Volleyball & Badminton

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Instructions: How well do you know volleyball and badminton, two exciting net sports?

1.
How many players are on each team in indoor volleyball?
A
7
B
5
C
4
D
6
2.
In which country was volleyball invented?
A
United States
B
Germany
C
Japan
D
Brazil
3.
What is the shuttlecock (birdie) in badminton made of?
A
Foam and nylon
B
Wood and leather
C
Rubber and plastic
D
Cork and feathers
4.
How many players are on each side in beach volleyball?
A
3
B
4
C
6
D
2
5.
Which country has traditionally dominated badminton at the Olympic Games?
A
China
B
Indonesia
C
Japan
D
South Korea
6.
How many sets does a team need to win in indoor volleyball?
A
4 out of 7
B
3 out of 5
C
2 out of 3
D
5 out of 9
7.
What is a 'spike' in volleyball?
A
A powerful overhead hit aimed at the opponent's court
B
A defensive block
C
A type of set
D
A serve from the back line
8.
What is the fastest recorded speed of a badminton smash?
A
About 300 km/h
B
About 400 km/h
C
About 500 km/h
D
About 200 km/h
9.
What is the 'libero' position in volleyball?
A
A defensive specialist who wears a different colored jersey
B
The team captain
C
The setter
D
The tallest player on the team
10.
When did badminton become an Olympic sport?
A
1992
B
1988
C
1984
D
1996
11.
Which country's men's volleyball team is known for a distinctive jumping serve style and has won multiple Olympic golds?
A
Brazil
B
United States
C
Russia
D
Italy
12.
How many points do you need to win a game in badminton?
A
11
B
15
C
25
D
21
13.
What is a 'dig' in volleyball?
A
A hand signal from the coach
B
A type of serve
C
A defensive pass made to save a hard-driven ball
D
An illegal hit
14.
In which Asian country is badminton considered the national sport?
A
Japan
B
China
C
Thailand
D
Indonesia
15.
How many touches is each team allowed before returning the ball in volleyball?
A
2
B
5
C
4
D
3

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