Officiating – Q&A (2026/2027) | NFHS
1. How many players are on the court per team during play in NFHS volleyball?
A) 6
B) 5
C) 7
D) 4
Correct Answer: A) 6
Rationale: NFHS volleyball requires six players on the court per team during
play. A team with fewer than six players on the court forfeits the match. This is
foundational.
2. What is the net height for girls in NFHS volleyball?
A) 7 feet 11⅝ inches
B) 7 feet 4⅛ inches
C) 7 feet 0 inches
D) 7 feet 6 inches
Correct Answer: C) 7 feet 4⅛ inches
Rationale: The girls’ net height is 7 feet 4⅛ inches, and the boys’ net height is 7
feet 11⅝ inches. These are required court specifications.
,3. What is the net height for boys in NFHS volleyball?
A) 7 feet 4⅛ inches
B) 7 feet 6 inches
C) 7 feet 11⅝ inches
D) 8 feet 0 inches
Correct Answer: D) 7 feet 11⅝ inches
Rationale: The boys’ net height is 7 feet 11⅝ inches, while the girls’ net height is
7 feet 4⅛ inches. Net height varies by gender.
4. How many sets are played in NFHS volleyball?
A) Best 2 of 3
B) Best 3 of 5
C) Best 4 of 7
D) Best 3 of 4
Correct Answer: B) Best 3 of 5
Rationale: NFHS volleyball matches are typically best three of five sets. The first
four sets are to 25 points, and the fifth set, if necessary, is to 15 points.
5. How many points are needed to win a non-deciding set in NFHS volleyball?
A) 21
B) 25
, C) 15
D) 30
Correct Answer: B) 25
Rationale: Non-deciding sets are played to 25 points, and a team must win by at
least two points. The fifth set is played to 15 points.
6. How many points are needed to win the deciding set in NFHS volleyball?
A) 25
B) 21
C) 15
D) 30
Correct Answer: D) 15
Rationale: The deciding fifth set is played to 15 points, with a two-point
advantage required to win. The first four sets are played to 25.
7. Upon entering the facility, which team selects its team bench?
A) Home team
B) Visiting team
C) Winner of coin toss
D) First referee