SERVE
Serve is the first contact to start the rally. The player who serve is called the “server”. Their are two types of serving overhead and underhand. If you are a beginner you may start first doing underhand then if you want to evolve you can practice sa overhead serve.
PASS
Pass is the first contact after a serve. The player who passes the ball called the “passer” mostly it’s the job of the players oh the second line of the court. Usually a pass is made with a player’s forearms but can also be made overhead with two open hands.
SET
Set is the second contact after the pass. The player who sets is called the “setter”. Usually a set is made with two hands overhead. The job of it is two toss the ball into the third contact which is next.
SPIKE
Spike is typically the third contact. The player who hits the ball is called the “spiker”. The job of the spiker is to attack the ball as hard as he can or attack the ball un returnable in the other side but also volleyball is not all about power just to score we also have one trick to gain points “dump”. Dump is just to touch the ball soft as possible so that you can drop the ball in front of other side players which is hard to get.
DIG
Dig is the first contact if the attacker from the other team sends the ball over the defensive team. Digs can be made with forearms or any part of the body as long as the ball didn’t touch the ground.
BLOCK
This move is made by a player at the net to prevent the ball from coming over when an opposing player is sending the ball over the net. The player who block is called the “blocker”. Blocking is made with two arms are extended above their head.
COVER
The attack is blocked back onto the attacker’s side but a member of the same team digs the ball and the rally continues.
DIVE
When a player lands on the floor with their body in an attempt to save the ball with their arm or arms before it hits the floor it is called a “dive”. This is considered an emergency move.
PANCAKE
When a player lands on the floor with their body in an attempt to save the ball with one open hand on the floor to allow the ball to bounce off of it is called a “pancake”. This is considered an emergency move.
DUMP
When a setter sends the ball over the net on their team’s second contact instead of setting a player on their own team to hit it over the net it is called a “dump” or “setter attack”. A setter can do so tipping or hitting the ball over with one open hand or setting it over with two open hands. They may do so while standing on the floor or jumping in the air.
FREE BALL
When a team sends the ball over the net to their opponents with their forearms they are said to be giving a “free ball”. Considered an easier play for the defensive team.
ROLL SHOT
When a player slows down the speed of their arm swing while attacking to send the ball shorter in the court and in front of the defenders, it is called a “roll shot”. The arm still makes the same motion as a full speed attack and the whole hand makes contact with the ball.
FLOAT SERVE
A serve in which the ball does not spin is considered a “float serve”. This serve often changes direction and floats in unexpected trajectories.
TOP SPIN SERVE
A serve with spin with the top of the ball rotating down towards the floor from the passers perspective.
JUMP SERVE
A serve in which the server approaches and jumps to hit the ball while in the air to send the ball over the net with spin with the top of the ball rotating down towards the floor from the passers perspective. This serve is also referred to as a “Spike serve”.
JUMP FLOAT SERVE
A serve in which the server approaches and jumps to hit the ball while in the air to send the ball over the net with no spin is called a “jump float serve”.
UNDER HAND SERVE
A serve that is sent over by keeping the serving arm down and hitting the stationary ball in the opposite hand with a fist. This serve is often taught to beginner players.
TIP
When a player uses one open hand to send the ball over the net it is called a “tip”. The player uses the pads of their fingers to contact the ball and control the direction it is sent. Tips are usually sent short in the court but can also be sent deep. A tip is in contrast to swinging the arm to hit the ball over the net.
KILL
An attack that is un-returnable in which it either hits the floor or a controlled second contact cannot be made off of the dig. This type of dig is often called a “shank”. A kill results in a point for the attacking team.
Volleyball court and equipments
SIDELINE
The two lines that run the length of the court are called “sidelines”. They are a total of 60 feet long and line up with the antennas that designate the side boundaries of the court. A server must serve from between these lines.
END LINE
The two lines that run the width of the court are called “end lines”. They are each 30 ft long and designate the end boundary of the court. At most levels, a server must contact the ball with out stepping on this line to serve.
CENTER LINE
The line that runs the width of the court under the net is called the “center line”. This line is also 30 ft long and designates the floor boundary between the two teams. Be sure to inquire locally regarding this line as rules regarding crossing or stepping on this line can vary.
ANTENNA
The thin, red and white striped poles that is attached to both sides of the net at the sidelines are called the “antennas”. These designate a vertical boundary of play that extends up to the ceiling of the gym. The ball is considered out if it touches the antenna or the net between the antenna and the pole as well as if the ball travels across the net over or outside of the antenna.
POLES
The metal structures used to hold and tighten the net are called “poles”. There are many different companies that manufacture net systems and different types of poles. There should always be a pad around the poles for players’ safety. In most leagues, it is legal for players to run past a pole to play a ball but the ball must travel back to their side outside of the antenna and then sub sequentially played to the opposing team between the antennas.
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