Volley-ball · Niveau 1 : Débutant · Sous-niveau 1.2
Terrain, ballon et équipement
10 tests · 100 faits · mis à jour le 25 octobre 2026 · markdown
The court's lines and zones, the net and antennae, the ball and what it is made of, shoes, kit, knee pads, practice equipment, indoor and beach balls, and looking after a ball.
Chaque test ci-dessous compte dix questions sur Insporta. La liste sous un test indique ce que les questions vérifient : un fait par question, avec la source dont il est tiré. Lisez-la avant le test, ou revenez-y après une mauvaise réponse.
Test 1Les noms des zones du terrainFaire un test
The centre line lies under the net and divides the court into the two teams' halves.
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The attack line is 3 metres from the centre line, marking off the front zone.
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The back zone runs from the attack line to the end line; the back-row players defend it.
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The serve is made from the service zone behind the end line.
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Players may run into the free zone to play a ball, so it must be clear of obstacles.
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Two side lines mark the length of the court, two end lines its width.
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Substitutions take place in front of the scorer's table, between the extended attack lines.
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From the net: centre line, attack line 3 m away, end line 9 m away.
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Near the net is attacking ground; the back is for defence; the serve comes from outside the court.
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The front zone is the strip between the net and the attack line.
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Test 2The net and antennaeFaire un test
The men's net is 2.43 m high; the women's is 2.24 m.
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The two antennae stand above the net at its ends, striped red and white.
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The ball has to cross the net between the antennae.
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The net is a black mesh of 10 cm squares with white bands along the top and bottom.
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The posts stand outside the court so that players do not run into them on court.
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A cable through the top band is tightened to the posts so the net stays taut.
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The net is about 10 m long, a little wider than the 9 m court.
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The mesh hangs between the bottom and top bands; the antennae rise 80 cm above the net.
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Posts first, then the net, then the antennae, and last the height check.
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Posts are padded so that players chasing a ball are not hurt if they collide with them.
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Test 3La balleFaire un test
A volleyball is round, 65-67 cm round, clearly smaller than a basketball.
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A match ball weighs between 260 and 280 g.
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Coloured panels make a fast ball easier for players, officials and viewers to track.
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An inner bladder holds the air; the cover goes around it.
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A ball without enough air is flat: it feels soft and dead off the arms.
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Too much pressure makes the ball hard and fast, which hurts and is hard to control.
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The ball is struck, not dribbled, so a light ball is kinder to the arms and hands.
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A tennis ball is smallest, a volleyball in the middle, a basketball largest.
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About 270 g for a volleyball, about 430 g for a football, about 600 g for a basketball.
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A pressure gauge in the valve shows whether the ball is pumped to the right level.
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Test 4Ball materials and panelsFaire un test
Top balls use a synthetic leather cover, soft to the touch and hard-wearing.
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A textured surface gives the hands more grip and helps the ball fly more steadily.
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Beach balls are usually stitched, which stands up well to sand and water.
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Water and grit damage an indoor cover and make the ball heavy and slippery.
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Panels shaped and joined around the bladder keep the ball round and give it grip.
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Padded covers soften the contact, so beginners can practise without sore arms.
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Rubber balls stand up to wet grass, concrete and rain better than match balls.
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The air sits in the bladder, wrapped in a fabric layer under the outer panels.
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Beginner balls are softest, beach balls a little firmer, indoor match balls firmest.
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The valve is the small hole in one panel where the needle of the pump goes in.
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Test 5ShoesFaire un test
Indoor court shoes have gum-rubber soles that grip the floor for quick stops and jumps.
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Running shoes are built for moving forward and give less support for quick sideways moves.
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A firmly laced shoe holds the foot steady through jumps, landings and sudden stops.
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Grit and rough ground wear the soft soles and carry dirt that makes them slip indoors.
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A higher shoe gives the ankle a little more support when landing near other feet.
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Wiping the soles restores grip that dust and sweat on the floor have taken away.
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The squeak is the rubber gripping and sliding a little on the smooth floor.
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Court shoes grip best, running shoes less, smooth leather soles hardly at all.
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Get the right fit, break the shoes in at practice, then trust them in a match.
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Landing on the balls of the feet and bending the knees softens the landing.
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Test 6La tenue de jeuFaire un test
Each player wears the team shirt with a number on the front and back.
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Numbers let the referees and scorer follow who serves, rotates and substitutes.
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The libero's contrasting shirt lets officials follow the libero's special role at a glance.
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Matching kit lets everyone see at once which team a player belongs to.
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Light shorts leave the legs free for jumping and diving.
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Light, close-fitting fabric moves with the body and lets sweat dry.
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Rings, chains and similar items can injure the wearer or others, so they come off.
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A base layer, the shirt, and a top that comes off before the match.
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Head, upper body, shorts, knees and feet.
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The captain's shirt has a stripe under the number on the chest.
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Test 7Knee pads and protectionFaire un test
Players drop to the floor often to play low balls, and pads cushion the knees.
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Defenders and the libero dig and dive the most.
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Taping two fingers together or wrapping one supports a jammed finger.
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A brace steadies an ankle that has been sprained, or helps prevent a sprain.
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A loose pad slips down and leaves the knee bare at the moment it hits the floor.
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Arm sleeves help against floor burns and soften the sting of hard passes.
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A proper warm-up prepares the muscles and joints for jumps, dives and quick moves.
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Stop, cool it down, have it examined, and come back only when it is healed.
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Socks go on first, then the knee pads, then the shoes.
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Landing on another player's foot under the net is the most common way to sprain an ankle.
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Test 8Le matériel d'entraînementFaire un test
A cart keeps dozens of balls close at hand, so drills run without stopping.
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A sprung rebounder bounces the ball back, so a player can practise passing alone.
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Targets turn serving into aiming at chosen areas of the court.
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With the ball held still at hitting height, a player can repeat the attacking swing.
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A target the size of a hoop makes the setter put the ball in one exact place.
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A whistle starts and ends drills and calls the group together.
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Video lets players see their own technique and the coach point out details.
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The net and targets first, balls ready, then the serving begins.
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From the simplest control to the full skill with a real set.
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From a box a coach can hit balls down over the net, as a real attack would come.
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Test 9Indoor and beach ballsFaire un test
A beach ball is a little larger, 66-68 cm round against 65-67 cm indoors.
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A softer ball is slower and easier to handle in the wind and sun of the beach.
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Outdoor balls must stay light and grippy when wet.
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Both kinds weigh between about 260 and 280 g.
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Bright colours are easier to see outdoors against the sand and the sky.
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Snow volleyball uses a water-resistant outdoor ball, as the beach game does.
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Higher pressure and a slightly smaller size make the indoor ball quicker.
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Soft balls for beginners, a softer ball on the beach, the firmest indoors.
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Check, pump to the right level, then try the ball.
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The beach ball is pumped softer, so it gives more under the same press.
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Test 10L'entretien d'un ballonFaire un test
A drop of water or glycerine lets the needle slide in without tearing the valve.
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A ball that will not hold air has a damaged valve or bladder.
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Weight or kicks can bend the panels and spoil the ball's round shape.
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A damp cloth removes dirt without soaking the cover; then it is dried at room temperature.
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Every ball leaks a little, so a quick check keeps it at the right pressure.
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Too much pressure strains the seams and the bladder.
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Saving the best balls for matches keeps them consistent for the games that count.
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Wet the needle, insert it carefully, pump gradually and finish with a gauge check.
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Gather, wipe, pack and store the balls in a cool, dry place.
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Heat changes the pressure and dries out the cover; balls should be stored cool and dry.
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Sources
General volleyball references, FIVB (beach, snow), World ParaVolley (sitting), FIVB Coaches Manual; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIVB rules belong to the Rules category.
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