Volleyball Honor

Recreational Activities

Requirements

  1. Know the updated FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) regulations and list the 8 main rules of volleyball.

    Answer: 8 main rules of volleyball (FIVB): 1) An 18×9 m court divided in half by a net; each team has 6 players on the court; 2) The objective is to make the ball touch the floor of the opponent's court, inside the lines; 3) Each team may make a maximum of 3 touches before returning the ball (not counting the block), and no player may touch the ball twice in a row; 4) The match begins with the serve, made behind the back line; 5) A point is scored on every rally (rally point); the set goes up to 25 points with a minimum 2-point difference (the tie-break/5th set goes up to 15); 6) The match is played as a best of 5 sets (whoever wins 3 wins); 7) Players rotate position clockwise each time the team regains the serve; 8) It is forbidden to touch the net, invade the opponent's court, and hold/carry the ball. The libero is a special defensive player who does not serve, attack above the net, or block. — FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) updates the rules periodically. The 8 rules listed are the structural ones — knowing them lets you follow any game. Recent changes include the rally point system (a point on every play, not only on the serve) since 1998.

  2. What does the expression "fair play" mean?

    Answer: "Fair play" means clean play — an ethical principle in sport of respecting opponents, referees, the rules, and the spirit of the game. — Fair play goes beyond the RULES — it is the ATTITUDE with which you play. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awards the Pierre de Coubertin Award to athletes who demonstrate exemplary fair play (e.g., a swimmer who stopped to help an opponent with a cramp instead of continuing the race).

  3. Define the following terms:
    • Ace
    • Antenna
    • Warm-up
    • Barrier (wall)
    • Block
    • Free ball
    • Ball in
    • Ball out
    • Held ball
    • Double touch
    • Attack hit (spike)
    • Star journey (jornada nas estrelas)
    • Setter
    • Libero
    • Forearm pass (bump)
    • Match point
    • Diving save (peixinho)
    • Four touches
    • Rally
    • Net
    • Rotation
    • Serve
    • Jump serve (saque viagem)
    • Set
    • Set point
    • Technical timeout
    • Supported touch (overhand set)

    Answer: 1) Ace: a point scored directly from the serve, without the opponent being able to touch or defend the ball. 2) Antenna: each of the flexible rods fixed at the ends of the net, above the sidelines, that delimit the space through which the ball must cross. 3) Warm-up: a set of light exercises done before the game to prepare the muscles and joints and avoid injuries. 4) Block formation (wall): a formation of players positioned to stop or cushion an opponent's attack. 5) Block: a defensive action made with the hands raised above the net to intercept the opponent's attack. 6) Free ball: an easy ball sent by the opponent (without force or attack), which makes the reception and the setup of the play easier. 7) Ball in: a ball that touches the floor within the court boundaries, scoring a point. 8) Ball out: a ball that lands outside the court lines, losing the point for whoever sent it. 9) Held ball: a situation in which the ball is retained or carried along in the player's hand/arms, constituting a carrying fault. 10) Double hit: a fault committed when the same player touches the ball twice in a row. 11) Spike: a strong hit with the hand, usually while jumping, to send the ball with force into the opponent's court. 12) "Stargazing" (held set): a fault by the setter who retains/carries the ball for too long in the hands during the set (carrying). 13) Setter: the player who organizes the attack, touching the ball so that the attacker can finish it (the team's playmaker). 14) Libero: a specialist defensive player who plays at the back of the court, does not attack or serve, and wears a different-colored jersey. 15) Bump (forearm pass): a defensive touch made with the forearms joined together, used to receive serves and strong attacks. 16) Match point: a point that, if won, ends the match (the win of the game). 17) Dive: a defense in which the player throws themselves to the floor to reach a difficult ball. 18) Four hits: a fault committed when a team touches the ball four times before returning it (three are allowed). 19) Rally: the continuous sequence of plays from the serve until the ball touches the floor or goes out, deciding the point. 20) Net: the central divider that separates the two teams on the court. 21) Rotation: the mandatory clockwise rotation of players whenever the team regains the right to serve. 22) Serve: the play that starts each point dispute, sending the ball over the net into the opponent's court. 23) Jump serve: a serve made with a jump and strong drive (jump/spike serve), seeking power and speed. 24) Set: each partial of the game, usually played up to 25 points (with a minimum 2-point difference). 25) Set point: a point that, if won, ends the current set. 26) Technical timeout: a short, automatic stoppage provided for in the regulations for rest and technical guidance. 27) Set (finger pass): a touch made with the fingertips above the head (overhead pass/setting). — Volleyball's vocabulary is vast because it reflects every technical situation of the game. Setter, libero, and blocker are specific roles — knowing each one's function is the basis for understanding strategy. Terms such as "stargazing" (4+ touches when only 3 are allowed) are specific FAULTS under the rules.

  4. Demonstrate and understand the different skills required in each volleyball position.

    Answer: SETTER: organizes attacks, with quick hands and tactical reading. OUTSIDE HITTER/ATTACKER: high jump, strength, and power in the attack. MIDDLE BLOCKER: fast blocking and command of the net. — Each position requires a distinct physical and technical profile. The setter is the "brain"; the middle blocker requires height; the libero requires reflexes. That is why professional volleyball has teams with specialized players — an athlete rarely switches roles between seasons.

  5. Demonstrate reasonable skill in the following areas:
    • Grip
    • Serve
    • Pass
    • Set
    • Attack
    • Block

    Answer: GRIP: the correct hand position (bump = forearms; set = thumbs behind). SERVE: underhand (beginner), overhand/tennis (intermediate), jump (advanced). — These 6 fundamentals are the basis of the game. Whoever masters all 6 already plays recreational volleyball well. Professionals specialize in some (the libero focuses on passing/reception; the middle blocker focuses on blocking/quick attack).

  6. Spend at least 4 hours helping a less skilled or younger person improve their volleyball skills.

    Answer: You should dedicate a minimum of 4 hours teaching volleyball to someone less experienced or younger. It can be a single session (4 h) or several smaller ones (e.g., 4 sessions of 1 h). — Teaching is the highest level of mastery — you only teach well what you understand deeply. This requirement also develops the vocation of an instructor, valued among Pathfinders. 4 h is the minimum for a measurable result in the student.

  7. Play at least 5 volleyball matches with family or friends. Show "fair play" during your practices and games.

    Answer: You should take part in at least 5 matches with family or friends, demonstrating fair play in all of them: respecting the rules, accepting the decisions of the referee/scorekeeper, acknowledging your own faults, applauding the opponent's good plays, and playing without provocation or cheating. — 5 matches is small in volume but enough to DEMONSTRATE character under competitive stress. Fair play is proven when you ARE LOSING — losing with dignity is harder than winning with humility.

  8. Write a one-page report about a famous volleyball player. Discuss why he is or is not a good Christian role model.

    Answer: Critical evaluation of role models is the basis of ethical thinking — not every famous person is an example. Bernardinho won Olympic medals + transformed Brazilian volleyball; other athletes, however, have scandals. Discussing BOTH sides develops mature judgment.

  9. Discuss with your leader, pastor, or instructor the problems faced by Seventh-day Adventist youth in elementary school, high school, and college. What alternatives exist to allow for continuous sports activity?

    Answer: Schedule a talk with a leader/pastor/instructor. — The Seventh-day Adventist Church values sport as care for one's health (the 8 Health Principles), BUT it challenges young people with competitions on Saturdays. Each young person needs a personal decision — some give up tournaments, others seek alternative leagues. A talk with a mentor helps in discerning.

  10. Draw to scale a volleyball court with its boundaries properly defined. State the dimensions of the volleyball net and its respective installation height.

    Answer: Court: 18 m (length) × 9 m (width), divided in half by the net. Each side has an attack zone (3 m from the net) and a defense zone. The service line is behind the back line. — FIVB dimensions have been the international standard since 1947. The men's net is 19 cm higher than the women's (compensating for the average height difference). The antennas (1.80 m tall) project 80 cm above the net to delimit the aerial playing area.