Rules Of Volleyball - Rule 2 - Net And Posts

Front 1

Placed vertically over the center line there is a net whose top is set at the height of ___ m for men and ___ m for women.

Back 1

Placed vertically over the center line there is a net whose top is set at the height of 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women.

Front 2

For 15U and 16U girls and boys, the heights of the net are (respectively) ___ m and ___ m.

Back 2

For 15U and 16U girls and boys, the heights of the net are (respectively) 2.15 m and 2.35 m.

Front 3

True or False:

The heights of the net for 14U boys and girls (respectively) are 2.25 m and 2.10 m.

Back 3

False. The heights of the net for 14U boys and girls (respectively) are 2.20 m and 2.10 m.

Front 4

Which answer best describes the measurement of the height of the net:

a) Its height is measured from the centre of the playing court. The net height (over the sidelines) must be exactly the same and must not exceed the official height by more than 2 cm.

b) Its height is measured from the over the sidelines of the playing court. The net height at its center must must not be less than the official height by more than 2 cm.

c) Its height is measured from the centre of the playing court. The net height (over the sidelines) must be exactly the same and must not exceed the official height by more than 3 cm.

Back 4

a) Its height is measured from the centre of the playing court. The net height (over the sidelines) must be exactly the same and must not exceed the official height by more than 2 cm.

Front 5

The net is ___ m wide and ___ m to ___ m long.

Back 5

The net is 1 m wide and 9.5 m to 10 m long.

Front 6

True or False:

At the top of the net is a horizontal band, 5 cm wide, made of two-fold white canvas, sewn along its length. At the bottom of the net, there is another horizontal band, 5 cm wide, similar to the top band.

Back 6

False. Although the bottom band is 5 cm wide, the top band is 7 cm wide.

Front 7

Choose the best answer concerning the placement of the side bands:

a) they are fastened vertically to the net and placed with their outside edges over the inside of each sideline.

b) they are fastened vertically to the net and placed with their inside edges over the outside of each sideline.

c) they are fastened vertically to the net and placed directly above each sideline.

Back 7

c) they are fastened vertically to the net and placed directly above each sideline.

Front 8

The side bands are ___ cm wide and ___ m long.

Back 8

The side bands are 5 cm wide and 1 m long.

Front 9

True or False:

The side bands are considered as part of the net.

Back 9

True.

Front 10

Choose the best description of an antenna:

a) a flexible rod, 2 m long and 10 mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or similar material.

b) a flexible rod, 1.8 m long and 10 mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or similar material.

c) a flexible rod, 1.9 m long and 12 mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or similar material.

Back 10

b) a flexible rod, 1.8 m long and 10 mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or similar material.

Front 11

True or False:

An antenna is fastened at the outer edge of each side band. The antennae are placed on the same side of the net.

Back 11

False. An antenna is fastened at the outer edge of each side band. The antennae are placed on OPPOSITE sides of the net.

Front 12

True or False:

The antennae are considered as part of the net and laterally delimit the crossing space.

Back 12

True.

Front 13

The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of ___ m to ___ m outside the sidelines. They are ___ m high and preferably adjustable.

Back 13

The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.5 m to 1.0 m outside the sidelines. They are 2.55 m high and preferably adjustable.