Ref Calls/Signs
The referee puts their arm out in front, facing down, and moves it in a clockwise rotation to signal this.
What is a rotation violation?
This is a powerful downward attack hit.
What is a Spike?
A team consists of this many players on the court in indoor volleyball.
What is 6?
This technique allows a hitter to disguise a powerful swing and drop the ball softly.
What is a roll shot?
This fast-paced outside set travels nearly parallel to the net.
What is a shoot?
This hand signal shows a player touched the net.
What is the ref touching the net with their hand?
A soft, strategic shot just over the blockers.
What is a tip?
The maximum number of contacts allowed per team before sending the ball over.
What is 3?
This type of serve uses no spin and moves unpredictably.
What is a float?
A type of serve targeting a weak passer to gain a competitive advantage.
What is a spot serve?
When a ref holds both thumbs up, this is the call.
What is a substitution?
A slang term for a successful stuff block that sends the ball straight down.
What is a Roof?
This violation occurs when a player touches the ball twice in succession during a single play, excluding blocks.
What is a double?
This attack comes from a back-row player hitting a ball set high in the middle of the court.
What is a pipe?
A quick set to the middle hitter, typically just above the net.
What is a 1 set?
Putting two thumbs up and bumping them against each other signals this.
What is a replay?
A serve that lands in bounds and is untouched by the receiving team.
What is an Ace?
Teams rotate in this direction after winning a rally on the opponent’s serve.
What is clockwise?
This setting technique uses only one hand, usually in an emergency.
What is a dump set or one-handed set?
A rotation system where there are 2 setters.
What is a 6-2?
The referee uses this signal, raising both arms straight up with open hands.
What is the end of the match signal?
This term refers to a quick contact with the head to keep the ball in play during a rally.
What is a head-tap?
Stepping over the serving line before contact results in this fault.
What is a foot fault?
This timing move requires a blocker to jump after the hitter begins their swing.
What is a read block?
This tactic involves intentionally misdirecting the opposing blockers to create open hitting lanes.
What is a decoy?