Volleyball Terminology: A Glossary of Key Terms, Exercises of Sport Studies

Volleyball Terms

Ace- a service that scores a point without the opposition being able to

play the ball.

Block- a way to defend your side of the net by jumping and raising both

arms to stop the ball from crossing the net

Bump- a two-forearm volley used to pass the ball up to the front row

Dig- a one handed closed fist pass, generally used as a last resort to play

the ball

Double hit- when a player touches the ball twice consecutively on the

same play

Double hit- when a player touches the ball twice consecutively on the

same play