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  1. BUMP PASS – The use of joined forearms to pass or set a ball in an underhand manner. CENTER LINE – The boundary that runs directly under the net and divides the court into two equal halves. DIG – Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball. Slang for the art of passing an attacked ball

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  2. Mar 5, 2024 · Interference: When a player does not allow the opposition to complete a play on the ball. Kill: To smash the ball over-arm into the opponent's court; also called a "spike." Kong: A one-handed/one-armed block. More common in beach volleyball, it recalls noted movie ape King Kong swatting at planes from the Empire State Building.

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  3. Jun 6, 2024 · A sequence in volleyball where the ball is in play and is being sent back and forth over the net between teams. Rallies continue until a team makes a mistake, earns a point, or fails to return the ball legally. #16 Serve. The act that initiates each point in volleyball, where a player hits the ball over the net from behind the end line.

  4. Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball. Slang for the art of passing an attacked ball close to the floor. DINK – A legal push of the ball around or over blockers. DOUBLE BLOCK – Two players working in unison to deflect an attacked ball at the net back to the hitter ’s side. DOUBLE HIT – Successive hits or contacts by the same player ...

    • Ace: A serve that's not returned by the receiving team. Example: Anna's serve was so powerful that she scored an ace.
    • Antenna: Vertical rods attached to the net, indicating out-of-bounds. Example: The spike was out because it hit the antenna.
    • Approach: The steps a hitter takes before jumping and attacking the ball. Example: A good approach helps in delivering a strong spike.
    • Back Row Attack: A hit from behind the 3-meter line by a back-row player. Example: Their setter surprised us with a back-row attack.
  5. Volleyball Dig Volleyball terminology for a dig is defined as passing a spiked or hard hit ball. Defensive players are often call diggers. Volleyball Bump Pass A volleyball bump is done by joining your forearms together to pass a ball. It's most common to pass the ball when it's coming from the other side of the net. However, some passers may ...

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  7. Free Ball: A ball returned on a pass and not on a spike. Free Ball: A gentle return of the ball by the opponent. Free Zone: Area outside the boundaries of the court. Free Zone: Area outside the court boundaries. Friendly Fire: A light blow to the head with a serve. Front Slide: Sliding into position in front of the setter.

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