Volleyball

Volleyball

Volleyball is a team sports involving two teams seperated by a net. The game is played with each team hitting the ball to the opposing teams side with the object of preventing the ball from touching the gound on their side. Winners are determined by the first team to reach a certain point score, typically 21 or 11.

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heater

Sports; Volleyball

A ball that is hit very hard and is therefore difficult to return.

hit

Sports; Volleyball

An offensive player touching the ball no matter how hard or soft. A team has three hits to return the ball back over the net. Over three and it is illegal.

hold

Sports; Volleyball

Allowing the ball to come to rest in the hands, briefly, while attempting to make a shot. The ball should be released immediately.

hook serve

Sports; Volleyball

When serving the ball a player will make a circular motion with their arm from the time they throw the ball into the air until they make contact with the ball which will be above their head.