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Volleyball · Level 2: Elementary · Sub-level 2.4

Attacking

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 25 October 2026 · markdown

The approach, the arm swing, contact, hitting line and cross, off-speed shots, high balls, the back-row attack, hitting against a block, fixing errors and attacking drills.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The approach rhythmTake a test

  1. The fast final steps convert forward speed into an upward jump.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. The approach builds speed so the last steps are the fastest.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. The approach ends right then left, the left foot a little ahead and turned.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Planting the heels brakes the forward run so the jump goes up, not into the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Waiting until the set's path is clear lets the hitter time the approach.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. An outside-in approach keeps the set in view and opens the court.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Jumping up rather than forward keeps the hitter off the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Slow to fast, with a quick close at the end.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Quick hitters are close; back-row hitters start furthest away.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Heels planted and arms back is the instant before take-off.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 2The arm swingTake a test

  1. Tracking the ball lets the hitter time the contact.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Pointing up lines the hitter up with the ball before the swing.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Pulling one arm down whips the other through faster.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. A high elbow and the hand by the ear set up a long, fast swing.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. The turn of hips and shoulders adds to the arm's speed.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Quick sets leave no time for a long swing.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Beginners often push at the ball instead of swinging through it.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Back, up, cock the arm, then swing.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Power starts in the legs and ends in the wrist.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Coaches call the drawn-back arm and pointing arm the bow and arrow.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 3Contact and the handTake a test

  1. An open hand covers more of the ball and gives control.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A firm open hand wraps the ball and steers it.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Hitting behind and slightly on top sends the ball down with topspin.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. A straight arm reaches highest, giving a better angle over the block.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Behind the head, the hand gets under the ball and sends it long.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Tension slows the swing; the arm stays loose and snaps at contact.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. The arm follows through naturally, down and across the body, away from the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Reach, contact, snap and finish.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Too far back sends it long; too far in front sends it down into the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Reaching far forward makes the hand come down on the ball too early.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 4Hitting line and cross-courtTake a test

  1. Turning the shoulders points the swing across the court.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A late turn of the wrist sends the ball down the line.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. The diagonal of the court is longer than its side.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. A hitter with both shots keeps the defence honest.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. A cut shot goes at a sharp angle, landing short near the side line.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Down the line, a small error sends the ball out.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. A sharp angle brings the ball down short of the attack line, close to the side line.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Look, choose, adjust and hit.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. The cut lands short; the deep diagonal is the longest.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. With the cross-court angle covered, the line is open.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 5Off-speed shotsTake a test

  1. If defenders expect a spike, they stay deep and leave the short court open.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Tips go where nobody is, often just behind the blockers.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. A tip is a brief push with the fingertips; holding the ball would be a catch.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. The slow swing with topspin drops the ball into the middle of the court.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Deep defenders leave the front court open for soft shots.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Once defenders expect tips, they move up and pick them off.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. A roll shot drops over the block into the open middle of the court.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Everything looks like a spike until the very end.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Tips land shortest, spikes deepest.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. With everybody deep, the short court behind the block is empty.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 6Hitting a high ballTake a test

  1. A ball falling from high up is moving fast and is tricky to time.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Approaching so the ball comes down in front of the hitting shoulder gives a full swing.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. A slow, high set gives every blocker time to arrive.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. A high set hangs in the air, so the approach starts later.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. From far off the net, a controlled deep attack is safer than forcing it down.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. When the pass is poor, the high ball gets the team out of trouble.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. High sets often drift, so the hitter adjusts to where it actually falls.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Watch, start, adjust and hit.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. The faster the set, the less time the blockers have.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Against a big block, aiming at the outer hands can send the ball out off the block.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 7The back-row attackTake a test

  1. Starting deeper means more ground to cover before take-off.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A little extra height gives the deep hitter time to arrive.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. With a back-row hitter too, the block has more to cover.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. From further back, the angle down is flatter, so the ball travels deeper.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Strong hitters keep attacking when they rotate to the back row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A set too close to the net cannot be reached from behind the attack line.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. A back-row attack depends on a precise set, which needs a good pass.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. The rule is about where the jump starts, not where it ends.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Distance from the net grows from quick to high ball to back row.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Taking off behind the attack line makes the back-row attack legal, wherever she lands.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 8Hitting against a blockTake a test

  1. Seeing where the block is tells the hitter where it is not.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Off the outer hand, the ball flies out and the attackers score.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. One blocker cannot cover both angles.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. The position of the hands shows which shots are taken away.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Playing off the block can bring the ball back for another, better attack.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A closed block's middle sends the ball straight back down.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Only a high contact from a good set can clear a tall block.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Look, find, choose and hit.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Resetting is safest; hitting into a big block is the riskiest.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. A gap in the block is an open lane for the attack.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 9Fixing attack errorsTake a test

  1. Low or forward contacts drive the ball downward too soon.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. Getting to the ball in front of the body and snapping the wrist brings it down.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. A tight set cramps the arm and invites net touches.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. The lower the contact, the easier it is for blockers to get their hands in the way.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Arriving late means hitting the ball after it has dropped.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. Good hitters move on and want the next ball.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Video shows timing and contact faults that are hard to feel.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. Late start, low contact, ball in the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Check each part in the order it comes.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Approaching too close and jumping forward carries hitters into the net.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Test 10Attacking drillsTake a test

  1. Building up gradually protects the shoulder.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  2. A real obstacle trains hitters to see and beat the block.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  3. Targets train hitters to place the ball, not just hit it.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  4. Transition drills copy the move from blocking to attacking.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  5. Hitters must learn to deal with sets that are not perfect.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  6. A simple toss lets beginners learn timing before facing real sets.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  7. Kills minus errors shows how effective each hitter is.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · recall

  8. From standing contact to a full attack against blockers.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  9. Block, turn, back off and attack.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

  10. Hitting lines give each hitter many repetitions of the approach and swing.

    Source: FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references · applied

Sources

FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II) and general coaching references; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIVB rules belong to the Rules category.

  • FIVB Coaches Manual (Levels I-II), general coaching references100