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Volleyball · Level 7: Upper-Advanced · Sub-level 7.2

The Outside Hitter

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

The all-round role, passing, shots against the block, out-of-system balls, blocking the opposite, the back row, transition, the serve, pairing two outsides and the workload.

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 all-round roleTake a test

  1. Outsides receive serve; opposites usually do not.

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

  2. Few roles combine passing, attacking and defending like hers.

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

  3. Unlike the middles, outside hitters stay on in the back row.

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

  4. Teams keep outside hitters on because they help in receive.

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

  5. Outside hitters attack from the left side of the net.

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

  6. When the pass is poor, the safe set goes to the outside.

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

  7. Reliability in both skills keeps the team afloat.

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

  8. Pass, move, attack and cover.

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

  9. Outsides play all six; middles three; specialists only a few.

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

  10. The outside hitter often passes and attacks in the same rally.

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

Test 2Passing as an outsideTake a test

  1. Most teams receive with the libero and two outside hitters.

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

  2. Passing first makes her attack harder.

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

  3. A team can protect its best attacker from passing.

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

  4. Practice passing numbers show who passes best.

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

  5. From a bad pass, a high ball to the outside is the safe set.

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

  6. She needs room behind her to approach.

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

  7. Agreed zones and seams prevent hesitation.

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

  8. Read, pass, open and back off.

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

  9. The libero passes most; the opposite usually least.

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

  10. Most teams keep the opposite and the front middle out of receive.

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

Test 3Shots against the blockTake a test

  1. If the line is closed, the cross is the natural shot.

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

  2. A gap between blockers is an open path.

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

  3. A hitter with both shots is harder to block.

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

  4. A tool off the outside hand can go out of court.

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

  5. A soft, spinning shot drops into the space in front of deep defenders.

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

  6. A wide approach opens the angle across the court.

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

  7. A late look lets her choose the best shot.

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

  8. From power to touch.

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

  9. Set, approach, read and hit.

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

  10. A late line blocker leaves the line open.

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

Test 4Out-of-system ballsTake a test

  1. From poor passes or digs, the outside is the safe target.

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

  2. Bad sets against big blocks need touch as well as power.

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

  3. A slow set gives blockers time to close.

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

  4. Scoring from bad sets is a key outside-hitter skill.

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

  5. Rescue sets often come from deep in the court.

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

  6. A tight set needs control, not a full swing into the tape.

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

  7. Using the block's hands turns a bad set into a point.

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

  8. The slower and further the set, the harder to score.

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

  9. See, approach, choose and land.

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

  10. Against a triple block, a smart shot beats power.

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

Test 5Blocking the oppositeTake a test

  1. Playing left front, she blocks on the left of the net.

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

  2. The opposite is usually a strong, tall hitter.

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

  3. The middle closes to form a double block.

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

  4. She is the team's main hitter in the counter-attack.

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

  5. A switch can put a stronger blocker against a key hitter.

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

  6. A lefty on their right hits the line down our left.

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

  7. The block takes away one shot by plan.

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

  8. Read, spot, jump and turn.

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

  9. At left front she faces the opposite most.

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

  10. Our left front faces their right front, the opposite's spot.

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

Test 6The outside in the back rowTake a test

  1. Outsides often defend zone 6 or 5 in the back row.

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

  2. The pipe is the classic back-row attack through the middle.

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

  3. Back-row players attack from behind the front zone.

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

  4. She has to dig and then get back for her own attack.

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

  5. Digging, then approaching, keeps her involved.

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

  6. A defensive specialist can improve back-row defence.

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

  7. Back-row attacks need a setter in position.

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

  8. Defend, dig, move and hit.

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

  9. Defend, run, take off behind the line and land.

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

  10. A back-row attack adds another hitter for the setter.

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

Test 7Transition for the outsideTake a test

  1. A wide start lets her see the set and hit across the body.

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

  2. In transition the setter may set her almost at once.

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

  3. Too close in, she cannot swing fully.

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

  4. Seeing the dig tells her how quickly the set will arrive.

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

  5. A call tells the setter she is ready.

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

  6. Outsides attack in transition many times a match.

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

  7. Out of system, the high outside ball is the usual choice.

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

  8. Dig, move, call and hit.

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

  9. Starting wide gives the best angle and room.

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

  10. Outside hitters start wide outside the left side line.

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

Test 8The outside's serveTake a test

  1. Strong outside hitters often have a jump topspin or jump float.

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

  2. A miss at 3-3 hurts less than one at 23-23.

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

  3. A jump float keeps pressure with fewer errors.

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

  4. Rotation decides who serves next.

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

  5. Fatigue raises the risk of a miss.

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

  6. A key hitter missing serves costs points she must win back.

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

  7. Serving the weakest passer pressures the reception.

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

  8. Serve, defend, dig and attack.

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

  9. From most risk to least.

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

  10. After serving she moves straight to her defensive spot.

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

Test 9Pairing two outsidesTake a test

  1. A 5-1 has two outsides, two middles, an opposite and a setter.

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

  2. Some teams name a main receiving outside hitter.

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

  3. Each outside serves where she is most effective.

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

  4. Form on the day steers how sets are shared.

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

  5. The other outside and the libero can cover more.

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

  6. Targeting the weaker passer is a common plan.

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

  7. High balls go to the hitter most likely to score.

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

  8. Pass, attack, main receiver and placement.

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

  9. The receiving outside passes most.

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

  10. One outside carries the receive; the other focuses on attack.

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

Test 10The outside's workloadTake a test

  1. Counting every pass, attack, block and dig shows her load.

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

  2. Many swings strain the shoulder over a season.

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

  3. Too many jumps can lead to knee and back injuries.

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

  4. She will get the ball again, so she must reset.

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

  5. Out-of-system balls make their numbers look worse.

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

  6. Rest protects the shoulder and legs.

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

  7. The outside's workload is highest late in long matches.

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

  8. The outside plays every phase and every rotation.

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

  9. Cool down, refuel, sleep and train lightly.

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

  10. Passing, attacking, blocking and defending all match tire them.

    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