Volleyball Flashcards
How many players in a team?
6
Games starts with a ___
Serve
The ball that hits the net on the serve and goes over is ____
Good/In
Players must serve from behind the _____ ___
Service line
The offensive team may hit the ball up to ___ times to get the ball over the net.
3
Players may not touch the ___ during play
Net
The same player may NOT hit the ball ____ in a row
Twice
Any ball that hits a line is considered ___
In
Each player should cover their area of the floor, working together as a team will help to keep the ball going and prevent from hitting the floor.
Defense
Games go to ___ points and a team must win by ___
25; 2
A match is considered __ of __ games
3; 5
When a player hits a ball two times in a row (considered a foul)
Carry/held ball
Not hitting the ball cleanly (considered a foul)
Double hit
A ball is “caught” or pushed
Lift
A ball-handling skill that a player uses to legally contact the ball at a level below the waist using the forearms as the contact surface, usually the first contact made after a serve.
Pass/Bump
Using both hands simultaneously to contact the ball above the head and direct it to the intended target or attacker so the ball can be spiked in the opponent’s court.
Set
The attempt by one team to terminate the play by hitting the ball to the floor on the opponent’s side
Attack
One, two or three players jumping in front of the opposing spiker and contacting the spiked ball with hands in attempt to prevent the ball from coming over the net.
Block
Retrieving an attacked ball close to the floor
Dig
A one handed hit, over or under handed, used to put the ball into play
Serve
The player responsible for setting the ball, they usually take the second hit when on offense in attempt to set up a play
Setter
A player who specializes in playing the back row and passing the ball
Defensive Specialist
A player who specializes in attacking or spiking the ball
Attackers
