1: When was beach volleyball first played?
A: 1915
B: 1930
C: 1980
D: 1900
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Beach volleyball was first played in 1915 on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii.
2: During which Olympics did beach volleyball make its debut as an official sport?
A: 1984
B: 1996
C: 2000
D: 1992
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Beach volleyball has been an Olympic sport since the 1996 Summer Olympics.
3: Who governs beach volleyball internationally?
A: FIFA
B: IOC
C: FIVB
D: NBA
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is the international governing body for beach volleyball.
4: How many players are on each team in a standard beach volleyball game?
A: 3
B: 5
C: 2
D: 6
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A standard beach volleyball team consists of two players.
5: In which year did the modern two-player game of beach volleyball originate in Santa Monica, California?
A: 1945
B: 1915
C: 1930
D: 1920
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The modern two-player game of beach volleyball originated in Santa Monica, California in 1930.
6: What scoring system change did FIVB implement in 2002 for beach volleyball?
A: Sideout to rally scoring
B: Increasing the points per set from 21 to 25
C: Introduction of time-outs
D: Allowing coaching during matches
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The FIVB changed the scoring system from sideout to rally scoring in 2002.
7: What is the primary goal of a rally in beach volleyball?
A: To collect points
B: To make the opponent commit a fault
C: To ground the ball on the opponent’s side of the court
D: To switch positions with teammates
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The primary goal of a rally in beach volleyball is to ground the ball on the opponent’s side of the court.
8: When did the first professional beach volleyball tournament take place?
A: 1950
B: 1976
C: 1980
D: 1960
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The first professional beach volleyball tournament took place in 1976.
9: Which tournament is often considered the “Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball”?
A: The Manhattan Beach Open
B: FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships
C: AVP Tour
D: The Hermosa Beach Open
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Manhattan Beach Open is often considered the “Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball”.
10: What is the maximum number of hits allowed per team before returning the ball over the net?
A: 5
B: 2
C: 1
D: 3
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Teams are allowed up to three touches to return the ball across the net.
11: When did the FIVB start organizing the annual FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships?
A: 1998
B: 2000
C: 2002
D: 2004
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The annual FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships began in 2002.
12: In what year did the first international beach volleyball exhibition take place?
A: 1986
B: 1978
C: 1990
D: 1985
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The first international beach volleyball exhibition took place in 1986.
13: What is the required pressure range for a beach volleyball according to FIVB regulations?
A: 0.30-0.325 kg/cm2
B: 0.175-0.225 kg/cm2
C: 0.15-0.20 kg/cm2
D: 0.25-0.30 kg/cm2
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: FIVB regulations state that a beach volleyball must have an inside pressure range of 0.175-0.225 kg/cm2.
14: What key environmental factors affect beach volleyball strategies?
A: Moon phases
B: Wind, rain, and sun
C: Humidity
D: Temperature only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Wind, rain, and sun are key environmental factors that affect beach volleyball strategies.
15: Which of the following is allowed in beach volleyball but not in indoor volleyball?
A: Open hand tips and dinks
B: Coaching during matches
C: Legal crossing under the net without interfering with play
D: Unlimited substitutions
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: It is legal to cross under the net in beach volleyball as long as it does not interfere with the opponents’ play.
16: In the deciding final set, how many points must a team score to win?
A: 21
B: 20
C: 25
D: 15
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: In the deciding final set of beach volleyball, a team needs to score 15 points to win.
17: What is a common tactic for a beach volleyball blocker?
A: To serve the ball
B: To penetrate the opponent’s side of the net as much as possible
C: To switch sides every 3 points
D: To use their feet to hit the ball
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Blockers often try to penetrate the opponent’s side of the net as much as possible to take away more hitting angles.
18: Who won the first official world championship of beach volleyball in 1976?
A: Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith
B: Greg Lee and Jim Menges
C: Ron Von Hagen and Matt Gage
D: Dennis Hare and Fred Zuelich
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Greg Lee and Jim Menges won the first official world championship of beach volleyball in 1976.
19: Which position specializes in protecting the back court area not covered by the blocker in beach volleyball?
A: Setter
B: Libero
C: Defender
D: Server
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In beach volleyball, the defender specializes in protecting the back court area not covered by the blocker.
20: In which year did the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) start organizing the first FIVB-sanctioned international tournament?
A: 1985
B: 1987
C: 1989
D: 1991
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The first FIVB-sanctioned international tournament was in 1987.
21: What happens if both teams commit a fault simultaneously?
A: The point is replayed
B: The more severe fault is penalized
C: The team with the higher score wins the point
D: No team gets the point
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: If both teams commit a fault simultaneously, the point is replayed.
22: What type of ball contact is not allowed when the ball is being served?
A: Using a closed fist
B: Using a single hand
C: Using an overhand hit
D: Using any part of the body except the hand or arm
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: During the serve, the ball must be hit using either the hand or arm.
23: What is the official minimum height clearance for beach volleyball courts?
A: 5 meters
B: 7 meters
C: 6 meters
D: 8 meters
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The minimum height clearance for beach volleyball courts is 7 meters.
24: Who attempted a professional volleyball league in the 1960s in Santa Monica which failed?
A: Ted Green
B: Sinjin Smith
C: Holly McPeak
D: John F. Kennedy
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: An attempt to start a professional volleyball league was made by Ted Green in Santa Monica in the 1960s.
25: What term is used for the second of the three allowed team contacts to position the ball for an attack?
A: Serve
B: Dig
C: Pass
D: Set
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The second team contact used to position the ball for an attack is called a set.
26: When was the first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships held?
A: 1997
B: 1995
C: 1992
D: 2000
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships were held in 1997.
27: In what year did the United States win its first gold medal in beach volleyball at the Olympics?
A: 2004
B: 1996
C: 2000
D: 2008
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The USA won its first gold medal in beach volleyball in 1996, the year beach volleyball debuted at the Olympics.
28: What should be used to indicate a “line” block in beach volleyball?
A: Closed fist
B: One finger
C: Two fingers
D: Open hand
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: One finger is used to indicate a “line” block in beach volleyball.
29: What special tactic involves the blocker moving away from the net to play defense?
A: Peeling
B: Jousting
C: Dinking
D: Setting
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The tactic where a blocker moves away from the net to play defense is called peeling.
30: What is an “over-on-two” attack?
A: The server attacks the ball after serving
B: Blocking with two hands
C: Attacking the ball on the second contact
D: Passing the ball directly over the net
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: An “over-on-two” attack occurs when the second contact is used to attack the ball.
31: When did the FIVB first start organizing the FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championships?
A: 1995
B: 1999
C: 2001
D: 2003
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championships started in 2001.
32: Which multiple-time Olympic gold medalist popularized the use of kinesiology tape in beach volleyball?
A: Karch Kiraly
B: Misty May-Treanor
C: Sinjin Smith
D: Kerri Walsh
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Kerri Walsh popularized the use of kinesiology tape in beach volleyball.
33: What is a “pokey” shot in beach volleyball?
A: Hitting the ball with open hands
B: A type of serve
C: A contact with the knuckles to attack the ball
D: A defensive move
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A “pokey” shot in beach volleyball is when the ball is contacted with the attacking player’s knuckles.
34: During which decade did the professional tour for beach volleyball expand nationally in the USA?
A: 1990s
B: 1980s
C: 1970s
D: 2000s
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The professional tour for beach volleyball expanded nationally in the USA during the 1980s.
35: What is a joust in beach volleyball?
A: Simultaneous contact above the net by players from opposing teams
B: A special type of serve
C: A hit using both hands
D: A defensive stance
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A joust is when players from opposing teams simultaneously contact the ball above the net.
36: When was the first Manhattan Beach Open held?
A: 1955
B: 1965
C: 1960
D: 1950
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The first Manhattan Beach Open was held in 1960.
37: In the context of beach volleyball, what does “rally scoring” mean?
A: Only the serving team can score
B: A point is scored on every serve
C: The game ends after a set number of volleys
D: Players must switch positions every point
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Rally scoring means a point is scored on every serve regardless of which team is serving.
38: According to beach volleyball rules, what should the sand on the court be free of?
A: Moisture
B: Markings
C: Rocks and potential hazards
D: Lines
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The sand should be as leveled as possible and free of potential hazards such as rocks.
39: Which is a common injury in beach volleyball that is less prevalent than in indoor volleyball?
A: Lower back pain
B: Shoulder tall pains
C: Finger injuries
D: Ankle injuries
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Shoulder pain due to overuse is common, but less prevalent than in indoor volleyball due to the softer sand surface.
40: During which event did beach volleyball gain popularity in the 1980s due to its association with high-profile players?
A: Manhattan Beach Open
B: The Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
C: Los Angeles Beach Volleyball Championship
D: AVP Tour
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Beach Volleyball gained popularity in the 1980s with the Pro Beach Volleyball Tour due to association with high-profile players.
41: When did 4×4 beach volleyball become contested at the World Beach Games?
A: 2000
B: 1996
C: 2015
D: 2019
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: 4×4 beach volleyball became contested at the World Beach Games in 2019.
42: Which tournament awarded the winner with a case of Pepsi in the 1940s?
A: AVP Tour
B: Santa Monica Beach Tournament
C: Pacific Beach Open
D: Manhattan Beach Open
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In the 1940s, doubles tournaments in Santa Monica awarded the best teams with a case of Pepsi.
43: What was the first international FIVB-sanctioned tournament prize purse?
A: US$10,000
B: US$15,000
C: US$22,000
D: US$25,000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The first international FIVB-sanctioned tournament had a prize purse of US$22,000.
44: What does “service order fault” mean in beach volleyball?
A: Player serves the ball illegally
B: Player’s foot touches the court before or during a serve
C: Team serves out of the sequence
D: Team loses a rally on serving
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A service order fault occurs when a team serves out of the service order.
45: Which is NOT a variant of beach volleyball mentioned in the article?
A: 4×4 beach volleyball
B: Snow volleyball
C: Indoor beach volleyball
D: Naturist volleyball
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Indoor beach volleyball is not mentioned as a variant of beach volleyball.
46: In what situation are gloves or special footwear required in beach volleyball?
A: Only when it is rainy
B: They are never required
C: When the court has uneven surfaces
D: When the match occurs after sunset
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Footwear and gloves are not required in beach volleyball.
47: In competitive beach volleyball, what does the term “split blocking” refer to?
A: Alternating blocking and defensive roles between players
B: Serving towards an unprotected part of the opponent’s court
C: Using different hand signals to confuse the opponent
D: Switching server after every point
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Split blocking refers to the alternating of blocking and defensive roles between players.
48: What is the standard length and width of a beach volleyball court?
A: 10m x 20m
B: 9m x 18m
C: 8m x 16m
D: 7m x 14m
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A beach volleyball court is 8m wide and 16m long.
49: Which region’s governing body for volleyball is the NORCECA?
A: Asia and Oceania
B: Europe
C: North and Central America
D: South America
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) organizes volleyball in the North and Central America region.
50: The AVP is the main domestic professional beach volleyball tour in which country?
A: Brazil
B: Germany
C: USA
D: Japan
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) is the main domestic professional beach volleyball tour in the USA.
51: In what year did the first Brazilian beach volleyball tournament take place?
A: 1950
B: 1960
C: 1970
D: 1980
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The first Brazilian beach volleyball tournament was held in 1950.
52: From which part of the court is the ball served?
A: Behind the frontcourt line
B: At the net
C: Behind the rear court boundary
D: From the sidelines
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The ball is served from behind the rear court boundary in beach volleyball.
53: Which type of blocking involves a last-moment switch from blocking angle to line?
A: Line block
B: Angle block
C: Joust block
D: Split block
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: In a split block, the blocker pretends to block one area and switches to another at the last moment.
54: How are professional beach volleyball players ranked internationally?
A: By the number of tournaments won
B: By international FIVB Ranking Points
C: By the height of players
D: By the distance the ball travels on serve
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Professional beach volleyball players are ranked internationally by FIVB Ranking Points.
55: What is generally the most common shot used by beach volleyball players?
A: Top-spin spike
B: Sky ball
C: Pokey shot
D: Roll shot
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Common shots used in beach volleyball include the roll shot.
56: What is “double contact” in beach volleyball?
A: When the ball is touched twice by same player consecutively
B: Blocking with both hands
C: Serving twice consecutively
D: Touching the net twice during a play
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A double contact occurs when the ball is touched twice in a row by the same player.
57: How many hand signals are commonly recognized by beach volleyball players for block calls?
A: 2
B: 3
C: 5
D: 7
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Seven hand signals are commonly used to indicate block calls in beach volleyball.
58: What is the diameter of an antenna attached to the beach volleyball net?
A: 10 mm
B: 20 mm
C: 30 mm
D: 50 mm
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: An antenna attached to the beach volleyball net has a diameter of 20 mm.
59: In what year did the AVP grant $300,000 in prize money?
A: 1980
B: 1990
C: 1984
D: 1978
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The AVP granted $300,000 in prize money in 1984.
60: Which country’s national body for volleyball is USA Volleyball?
A: Germany
B: USA
C: Brazil
D: Japan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The national governing body for volleyball in the USA is USA Volleyball.
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