal advantage by contacting: A. Official's table. B. Team bench. C. Team members. D. All are illegal. - ANSWER-D. All are illegal. A stray volleyball rolls onto the court during the set and disrupts play. The referees: A. Give the team that interfered with the option of either (1) accepting the outcome of the play or (2) a replay. B. Stop play and signal a replay. C. Allow the really to continue to its natural end. The rally will be replayed only if players from the team that lost the rally complain that they were distracted by the stray volleyball. D. Allow the result of the rally to stand regardless of any distraction, interference or interruption the ball may have caused. - ANSWER-B. Stop play and signal a replay. A team has been assessed a second administrative unnecessary delay. The penalty is: A. A second administrative yellow card. B. An administrative red card, loss of rally/point. C. The head coach must remain seated during play for yellow or red administrative cards. D. All are correct. - ANSWER-B. An administrative red card, loss of rally/point. True or False: The head coach must remain seated during play after being assessed any unsporting conduct card. - ANSWER-True Unnecessary delay occurs when: A. An illegal replacement attempts to enter the set. B. A team repeatedly uses an improper substitution procedure. C. A coach does not make a decision about an injured player within 30 seconds. D. All are unnecessary delay. - ANSWER-D. All are unnecessary delay. True or False: The first unnecessary delay by a coach, player, substitute, replacement, or team results in a warning (administrative yellow card), but shall not result in the head coach being required to remain seated during play. - ANSWER-True True or False: To signal an unnecessary delay, raise the hand on side of the offending team beside head, palm facing in, hold the appropriate card on the wrist of the raised hand. - ANSWER-True During a time-out, when should a substitute enter the set? A. When beckoned by the scorer's table. B. When beckoned by the first referee. C. When team is released by the coach. D. After the time-out when both teams have returned to the court. - ANSWER-D. After the time-out when both teams have returned to the court. True or False: The player and substitute shall remain in the substitution zone until the second referee releases them. - ANSWER-True A team is allowed ___________ substitutions per set. A. 15 B. 18 C. Unlimited D. 12 - ANSWER-B. 18 The libero cannot serve for: A. A middle blocker who has rotated to the back row. B. A designated back row player. C. The first server. D. Multiple positions in the serving order. - ANSWER-D. Multiple positions in the serving order. Between sets, teams may: A. Serve into opponent's court. B. Hit into opponent's court. C. Warm up with volleyballs on their side of the playing area. D. Jog around the entire playing surface. - ANSWER-C. Warm up with volleyballs on their side of the playing area.