Volleyball

set

overhead pass used to set up a hitter to spike

How is a spike ball hit?

The player runs up, jumps, and hits the ball to a specific spot on the other side of the net.

What does a match in volleyball consist of?

A match in volleyball consists of either three or five 15 point games.

How many total points can be scored in a game of volleyball

A team wins a game by scoring 15 points with a two point advantage and wins the match by winning the best of three or five games.

What is an underhand serve?

The underhand serve is where the ball is held with one hand, but hit with the palm of the other.

What is the ready position in volleyball and how is it used?

When the knees are slightly bent with hands at waist level and elbows near the body to let the player concentrate on the ball.

attack

a hitter attempts to spike the set ball

dig

a player recovers an attacked ball

match

a team wins 3 out of 5 games

assist

awarded to the player who set up the kill, usually awarded to the setter

game

first team that reaches 25 points

bump

forearm pass

What clothing is typically worn in the game of volleyball?

Comfortable sportswear which allows for free movement.

Why is volleyball considered to be such a good aerobic exercise?

It is fast paced with constant jumping and running.

How is a block used?

It is used to stop spiked balls.

What is an underhand serve?

It is where the ball is throw into the air a few feet above the players head, the right hand is raised up and back while the elbow comes forward, the arm is extended at the elbow and the server hits the ball with the heel of their hand.

What is a pass and how is it used?

Once the ball is served the player that will pass the ball that gets into the position under the ball, with knees bent, hands up, and fingers cupped. All the fingers and two thumbs contact the ball, but the ball does not touch the palm of the hand.

kill

the attack/ spike results in a side-out or point

setter

the players whose job is to set up the attacks