Key Terms
When a player serves the ball and the opposing team is unable to pass it
ACE
the player who runs the team's offense. They will try to receive the second touch
Setter
How many setters are there in a 5-1 rotation
How many touches of the ball are allowed by a team in a row
What is the call if the ball lands on the boundary line of the opposing team’s side of the court
In
When a defensive player successfully passes a ball that has been determined to be an attack attempt by the opponent
Dig
a defensive play that is accomplished by 1, 2, or 3 front-row players jumping and pressing their arms over the net
Block
When a player digs the ball by extending a hand flat on the floor, palm facing down, letting the ball bounce off the back of the hand
Pancake
When can a player have consecutive hits in a volleyball game
After a block
When does a team rotate in volleyball
After every sideout
When the defensive player blocks a ball so hard that it is immediately returned to the hitter and goes straight to the floor
Stuff
a ball returned by the opponent with a very slow degree of difficulty
Free Ball
How many hitters are there in a 4-2 rotation?
Four
This refers to when the ball comes to rest in a player's hand or if there is a prolonged touch with the ball
Held Ball
From where can a player in the backcourt jump and spike the ball
Behind attack line
The termination of a team's right to serve
Sideout
This line separates the front-row players from the back row players
Attack Line
How many times can someone serve in a row?
Unlimited
Where must the server serve the ball from
Behind the end line
A game of volleyball goes up to how many points
25
This is a low set that is hit while the ball is still going up or has just peaked.
Quick Set
a player on each team who serves as a defensive specialist
Libero
How many points is a spike worth?
True or False...
If the ball hits the net, you stop playing
False
How many players are on the court at one time for a team?
Six