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30 Challenging Volleyball Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Darwin, Author·Updated Sep 2025·4 min read

Serve up some fun with this energetic collection of volleyball trivia. From Olympic champions and legendary matches to surprising rules and volleyball history, these questions are perfect for players, fans, and sports enthusiasts alike. Whether you play indoors or on the sand, see how well you really know the game.

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  1. 1In which year was volleyball invented?

  2. 2Who is credited with inventing volleyball?

  3. 3When was volleyball included in the Olympic Games?

  4. 4Which country hosted the first Olympic volleyball competition?

  5. 5When was beach volleyball introduced to the Olympics?

  6. 6What was the original name of volleyball?

  7. 7When was the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) founded?

  8. 8What year was the libero position introduced?

  9. 9Who is the only player to have won Olympic gold medals in both indoor and beach volleyball?

  10. 10Who was the first female volleyball player inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame?

  11. 11Which Brazilian player is considered one of the greatest volleyball players of all time?

  12. 12Which player is known as the "Queen of Volleyball"?

  13. 13Which player holds the record for the most Olympic volleyball medals?

  14. 14Who is the first volleyball player to have their jersey number retired?

  15. 15Which player is known as the "Iron Hammer"?

  16. 16Which U.S. player won gold in both the 1984 and 1988 Olympics?

  17. 17What is the standard height of a volleyball net for men?

  18. 18What is the standard height of a volleyball net for women?

  19. 19How many players are on the court for each team in indoor volleyball?

  20. 20How many sets are played in a standard volleyball match?

  21. 21What is the maximum number of touches a team can have before the ball must be sent over the net?

  22. 22What is the size of an indoor volleyball court?

  23. 23What is the length of a beach volleyball court?

  24. 24In what year was the rally scoring system universally adopted in volleyball?

  25. 25What is a "spike" in volleyball?

  26. 26What is a "block" in volleyball?

  27. 27What is the term for a serve that lands in the opponent’s court without being touched?

  28. 28What does the term "dig" refer to in volleyball?

  29. 29How many times can a player touch the ball consecutively in volleyball?

  30. 30What is the libero's primary role on a volleyball team?

Answer Key

  1. 1. 1895
  2. 2. William G. Morgan
  3. 3. 1964
  4. 4. Japan
  5. 5. 1996
  6. 6. Mintonette
  7. 7. 1947
  8. 8. 1998
  9. 9. Karch Kiraly
  10. 10. Flo Hyman
  11. 11. Giba (Gilberto Godoy Filho)
  12. 12. Lang Ping
  13. 13. Sergey Tetyukhin (Russia)
  14. 14. Mireya Luis (Cuba)
  15. 15. Lang Ping
  16. 16. Karch Kiraly
  17. 17. 2.43 meters (7 feet, 11 5/8 inches)
  18. 18. 2.24 meters (7 feet, 4 1/8 inches)
  19. 19. 6
  20. 20. Best of 5 sets
  21. 21. 3
  22. 22. 18 meters by 9 meters
  23. 23. 16 meters by 8 meters
  24. 24. 2000
  25. 25. A forceful shot directed downward into the opponent's court
  26. 26. A defensive play where one or more players stop the ball from crossing the net
  27. 27. Ace
  28. 28. A defensive move to prevent the ball from touching the ground after an opponent's attack
  29. 29. Once (unless they block the ball)
  30. 30. Defensive specialist, often replacing back-row players

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