Volleyball Glossary
An alphabetical list of common volleyball terms.
- Ace: A legal serve that results directly in a point.
- Assist: A pass that directly leads to a kill attempt.
- Block: A defensive play at the net to stop or redirect an attack.
- Dig: A defensive pass of a hard-driven attacked ball.
- Kill: An attack that results in an immediate point.
- Libero: A back-row defensive specialist with unique substitution rules.
- Rotation: The clockwise movement of players after winning the serve.
- Set: An overhead pass used to position the ball for an attacker.
- Side out: Winning the rally while receiving serve and earning serve.
- Spike: A forceful attack hit into the opponent's court.
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- Beach Volleyball FAQ
Common questions and answers about beach volleyball play, gear, and setup.
- Common Volleyball Injuries
Overview of common volleyball injuries and practical prevention basics.
- Volleyball FAQ
Frequently asked questions about volleyball equipment, play, and team basics.
- Volleyball History
A brief history of volleyball and its growth across indoor and beach play.
- Volleyball Net Systems FAQ
Frequently asked questions for selecting and maintaining volleyball net systems.
- Volleyball Rules
General volleyball rules overview for recreational and organized play.
