NFHS Volleyball Exam 2026/2027 (Correct) | 300 Practice Questions & Verified Answers
100 Questions with Verified Answers
Section 1: Rules Changes & General Match Administration (Questions 1–20)
1. Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, state associations may adopt the use of which
type of volleyball?
A. Smooth leather only
B. Textured (non-smooth) volleyball
C. Synthetic leather only
D. Rubber composite
Answer: B. State associations may adopt a textured ball commonly utilized in boys volleyball
for boys and/or girls matches .
2. How many liberos may a team designate per set beginning in 2026-27?
A. One libero only
B. Zero, one, or two liberos
C. Two liberos only
D. Unlimited liberos
Answer: B. A team may designate zero, one, or two liberos on the lineup sheet, but only one
libero can be in the game at a time .
3. What is true regarding libero uniform bottoms in 2026-27?
A. Must match team uniform bottoms
B. May be any color
C. Must be contrasting color only
D. Must be black or white
Answer: B. The libero's uniform bottom may be any color while adhering to all other
uniform rules .
4. Which undergarments are now permitted for team members?
A. Only uniform-matching colors
B. Black, white, or gray only
C. Any color
D. No undergarments permitted
Answer: B. Team members may wear black, white, or gray undergarments in addition to
undergarments matching the predominant uniform color. All team members except the
libero must wear the same color .
,5. The second referee is no longer required to carry which item?
A. Whistle
B. Lineup card
C. Red card
D. Coin
Answer: B. The lineup card is now an optional tool for the second referee; officials may use
the coach's submitted lineup sheet .
6. When is a multiple contact on the second team hit legal?
A. Never legal
B. If the ball is next contacted by a teammate
C. If the ball goes over the net
D. If the opponent touches it first
Answer: B. Multiple contacts on the second team hit are allowed if the ball is next contacted
by a teammate .
7. Players on the serving team are forbidden from raising their hands above their heads
until:
A. The referee whistles
B. The ball has passed beyond the net
C. The opponent contacts the ball
D. The rally ends
Answer: B. Rule 6-5-1 prohibits serving team players from raising hands above heads during
service until the ball passes beyond the net .
8. What is prohibited regarding audio/video devices during a match?
A. Coaches using them
B. Players wearing them
C. Officials using them
D. Spectators using them
Answer: B. No player shall wear any audio (microphone) or video (camera) device during the
match .
9. What happens when a non-playing teammate enters the court during play?
A. Warning issued
B. Illegal alignment—loss of rally/point
C. Time-out charged
D. No penalty
Answer: B. Non-playing teammate entering court during play is illegal alignment, penalized
with loss of point/rally .
, 10. What is prohibited in bench celebrations?
A. Standing
B. Cheering
C. Use of props
D. Clapping
Answer: C. Rule 12-2-8m prohibits the use of props by bench personnel as part of bench
celebrations .
11. The second referee will now indicate a second warning between sets at:
A. 2 minutes, 45 seconds
B. 2 minutes, 30 seconds
C. 2 minutes, 15 seconds
D. 2 minutes
Answer: B. The second warning is now at two minutes, 30 seconds between sets .
12. A match is won by the team that wins:
A. 1 out of 2 sets
B. 2 out of 3 sets
C. 3 out of 5 sets
D. 4 out of 5 sets
Answer: B. High school volleyball matches are won by the team that wins 2 out of 3 sets .
13. A set is won by the team that first scores:
A. 15 points (win by 2)
B. 21 points (win by 2)
C. 25 points (win by 2)
D. 30 points (win by 2)
Answer: C. A set is won by the team that first scores 25 points (win by 2). The deciding set
goes to 15 points .
14. A match shall be forfeited when:
A. A team is not ready to play after the referee's signal
B. There is a power failure
C. A team has fewer than 6 players
D. A team is late
Answer: C. A match shall be forfeited when a team has fewer than 6 players available to
start the match, unless the state association determines otherwise .
15. The official net height for girls' high school volleyball is:
A. 7 feet 4 1/8 inches
B. 7 feet 4 1/4 inches
100 Questions with Verified Answers
Section 1: Rules Changes & General Match Administration (Questions 1–20)
1. Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, state associations may adopt the use of which
type of volleyball?
A. Smooth leather only
B. Textured (non-smooth) volleyball
C. Synthetic leather only
D. Rubber composite
Answer: B. State associations may adopt a textured ball commonly utilized in boys volleyball
for boys and/or girls matches .
2. How many liberos may a team designate per set beginning in 2026-27?
A. One libero only
B. Zero, one, or two liberos
C. Two liberos only
D. Unlimited liberos
Answer: B. A team may designate zero, one, or two liberos on the lineup sheet, but only one
libero can be in the game at a time .
3. What is true regarding libero uniform bottoms in 2026-27?
A. Must match team uniform bottoms
B. May be any color
C. Must be contrasting color only
D. Must be black or white
Answer: B. The libero's uniform bottom may be any color while adhering to all other
uniform rules .
4. Which undergarments are now permitted for team members?
A. Only uniform-matching colors
B. Black, white, or gray only
C. Any color
D. No undergarments permitted
Answer: B. Team members may wear black, white, or gray undergarments in addition to
undergarments matching the predominant uniform color. All team members except the
libero must wear the same color .
,5. The second referee is no longer required to carry which item?
A. Whistle
B. Lineup card
C. Red card
D. Coin
Answer: B. The lineup card is now an optional tool for the second referee; officials may use
the coach's submitted lineup sheet .
6. When is a multiple contact on the second team hit legal?
A. Never legal
B. If the ball is next contacted by a teammate
C. If the ball goes over the net
D. If the opponent touches it first
Answer: B. Multiple contacts on the second team hit are allowed if the ball is next contacted
by a teammate .
7. Players on the serving team are forbidden from raising their hands above their heads
until:
A. The referee whistles
B. The ball has passed beyond the net
C. The opponent contacts the ball
D. The rally ends
Answer: B. Rule 6-5-1 prohibits serving team players from raising hands above heads during
service until the ball passes beyond the net .
8. What is prohibited regarding audio/video devices during a match?
A. Coaches using them
B. Players wearing them
C. Officials using them
D. Spectators using them
Answer: B. No player shall wear any audio (microphone) or video (camera) device during the
match .
9. What happens when a non-playing teammate enters the court during play?
A. Warning issued
B. Illegal alignment—loss of rally/point
C. Time-out charged
D. No penalty
Answer: B. Non-playing teammate entering court during play is illegal alignment, penalized
with loss of point/rally .
, 10. What is prohibited in bench celebrations?
A. Standing
B. Cheering
C. Use of props
D. Clapping
Answer: C. Rule 12-2-8m prohibits the use of props by bench personnel as part of bench
celebrations .
11. The second referee will now indicate a second warning between sets at:
A. 2 minutes, 45 seconds
B. 2 minutes, 30 seconds
C. 2 minutes, 15 seconds
D. 2 minutes
Answer: B. The second warning is now at two minutes, 30 seconds between sets .
12. A match is won by the team that wins:
A. 1 out of 2 sets
B. 2 out of 3 sets
C. 3 out of 5 sets
D. 4 out of 5 sets
Answer: B. High school volleyball matches are won by the team that wins 2 out of 3 sets .
13. A set is won by the team that first scores:
A. 15 points (win by 2)
B. 21 points (win by 2)
C. 25 points (win by 2)
D. 30 points (win by 2)
Answer: C. A set is won by the team that first scores 25 points (win by 2). The deciding set
goes to 15 points .
14. A match shall be forfeited when:
A. A team is not ready to play after the referee's signal
B. There is a power failure
C. A team has fewer than 6 players
D. A team is late
Answer: C. A match shall be forfeited when a team has fewer than 6 players available to
start the match, unless the state association determines otherwise .
15. The official net height for girls' high school volleyball is:
A. 7 feet 4 1/8 inches
B. 7 feet 4 1/4 inches
