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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centerline

Sports; Volleyball

The Centerline runs underneath the net and if a player crosses it then their side loses the point.

change of court

Sports; Volleyball

After a set is completed the teams will switch sides of the court. The odd thing is, the team members who are sitting on the bench also change benches.

chuck

Sports; Volleyball

This is when the ball is pushed or thrown rather than being hit.

block

Sports; Volleyball

When a player jumps up, very close to the net, with their arms straight up in the air to block an opposing players spike shot.

ace

Sports; Volleyball

This is a serve that is hit into the opponent's court without an opposing player touching it.

antenna

Sports; Volleyball

There are two antennae, which are on each end of the net and mark the inbounds area. They are 1.8 meters (6 feet) tall. They are made of a flexible material.

assisted hit

Sports; Volleyball

One player can't help a teammate to reach the ball. However, if a player is going to commit a fault another player can pull or help them and if because of this help a fault is not committed, there is ...