Volleyball Terminology

The Attack Line goes by what other name(s)?

• 3 Meter Line

• Service Line

• Tall-People-Only Line

• 10 Foot Line

In what way(s) can a Back Row Attack be illegal?

• When a front row player attacks the ball behind the attack line.

• When a back row player's toe steps on the attack line during take-off.

• When a back row player lands in front of the attack line after contact.

• When the back row player steps across the attack line during take-off.

This is when the assisting blocker joins the primary blocker to create an impenetrable block.

• Tool

• Buddy-Buddy

• Closing the Block

• Block Party

A serve that is similar to a knuckle ball pitch in baseball. The whole hand contacts the ball with no wrist snap and a stunted follow through.

• Floater

• Jump Top

• Decoy

• Wipe

This is when the ball hits the floor with 2 or more players surrounding...just watching. (You will run for this!)

• Free Ball

• Campfire

• Dig

• Pancake

Explain the Overlap.

What does the term Press or Penetrate the Net refer to?

• Attack the ball at its highest point

• Another term for a setter dump

• Reaching your hands above and across the net when blocking

• A net error

What offense incorporates 2 setters and continually has 3 attackers front row?

• 4-2

• 5-1

• 6-2

• 6-6

What is a Free Ball?

• A ball passed over the net rather than spiked

• An easy lob serve

• When the opponent makes a ball handling error

• A ball hit directly to the libero

This is the responsibility of all not attacking teammates during an offensive attack.

• Closing the Block

• Digging

• Covering

• Transitioning