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VolleyballVolleyball

The History of VolleyballThe History of Volleyball William Morgan invented the game of William Morgan invented the game of

Volleyball in 1895 at the YMCA in Holyoke, Volleyball in 1895 at the YMCA in Holyoke, Mass.Mass.

Volleyball was first called “Mintonette”.Volleyball was first called “Mintonette”. In 1964, Volleyball was introduced to the In 1964, Volleyball was introduced to the

Olympic games in Tokyo.Olympic games in Tokyo. In 1984, the United States Men's and In 1984, the United States Men's and

Women's teams won medals for the first Women's teams won medals for the first time. Men’s won gold, Women won silver.time. Men’s won gold, Women won silver.

Today there are 24 million Americans who Today there are 24 million Americans who play Volleyball.play Volleyball.

There are over 800 million people worldwide There are over 800 million people worldwide who play Volleyball at least once a week.who play Volleyball at least once a week.

The object of the game is for each team to The object of the game is for each team to send the ball over the net and get it to land on send the ball over the net and get it to land on their opponents court.their opponents court.

Rules of the GameRules of the Game

The ball is put into play by the right back-row player The ball is put into play by the right back-row player who serves the ball by hitting it over the net to the who serves the ball by hitting it over the net to the opponent's court. opponent's court.

A team is allowed to hit the ball three times (in A team is allowed to hit the ball three times (in addition to the block contact) to return it to the addition to the block contact) to return it to the opponent's court. opponent's court.

A player is not allowed to hit the ball twice A player is not allowed to hit the ball twice consecutively, except when attempting a block. consecutively, except when attempting a block.

The rally continues until the ball touches the The rally continues until the ball touches the ground/floor, goes "out" or a team fails to return it to ground/floor, goes "out" or a team fails to return it to the opponent's court or commits a fault. the opponent's court or commits a fault.

A player "lifts" or "carries" the ball (the ball remains A player "lifts" or "carries" the ball (the ball remains in contact with the player's body for too long). It is in contact with the player's body for too long). It is called a “Carry”.called a “Carry”.

A player touches the net with any part of his or her A player touches the net with any part of his or her body or clothing while making a play on the ball body or clothing while making a play on the ball (with the exception of the hair). It is called a “Net”.(with the exception of the hair). It is called a “Net”.

A back-row player spikes the ball while it is A back-row player spikes the ball while it is completely above the top of the net, unless he or completely above the top of the net, unless he or she jumped from behind the attack line (the player she jumped from behind the attack line (the player is, however, allowed to land in front of the attack is, however, allowed to land in front of the attack line).line).

When serving, a player steps on the court or the When serving, a player steps on the court or the end line before making contact with the ball. This is end line before making contact with the ball. This is also called a foot fault.also called a foot fault.

Service can be from any where along the end lineService can be from any where along the end line If the ball hits the line, it is in.If the ball hits the line, it is in.

Court layoutsCourt layouts

60 feet long by 30 feet 60 feet long by 30 feet wide.wide.

Net height; Women’s 7’4”, Net height; Women’s 7’4”, Men’s 8’0”Men’s 8’0”

Player Positions:Player Positions:

Left FrontLeft Front Center Front Right Center Front Right FrontFront

Left backLeft back Center back Center back Right BackRight Back

ScoringScoring

RALLY POINT SCORINGRALLY POINT SCORING The team winning a rally scores a point. When the receiving team The team winning a rally scores a point. When the receiving team

wins a rally, it gains a point and the right to serve, and its players wins a rally, it gains a point and the right to serve, and its players rotate one position clockwise. rotate one position clockwise.

The best of three or best of five games will win matches. Games The best of three or best of five games will win matches. Games played to 25, win by two. Final game is played to 15. played to 25, win by two. Final game is played to 15.

Rally point scoring is what High Schools play.Rally point scoring is what High Schools play.

SIDEOUT SCORINGSIDEOUT SCORING Only the serving team may score a point. When the receiving team Only the serving team may score a point. When the receiving team

wins a rally, it gains the right to serve and its players rotate one wins a rally, it gains the right to serve and its players rotate one position clockwise. position clockwise.

Games are played to 15 win by two.Games are played to 15 win by two.

Volleyball SkillsVolleyball Skills

ServingServingPassingPassingSettingSettingSpiking/HittingSpiking/HittingBlockingBlocking

Serving Serving UNDERHAND SERVEUNDERHAND SERVE ☺ Stand facing the net with the foot opposite the Stand facing the net with the foot opposite the

hitting hand forward. hitting hand forward. ☺ The ball is held at waist level. The ball is held at waist level. ☺ The player leans forward as they swing their arm The player leans forward as they swing their arm

foreword and contact the ball. foreword and contact the ball. ☺ The hand holding the ball is dropped just before the The hand holding the ball is dropped just before the

contact. contact. ☺ The player hits underneath the ball with the heel of The player hits underneath the ball with the heel of

the hand. the hand. ☺ The hitting arm follows through in the direction of The hitting arm follows through in the direction of

the target. the target.

OVERHAND SERVEOVERHAND SERVE

ARM TOSSARM TOSS ☺ With firm wrist, toss the ball 18 inches and in line with the hitting With firm wrist, toss the ball 18 inches and in line with the hitting

shoulder. shoulder.

HAND UP AND BACK BEFORE THE TOSSHAND UP AND BACK BEFORE THE TOSS ☺ Elbow and hand are at shoulder height or above throughout the Elbow and hand are at shoulder height or above throughout the

entire serving motion. entire serving motion.

SHIFTSHIFT ☺ Shift weight to lead foot, or step forward, as you make contact with Shift weight to lead foot, or step forward, as you make contact with

the ball. the ball.

SWING TO TARGETSWING TO TARGET ☺ Wrist firm throughout serve. Wrist firm throughout serve. ☺ Contact with heel of hand through middle back of ball. Contact with heel of hand through middle back of ball. ☺ The contact should sound like a "thud", not a "slap" sound. The contact should sound like a "thud", not a "slap" sound. ☺ Hand follows ball to target. Hand follows ball to target. ☺ Finish with hand alongside or within body line. Finish with hand alongside or within body line.

PassingPassing Hand Hand

placementplacement

Start in ready position with feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Upper body should be bent forward and the arms out ready.

Move quickly to get behind the ball. Maintain low body position.

Contact the ball on the forearms just above the wrists.

Direct the ball by tilting arms toward target. (Turtle)

Follow path of ball to its target .

SettingSetting Start in the ready position facing the Start in the ready position facing the

target. target. Form a triangle with thumbs and Form a triangle with thumbs and

pointer fingers (hands should not be pointer fingers (hands should not be touching) touching)

Place hands directly in front of the face Place hands directly in front of the face close to the forehead. close to the forehead.

On contact, set by extending the arms On contact, set by extending the arms and legs. and legs.

Common MistakesCommon Mistakes Contacting the ball with the palms of Contacting the ball with the palms of

the hands. the hands. Facing where the ball is coming from. Facing where the ball is coming from.

Spiking/HittingSpiking/Hitting

Common MistakesCommon Mistakes One foot jump One foot jump Ball hit with fist instead of open hand Ball hit with fist instead of open hand "Tennis serve" arm action; one arm is swung forward and the "Tennis serve" arm action; one arm is swung forward and the

other is swung behind other is swung behind "Shot-put" arm action "Shot-put" arm action

Upper BodyUpper Body Pull the hitting arm back with the elbow and hand at shoulder Pull the hitting arm back with the elbow and hand at shoulder

height or higher. height or higher.

The hand should be open and relaxed, with the palm facing The hand should be open and relaxed, with the palm facing away from the ear. away from the ear.

The elbow should swing forward and raise above the head.The elbow should swing forward and raise above the head. Arm and hand swing over the top as the heal of the hand Arm and hand swing over the top as the heal of the hand

contacts the ball. contacts the ball.

Snap through the ball. Snap through the ball.

Contact point is slightly in front of and as high as possible Contact point is slightly in front of and as high as possible above the hitting shoulder. above the hitting shoulder.

APPROACHAPPROACH Right - Left finish. (for right handers) Right - Left finish. (for right handers)

Left - Right finish. (for left handers) Left - Right finish. (for left handers)

Three step or four step approach (both o.k.) Three step or four step approach (both o.k.)

Important to make the step a long and explosive one. Important to make the step a long and explosive one.

JUMPJUMP Jump up (vertically) to meet ball. Jump up (vertically) to meet ball.

Contact the ball at the peak of your jump with a straight arm.Contact the ball at the peak of your jump with a straight arm. Jump straight up and straight down. Do not touch the net.Jump straight up and straight down. Do not touch the net.

BlockingBlocking Arms extended and wrist locked and angled Arms extended and wrist locked and angled

toward opponents floor. toward opponents floor. Keep your shoulders square to the net. Keep your shoulders square to the net. When you move along the net to block, When you move along the net to block,

plant so that you jump straight up and down. plant so that you jump straight up and down. Land in the same place from where you Land in the same place from where you

jump. jump.

VocabularyVocabularyACEACE - A serve that is not passable and results immediately in a point. - A serve that is not passable and results immediately in a point.

ANTENNA ANTENNA - The vertical rods (normally white and red) mounted near the edges of the net. The antennas are mounted directly above the sidelines and are - The vertical rods (normally white and red) mounted near the edges of the net. The antennas are mounted directly above the sidelines and are not-in-play. Antennas are not usually used on outdoor nets. not-in-play. Antennas are not usually used on outdoor nets.

APPROACHAPPROACH - Fast stride toward the net by a spiker before he jumps in the air. - Fast stride toward the net by a spiker before he jumps in the air.

ASSISTASSIST - Passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill. This stat is normally only logged for high school, college, and - Passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill. This stat is normally only logged for high school, college, and National/Olympic team play.National/Olympic team play.

ATTACKATTACK - The offensive action of hitting the ball. The attempt by one team to terminate the play by hitting the ball to the floor on the opponent's side. - The offensive action of hitting the ball. The attempt by one team to terminate the play by hitting the ball to the floor on the opponent's side.

ATTACK BLOCKATTACK BLOCK - Receiving players' aggressive attempt to block a spiked ball before it crosses the net. - Receiving players' aggressive attempt to block a spiked ball before it crosses the net.

ATTACK ERRORATTACK ERROR - An unsuccessful attack which does one of the following: 1) the ball lands out of bounds, 2) the ball goes into the net and terminates play or - An unsuccessful attack which does one of the following: 1) the ball lands out of bounds, 2) the ball goes into the net and terminates play or goes into the net on the third hit, 3)the ball is blocked by the opposition for a point or sideout, 4) the attacker is called for a center line violation, or 5) goes into the net on the third hit, 3)the ball is blocked by the opposition for a point or sideout, 4) the attacker is called for a center line violation, or 5) the attacker is called for illegal contact (lift, double hit...) on the attack.the attacker is called for illegal contact (lift, double hit...) on the attack.

ATTACKERATTACKER - Also "hitter" or "spiker." A player who attempts to hit a ball offensively with the purpose of terminating play in his or her team's favor. - Also "hitter" or "spiker." A player who attempts to hit a ball offensively with the purpose of terminating play in his or her team's favor.

ATTACK LINEATTACK LINE - A line 3m from the net that separates the front row players from the back row players. Commonly referred to as the "10-foot line." - A line 3m from the net that separates the front row players from the back row players. Commonly referred to as the "10-foot line."

BACKCOURTBACKCOURT - The area from the endline to the attack line. - The area from the endline to the attack line.

BACK SETBACK SET - A set delivered behind the setter’s back, which is subsequently hit by an attacker. - A set delivered behind the setter’s back, which is subsequently hit by an attacker.

BACK ROW ATTACKBACK ROW ATTACK – When a back row player attacks the ball by jumping from behind the 3m line before hitting the ball. If the back row player steps on or – When a back row player attacks the ball by jumping from behind the 3m line before hitting the ball. If the back row player steps on or past the 3m line during take-off, the attack is illegal.past the 3m line during take-off, the attack is illegal.

BEACH DIGBEACH DIG - An open hand receive of the ball, also called a "Deep Dish" - An open hand receive of the ball, also called a "Deep Dish"

BLOCKBLOCK - A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court. It may be a combination of one, two or three players - A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court. It may be a combination of one, two or three players jumping in front of the opposing spiker and contacting the spiked ball with the hands.jumping in front of the opposing spiker and contacting the spiked ball with the hands.

BUMPBUMP – a common term for forearm passing. – a common term for forearm passing.

BALL HANDLING ERRORBALL HANDLING ERROR - Any time the official calls a double hit, a thrown ball or a lift (except on a serve reception or attack). For our purposes, this - Any time the official calls a double hit, a thrown ball or a lift (except on a serve reception or attack). For our purposes, this category also includes any blocking errors (when an official calls a blocker for a violation such as going into the net, centerline violation, reaching over category also includes any blocking errors (when an official calls a blocker for a violation such as going into the net, centerline violation, reaching over the net, etc.). the net, etc.).

BUMP PASSBUMP PASS - The use of joined forearms to pass or set a ball in an underhand manner. - The use of joined forearms to pass or set a ball in an underhand manner.

CAMPFIRECAMPFIRE - A ball that falls to the floor in an area that's surrounded by two, three, four or more players. At the instant after the ball hits the floor, it appears as - A ball that falls to the floor in an area that's surrounded by two, three, four or more players. At the instant after the ball hits the floor, it appears as if the players are encircling and staring at a campfire. if the players are encircling and staring at a campfire.

CENTER LINECENTER LINE - The boundary that runs directly under the net and divides the court into two equal halves. - The boundary that runs directly under the net and divides the court into two equal halves.

CLOSING THE BLOCKCLOSING THE BLOCK - The responsibility of the assisting blocker(s) to join the primary blocker and create an impenetrable block in which a ball cannot fit - The responsibility of the assisting blocker(s) to join the primary blocker and create an impenetrable block in which a ball cannot fit between the two individual blockers. between the two individual blockers.

CROSS COURT SHOTCROSS COURT SHOT - An individual attack directed at an angle from one end of the offensive team's side of the net to the opposite sideline of the defensive - An individual attack directed at an angle from one end of the offensive team's side of the net to the opposite sideline of the defensive team's court. team's court.

CUT SHOTCUT SHOT - A spike from the hitter's strong side that travels at a sharp angle across the net - A spike from the hitter's strong side that travels at a sharp angle across the net

DECOYDECOY - An offensive play meant to disguise the spiker who will receive the set. - An offensive play meant to disguise the spiker who will receive the set.

DEEP SETDEEP SET - Set to be hit away from the net to confuse or disrupt the timing of the blockers. - Set to be hit away from the net to confuse or disrupt the timing of the blockers.

DIGDIG - Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball. Slang for the art of passing an attacked ball close to the floor. - Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball. Slang for the art of passing an attacked ball close to the floor.

DINKDINK - A legal push of the ball around or over blockers. - A legal push of the ball around or over blockers.

DOUBLE BLOCKDOUBLE BLOCK - Two players working in unison to deflect an attacked ball at the net back to the hitter’s side. - Two players working in unison to deflect an attacked ball at the net back to the hitter’s side.

DOUBLE HIT DOUBLE HIT - Successive hits or contacts by the same player. (Illegal)- Successive hits or contacts by the same player. (Illegal)

DOUBLE QUICKDOUBLE QUICK - Two hitters approaching the setter for a quick inside hit. - Two hitters approaching the setter for a quick inside hit.

DOUBLESDOUBLES - A game with two players on each side, most commonly played on a sand court. - A game with two players on each side, most commonly played on a sand court.

VocabularyVocabulary

FIVE-ONEFIVE-ONE – A 6-player offensive system that uses five hitters and one setter. – A 6-player offensive system that uses five hitters and one setter.

FIVE SETFIVE SET – A back set to the right front hitter. – A back set to the right front hitter.

FLAREFLARE – Inside-out path of an outside spiker who hid behind a quick hitter. – Inside-out path of an outside spiker who hid behind a quick hitter.

FLOATERFLOATER - A serve which does not spin or rotate and therefore moves in an erratic path. This is similar to a "knuckle ball" pitch in baseball. - A serve which does not spin or rotate and therefore moves in an erratic path. This is similar to a "knuckle ball" pitch in baseball.

FOREARM PASSFOREARM PASS - Join your arms from the elbows to the wrists and strike the ball with the fleshy part of your forearms in an underhand motion. - Join your arms from the elbows to the wrists and strike the ball with the fleshy part of your forearms in an underhand motion.

FOULFOUL - A violation of the rules. - A violation of the rules.

FOUR SETFOUR SET - A set 1' from the sideline, and 1’ to 2' above the net. - A set 1' from the sideline, and 1’ to 2' above the net.

FOUR-TWOFOUR-TWO - A 6-player offensive system using four hitters and two setters. - A 6-player offensive system using four hitters and two setters.

FREE BALLFREE BALL - A ball that will be returned by a pass rather than a spike. This is usually called aloud by the defense instructing players to move into serve receive positions. - A ball that will be returned by a pass rather than a spike. This is usually called aloud by the defense instructing players to move into serve receive positions.

HELD BALLHELD BALL - A ball that comes to rest during contact resulting in a foul. - A ball that comes to rest during contact resulting in a foul.

HITHIT - To jump and strike the ball with an overhand, forceful shot. - To jump and strike the ball with an overhand, forceful shot.

HITTERHITTER - Also "spiker" or "attacker" - Also "spiker" or "attacker"

HITTING PERCENTAGE HITTING PERCENTAGE - kills vs. attempts- kills vs. attempts

INSIDE SHOOTINSIDE SHOOT - A play set or a 33. - A play set or a 33.

ISOLATION PLAYISOLATION PLAY - Designed to isolate the attacker on a specific defender, normally to exploit a weakness or give a hitter a chance to hit against a single block. - Designed to isolate the attacker on a specific defender, normally to exploit a weakness or give a hitter a chance to hit against a single block.

JUNGLE BALL JUNGLE BALL - Any volleyball game with people who don't really know how to play volleyball. A common euphemism for this type of game is "Picnic Volleyball."- Any volleyball game with people who don't really know how to play volleyball. A common euphemism for this type of game is "Picnic Volleyball."

JUMP SERVE - JUMP SERVE - A serve that is started by the server tossing the ball into the air and jumping into and hitting the ball in its downward motion.A serve that is started by the server tossing the ball into the air and jumping into and hitting the ball in its downward motion.

JOUSTJOUST – When 2 opposing players are simultaneously attempting to play a ball above the net. – When 2 opposing players are simultaneously attempting to play a ball above the net.

KEYKEY - To predict a team's next play by observation of patterns or habits. - To predict a team's next play by observation of patterns or habits.

KILL KILL - An attack that results in an immediate point or side out. - An attack that results in an immediate point or side out.

LINELINE - The marks that serve as boundaries of a court. - The marks that serve as boundaries of a court.

LINE SHOT LINE SHOT - A ball spiked down an opponent's sideline, closest to the hitter and outside the block. - A ball spiked down an opponent's sideline, closest to the hitter and outside the block.

LET SERVE LET SERVE - A serve that contacts the net. If the ball dribbles over, it's playable just like any other ball that contacts the net on the way over. If the ball fails to clear the net, it will - A serve that contacts the net. If the ball dribbles over, it's playable just like any other ball that contacts the net on the way over. If the ball fails to clear the net, it will become dead when it either hits the serving team's court, or is contacted by a player on the serving team.become dead when it either hits the serving team's court, or is contacted by a player on the serving team.

MIDDLE-BACKMIDDLE-BACK - A defensive system that uses the middle back player to cover deep spikes. - A defensive system that uses the middle back player to cover deep spikes.

MIDDLE-UPMIDDLE-UP - A defensive system that uses the middle back player to cover dinks or short shots. - A defensive system that uses the middle back player to cover dinks or short shots.

MINTONETTEMINTONETTE - The original name of the game of volleyball, created by William Morgan. - The original name of the game of volleyball, created by William Morgan.

MULTIPLE OFFENSEMULTIPLE OFFENSE - A system of play using different types of sets other than just normal outside sets. - A system of play using different types of sets other than just normal outside sets.

OFFSIDE BLOCKOFFSIDE BLOCK - Player at the net, which is on the side away from the opponent's attack. - Player at the net, which is on the side away from the opponent's attack.

OFF-SPEED HITOFF-SPEED HIT - Any ball spiked with less than maximum force but with spin. - Any ball spiked with less than maximum force but with spin.

OUTSIDE HITTEROUTSIDE HITTER – a left-front or right-front attacker normally taking an approach which starts from outside the court – a left-front or right-front attacker normally taking an approach which starts from outside the court

OVERHAND PASSOVERHAND PASS - A pass executed with both hands open, controlled by the fingers and thumbs, played just above the forehead. - A pass executed with both hands open, controlled by the fingers and thumbs, played just above the forehead.

OVERHAND SERVEOVERHAND SERVE - Serving the ball and striking it with the hand above the shoulder. - Serving the ball and striking it with the hand above the shoulder.

OVERLAPOVERLAP – refers to the positions of the players in the rotation prior to the contact of the ball when serving. – refers to the positions of the players in the rotation prior to the contact of the ball when serving.

PANCAKEPANCAKE - A one-handed defensive technique where the hand is extended and the palm is slid along the floor as the player dives or extension rolls, and timed so that the ball - A one-handed defensive technique where the hand is extended and the palm is slid along the floor as the player dives or extension rolls, and timed so that the ball bounces off the back of the hand.bounces off the back of the hand.

PASS PASS – see "Forearm Pass"– see "Forearm Pass"

PENETRATION PENETRATION – The act of reaching across and breaking the plane of the net during blocking.– The act of reaching across and breaking the plane of the net during blocking.

POINT OF SERVICEPOINT OF SERVICE - A serve that results in a point (an ace by NCAA standards) as the serve is not returnable due to a bad pass by the receiver, this number includes aces. - A serve that results in a point (an ace by NCAA standards) as the serve is not returnable due to a bad pass by the receiver, this number includes aces.

POWER ALLEYPOWER ALLEY - A cross-court hit traveling away from the spiker to the farthest point of the court. - A cross-court hit traveling away from the spiker to the farthest point of the court.

POWER TIPPOWER TIP – A ball that is pushed or directed with force by an attacking team. – A ball that is pushed or directed with force by an attacking team.

POWER VOLLEYBALLPOWER VOLLEYBALL - A competitive style of volleyball started by the Japanese. - A competitive style of volleyball started by the Japanese.

QUICK QUICK – a player approaching the setter for a quick inside hit– a player approaching the setter for a quick inside hit

VocabularyVocabulary

QUICK SETQUICK SET – a set (usually 2’ above the net) in which the hitter is approaching the setter, and may even be in the air, before the setter delivers the ball. This – a set (usually 2’ above the net) in which the hitter is approaching the setter, and may even be in the air, before the setter delivers the ball. This type of set requires precise timing between the setter and hitter.type of set requires precise timing between the setter and hitter.

READY POSITIONREADY POSITION - The flexed, yet comfortable, posture a player assumes before moving to contact the ball. - The flexed, yet comfortable, posture a player assumes before moving to contact the ball.

RECEPTION ERRORRECEPTION ERROR - A serve that a player should have been able to return, but results in an ace (and only in the case of an ace). If it is a "husband/wife" - A serve that a player should have been able to return, but results in an ace (and only in the case of an ace). If it is a "husband/wife" play (where the ball splits the two receivers), the receiving team is given the reception error instead of an individual.play (where the ball splits the two receivers), the receiving team is given the reception error instead of an individual.

RED CARD RED CARD – a severe penalty in which an official displays a red card. The result of a red card may be a player is disqualified, the team loses the serve, or the – a severe penalty in which an official displays a red card. The result of a red card may be a player is disqualified, the team loses the serve, or the team loses a point. A red card may be given with or without a prior yellow card as a warning; it is up to the official’s discretion.team loses a point. A red card may be given with or without a prior yellow card as a warning; it is up to the official’s discretion.

ROLL ROLL - a certain way to pass a ball in which the digger, or passer lays out an arm, passes the ball, and rolls over the shoulder (over the shoulder roll) or back - a certain way to pass a ball in which the digger, or passer lays out an arm, passes the ball, and rolls over the shoulder (over the shoulder roll) or back (barrel roll) after passing the ball. This is a quick way to return to action after the play.(barrel roll) after passing the ball. This is a quick way to return to action after the play.

ROOF ROOF - A ball that when spiked is blocked by a defensive player such that the ball deflects straight to the floor on the attacker’s side.- A ball that when spiked is blocked by a defensive player such that the ball deflects straight to the floor on the attacker’s side.

ROTATION ROTATION - The clockwise movement of players around the court and through the serving position following a side out. - The clockwise movement of players around the court and through the serving position following a side out.

SERVESERVE - One of the six basic skills; used to put the ball into play. It is the only skill controlled exclusively by one player. - One of the six basic skills; used to put the ball into play. It is the only skill controlled exclusively by one player.

SERVERSERVER - The player who puts the ball into play. - The player who puts the ball into play.

SERVICE ERROR SERVICE ERROR - An unsuccessful serve in which one or more of the following occurs: 1) the ball hits the net or fails to clear the net, 2) the ball lands out of - An unsuccessful serve in which one or more of the following occurs: 1) the ball hits the net or fails to clear the net, 2) the ball lands out of bounds, or 3) the server commits a foot fault.bounds, or 3) the server commits a foot fault.

SERVICE WINNERSERVICE WINNER - A point the serving team scores when this player has served the ball. The point can be an immediate (in the case of an ace) or delayed - A point the serving team scores when this player has served the ball. The point can be an immediate (in the case of an ace) or delayed (a kill or opponent attack error after a long rally). Therefore, the sum of the team's service winners equals their score. (a kill or opponent attack error after a long rally). Therefore, the sum of the team's service winners equals their score.

SETSET - The tactical skill in which a ball is directed to a point where a player can spike it into the opponent's court. - The tactical skill in which a ball is directed to a point where a player can spike it into the opponent's court.

SETTER SETTER – the player who has the 2nd of 3 contacts of the ball who "sets" the ball with an "Overhand Pass" for a teammate to hit. The setter normally runs the – the player who has the 2nd of 3 contacts of the ball who "sets" the ball with an "Overhand Pass" for a teammate to hit. The setter normally runs the offense.offense.

SIDE OUTSIDE OUT - Occurs when the receiving team successfully puts the ball away against the serving team, or when the serving team commits an unforced error, - Occurs when the receiving team successfully puts the ball away against the serving team, or when the serving team commits an unforced error, and the receiving team thus gains the right to serve. and the receiving team thus gains the right to serve.

SIX PACKSIX PACK – Occurs when a blocker gets hit in the head or face by a spiked ball. – Occurs when a blocker gets hit in the head or face by a spiked ball.

SIX-TWO SIX-TWO – A 6-player offense using 2 setters opposite one another in the rotation. Setter 1 becomes a hitter upon rotating into the front row as setter 2 – A 6-player offense using 2 setters opposite one another in the rotation. Setter 1 becomes a hitter upon rotating into the front row as setter 2 rotates into the back row and becomes the setter.rotates into the back row and becomes the setter.

SPIKESPIKE - Also hit or attack. A ball contacted with force by a player on the offensive team who intends to terminate the ball on the opponent's floor or off the - Also hit or attack. A ball contacted with force by a player on the offensive team who intends to terminate the ball on the opponent's floor or off the opponent's blocker. opponent's blocker.

STRONG SIDE STRONG SIDE - When a right-handed hitter is hitting from the left-front position or when a left-handed hitter is hitting from the right-front position.- When a right-handed hitter is hitting from the left-front position or when a left-handed hitter is hitting from the right-front position.

STUFFSTUFF - A ball that is deflected back to the attacking team's floor by the opponent's blockers. A slang term for "block." - A ball that is deflected back to the attacking team's floor by the opponent's blockers. A slang term for "block."

TURNING IN TURNING IN – the act of an outside blocker turning his/her body into the court so as to ensure the blocked ball is deflected into the court and lands in-bounds.– the act of an outside blocker turning his/her body into the court so as to ensure the blocked ball is deflected into the court and lands in-bounds.

UNDERHAND SERVEUNDERHAND SERVE – a serve in which the ball is given a slight under-hand toss from about waist high and then struck with the opposite closed fist in an – a serve in which the ball is given a slight under-hand toss from about waist high and then struck with the opposite closed fist in an "underhand pitching" motion."underhand pitching" motion.

WEAK SIDE WEAK SIDE – When a right-handed player is hitting from right-front position or when a left-handed player is hitting from the left-front position. – When a right-handed player is hitting from right-front position or when a left-handed player is hitting from the left-front position.

WIPE WIPE – when a hitter pushes the ball off of the opposing block so it lands out of bounds– when a hitter pushes the ball off of the opposing block so it lands out of bounds

YELLOW CARD YELLOW CARD – a warning from an official indicated by the display of a yellow card. Any player or coach who receives two yellow cards in a match is – a warning from an official indicated by the display of a yellow card. Any player or coach who receives two yellow cards in a match is disqualified. A single yellow card does not result in loss of point or serve.disqualified. A single yellow card does not result in loss of point or serve.

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NetNet 10 foot line10 foot line SidelineSideline End lineEnd line Left front Left frontRight frontRight front Center frontCenter front Left backLeft back Right backRight back Center back Center back

Define the following words: Ace, Attacker, Back Set, Block, Bump, Centerline, Dink, Hitter, Jungle Define the following words: Ace, Attacker, Back Set, Block, Bump, Centerline, Dink, Hitter, Jungle Ball, Let Serve, Outside Hitter, Rotation, Side Out, Six-Two, Weak Side.Ball, Let Serve, Outside Hitter, Rotation, Side Out, Six-Two, Weak Side.

Work CitedWork CitedSkillsSkills http://volleyball.org/playing/index.html

PhotosPhotos http://www.volleyballwa.com.au/skillset.htm

http://www.tkohl.com/Handbook/Basic%20Skills/Serve/serve.htmhttp://www.tkohl.com/Handbook/Basic%20Skills/Serve/serve.htm

RulesRules http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volleyball#Game_playhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volleyball#Game_play