Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Volleyball” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What are the basic rules of volleyball?
2. Where did volleyball originate from?
3. How many points does each team need to win a set in volleyball, and what happens when one side reaches that number first?
4. What is the best position for playing volleyball?
5. What is a serve? Who wins if both teams score 15 points in volleyball?
6. How many points can you win with a good serve?
7. How do you warm up before a game?
8. How many points does it take to win a match?
9. Why do you think volleyball is such a popular sport in America?
10. Are there any other similar sports to volleyball?
11. Which countries are famous for their volleyball teams?
12. Why do people play this game?
13. Who serves first in volleyball?
14. What happens if a player commits a foul in volleyball?
15. Who are the players for volleyball?
16. What are some common volleyball terms?
17. What is the purpose of a block?
18. How do you win points in volleyball?
19. What are some tips for improving your game?
20. How many balls are used in a game of volleyball?
21. Which position do you like to play?
22. What are the different positions in volleyball?
23. How many players are in a volleyball team?
24. How does an ace serve work?
25. What are the rules of volleyball?
26. What is a spike and why do players spike the ball?
27. What are some common injuries suffered by players of indoor volleyball?
28. What is your favorite thing about volleyball?
29. Why do you think the United States has won so many Olympic medals in this sport?
30. How many players are needed for a game?
31. How do you play volleyball?
32. Have you ever played volleyball before or do you play it now?
33. Who can play the sport?
34. Which country won the gold medal at the last Olympic games?