Studied by 0 people
Serve
The opening skill in volleyball determined by a coin toss where the winning team chooses the service side.
Underhand Serve
A serve where the player faces the net with the left foot in front, swinging the cupped hand backward and following through the direction of the flight of the ball.
Overhand Serve
A common service style executed by tossing the ball 2 to 3 feet in the air above the right shoulder.
Floater Serve
A serve done by hitting the ball at its midpoint with little follow-through.
Topspin Serve
A serve achieved by hitting the ball on its lower midsection, snapping the wrist, and rolling the hand over the top.
Sidearm Serve
A serve where the ball is held at hip level, tossed into the air, and the arm swings parallel to the floor.
Passing
Ball handling skills involving the act of hitting the ball intentionally or unintentionally.
Tossing
A method of passing the ball using the fleshy parts of the fingers and wrist action.
Forearm Pass
Also known as 'bump' or 'dig', the most frequently used ball handling skill in volleyball.
Overhand Pass
Used for accurately passing any ball above the head and for setting technique to an attacker.
One-Arm Pass
An emergency pass done when the ball cannot be intercepted by two hands.
Spiking
An attack skill that drives the ball hard to the opponent's court.
Blocking
A defensive skill aimed at making the ball unreturnable while it's in the opponent's court.
Side Step
A technique involving lateral movement to develop leaping ability for blocking.
Cross Step
A technique used for blocking balls coming from an attack hit far from the net.
Timing
An important skill for blocking, involving coordinating jumps with the ball's flight.
Body Coordination
Ensuring body control in the air, including arm and hand positioning while blocking.
Hitting the ball
Aiming to strike the ball at the right moment to effectively block or return it.
Ball Handling Skills
Skills related to controlling and managing the ball through various techniques.
Coin Toss
The method used to determine which team will serve first in a volleyball match.
Net Play
Refers to actions taken near the net, including spiking, blocking, and setting.
Attack Hit
An offensive play where a player strikes the ball with the intent to score.
Defense
Strategies and skills employed to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
Team Coordination
The ability of teammates to work together effectively during a play.
Follow-Through,
The continuation of movement after hitting the ball, crucial for various serves.
Ball Flight
The path the ball takes once it is struck, important for anticipating play.
Effective Jump
A jump that maximizes height and control when attempting to spike or block.
Attacker
The player who attempts to score by hitting the ball over the net.
Service Side
The specific side of the court from which a serve is executed.
Ball Placement
The strategic positioning of the ball to maximize scoring opportunities.
Leaping Ability
The physical capability to jump high, crucial for blocking and spiking.
Note 
Flashcard (64)