1.

TEAM SPORTS

A team sport includes any sport which involves players working together towards a
shared objective. A team sport is an activity in which a group of individuals, on the same
team, work together to accomplish an ultimate goal which is usually to win. This can be
done in a number of ways such as outscoring the opposing team. Team members set
goals, make decisions, communicate, manage conflict, and solve problems in a
supportive, trusting atmosphere in order to accomplish their objectives. This can be
seen in sports such as hockey, football, American football, association football,
basketball, volleyball, tennis, water polo, lacrosse, rowing, rugby league, rugby union,
cricket, handball and many others. Every team sport is different. Some team sports are
practiced between opposing teams, where the players interact directly and
simultaneously between them to achieve an objective. The objective generally involves
teammates facilitating the movement of a ball or similar item in accordance with a set of
rules, in order to score points. This usually involves careful strategic planning, good
preparation, and a mental and physical toughness of each individual that is part of the
team. Team sports rely on all of the players working together equally in order to
succeed at the task at hand. Being part of a team sport requires that each athlete has
patience and perseverance since the goals put forth to accomplish might take some
time to meet. This involves a good deal of dedication, hard work, and good leadership
over that span of time.

Reference: https://www.definitions.net/definition/TEAM+SPORT

2. TYPE OF TEAM SPORTS

8 different team sports to try

If you're looking for something new to do, whether that's looking to take up a sport or
trying to meet new friends, here are 8 team sports that you could try:

1. Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee (or Ultimate) is a fact paced, athletic and fun team sport, played using a
Frisbee. It’s played on grass, on the beach or indoors. This sport is super enjoyable and
the rules are simple enough to follow. It’s been around since the 1960s, but it’s
increasingly popular in recent years. You don’t need an athletic background, and can be
picked up by people of any fitness levels. Lots of colleges and universities now have an
Ultimate Frisbee club on campus.

2. Roller Derby

Roller Derby is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. It’s a team sport, played indoors on
roller-skates. There are new leagues and clubs popping up all over Ireland. There is a
great sense of community associated with Roller Derby, so it’s a brilliant way to meet
people and an excellent way to get fit.
3. Volleyball

Volleyball is often associated with the beach, but actually, you can play it in a lot of
places. It’s usually played by two teams of six players. You can play it indoors or
outdoors, so it’s suitable for all weather conditions.
4. Olympic handball

Olympic handball is played on indoor courts measuring 40m by 20m, with seven players
on each team. It’s a bit more like basketball, except a net (like in football) instead of a
hoop. Players attempt to throw the ball past the keeper in goals, but no-one is allowed
to enter the 6m semi-circular exclusion zone around each goal, and you can only take
three steps with the ball before dribbling or passing.

Playing Olympic handball requires extreme athleticism, and although it’s not huge in
Ireland, the sport has a massive following across mainland Europe in particular.
5. American football

The Irish American Football Association is currently undergoing a surge in popularity,

with teams now hailing from counties like Kildare, Louth and Westmeath as well as more
traditional centres of interest like Dublin, Galway and Cork.

The best thing about the sport is its inclusiveness - there’s a position on the field
for every body type, and teams love to see new recruits signing up. Not too keen on
repeated heavy hits? Then there’s also flag football, which is the non-contact equivalent.
6. Field hockey

There are loads of clubs dotted around the country, especially throughout Dublin, and
new members are always made really welcome. It’s also a game that’s on the up here,
with the Irish women’s team in particular excelling over recent years.
7. Futsal

Futsal is like football’s little cousin: the teams are smaller, as are the goals, the field, and
the ball. Given its origins in South America during the 1920s, futsal is a uniquely skilful
game that requires fast feet and equally quick wit. If you love playing five-a-side with
your mates and would like to bring a competitive element to your game, this is
definitely worth a shot.
8. Sevens rugby

Played on a full-sized rugby pitch, sevens rugby is a physically demanding, fast-paced

version of rugby union. More suited to those with an athletic background of some
description, halves are just seven minutes long to compensate for the relentless,
stamina-draining nature of the sport.

If you can run like the wind, but don’t fancy the more physically-orientated aspects of a
conventional rugby game, this could be the thing for you.
Reference: https://spunout.ie/health/article/ex-8-team-sports

3. VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each
team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under
organized rules. It has been a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic
Games since 1964. The complete rules are extensive. But simply, play proceeds as
follows: a player on one of the teams begins a 'rally' by serving the ball, from behind the
back boundary line of the court, over the net, and into the receiving team's court. The
receiving team must not let the ball be grounded within their court. The team may
touch the ball up to 3 times but individual players may not touch the ball twice
consecutively. Typically, the first two touches are used to set up for an attack, an
attempt to direct the ball back over the net in such a way that the serving team is
unable to prevent it from being grounded in their court. The rally continues, with each
team allowed as many as three consecutive touches, until either: a team makes a kill,
grounding the ball on the opponent's court and winning the rally; or: a team commits a
fault and loses the rally. The team that wins the rally is awarded a point, and serves the
ball to start the next rally.
https://www.definitions.net/definition/Volleyball

4. CURRENT EVENTS IN VOLLEYBALL

UAAP Season 82: FEU Lady Tamaraws keeping the faith alive

Mark Escarlote on Feb 10, 2020 01:34 PM

(Photo: Richard Esguerra)

Far Eastern University faces a tall order of maintaining its status as one of the perennial
title contenders this UAAP Season 82 women’s volleyball tournament.

Head coach George Pascua acknowledges the weight of the departure of seasoned
veterans after their campaign last year and the unexpected exodus of some key pieces
during the offseason.

FEU, which closed the elims last year with a 9-5 slate, saw the exit of skipper Jerrili
Malabanan, Heather Guino-o and setter Kyle Negrito. Also leaving the Lady Tams were
Celine Domingo, France Ronquillo, libero Angelica Bautista and Carly Hernandez
because of personal reasons.
It will be an uphill climb but Pascua remains in high spirits with the current crop of the
Lady Tamaraws, who are looking to improve from their fourth place finish last year.

“Maraming nawala sa team namin pero ang difference nu’n experience lang siguro kasi
mas beterano,” said Pascua, whose squad came a win away from a second straight Finals
appearance. “Pero skills-wise nandoon naman, naa-achieve naman namin.”

But Pascua admits that it’s not easy to prepare a rebuilding team heading into a very
competitive season.

“Hindi siya ganun kadali,” said Pascua. “’Yung chemistry ng team, though maraming new
players, ang dami mong kino-consider diyan na pinag-aaralan like ‘yung skills, character
and siyempre kailangan motivated sila sa ginagawa nila.”

“Then ‘yung system kailangan ma-adapt nila,” he added. “Ngayon naa-achieve na

namin, 85 percent, konti na lang meron pang ii-improve.”

The Lady Tams will rely heavily on graduating players Gel Cayuna and libero Buding
Duremdes to lead the team together with key returnees Jeanette Villareal, Czarina
Carandang and Ivana Agudo.

“Of course ‘yung mga seniors namin like si Buding kailangan yung last playing year n’ya
ibibigay namin sa kanya yung opportunity,” said Pascua. “’Yung goal ng bawat isa is ma-
achieve namin. Of course, si Angel din malaking bagay yung tandem nu’ng dalawa.”

But what keeps a rebuilding FEU squad still a team to watch for is the return of
sophomore Lycha Ebon and the introduction to the UAAP of rookie Shiela Kiseo.

Ebon is back after recovering from a right knee injury that abruptly ended her debut
season while Kiseo had a promising stint in the PVL Collegiate Conference.

Pascua right now wants the Lady Tams to focus on a modest goal of reaching the Final
Four first.

“This season yung top four muna importante ma-achieve muna namin yun,” he said.
Then let’s see kung ano ‘yung mangyayari pagdating doon. Looking forward kami sa
goal namin.”

EYES ON YOU:
There are still doubts if Lycha Ebon will return this season with the same explosiveness
she had during her rookie year after recovering from a knee injury.

Considering that Ebon just joined FEU’s training just last month, the sophomore may
need a little more time to get back in her old form.

In fact, Ebon accepts the decision of the coaching staff to limit her minutes at least in
the first round.

“Ang sa akin lang po, simula dati gusto ko lang tumulong sa team ko, gan'un,” she said.
“Ngayon na hindi naman ako starting six, ang akin lang ay quality. Hindi naman po sila
nage-expect na mag boom ako kaagad, ang sinasabi lang nila na 'Gusto lang namin na
makatulong ka sa team'.”

But for sure, it won't take long for the FEU faithful to once again see the future Lady
Tams star rise.
Reference: https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2020/02/10/uaap-season-82-feu-
lady-tamaraws-keeping-faith-alive-66039

5. HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL

WILLIAM G. MORGAN - FATHER OF VOLLEYBALL

Born in 1870 at Lockport, New York, William G. Morgan spent his childhood years
attending public school and working at his father's boat yard on the banks of the Old
Erie Canal. In 1891 Morgan entered Mt. Hermon Preparatory School in Northfield,
Massachusetts, and it was there he developed a friendship with James A. Naismith, who
was destined to be the originator of basketball. Naismith was impressed with young
Morgan's athletic skills and encouraged Morgan to continue his education at the
International Young Men's Christian Association Training School in Springfield,
Massachusetts (now called Springfield College). While at Springfield, Morgan
participated on the college's famous football team which played championship ball
under the leadership of Alonzo A. Stagg, one of the "Grand Old Men of Football". In
1894, after graduation, Morgan accepted the position of physical director of the Auburn,
Maine YMCA. The following year he accepted a similar post in Holyoke, Massachusetts,
and it was here the story of Volleyball began.

INVENTION OF THE GAME

The year was 1895 and physical director William G. Morgan had a problem. The newly
created game of basketball, while popular with the kids, was proving to be too
strenuous for the local businessmen. He needed an alternative - something these older
gentlemen could play - something without too much "bumping" or "jolting".

It had to be physical - playing a game, after work and at lunch time, should provide
exercise, but it also had to relax the participants - it couldn't be too aggressive.

It had to be a sport, Morgan said, "with a strong athletic impulse, but no physical
contact."

So, he borrowed. From basketball, he took the ball. From tennis the net. The use of
hands and the ability to play off the walls and over hangs, he borrowed from handball.
And, from baseball, he took the concept of innings.

He termed this new game "Mintonette". And though admittedly incomplete, it proved
successful enough to win an audience at the YMCA Physical Director's Conference held
in Springfield, Massachusetts the next year.
It was at this conference that Dr. Alfred Halstead, a professor at Springfield College,
suggested a two-word version of its present name. "Volley Ball".

And it stuck.

The game of volleyball was quite a bit different from what we're used to. It was played
on a smaller 25'x50' court, with an unlimited number of players hitting the ball an
unlimited number of times, on either side of a 6'6" high net. Things tended to get a little
crowded.

Each game was broken up into nine innings, each inning made up of three outs, or
"serves". These serves could be helped over the net by a second player, if the server
didn't quite reach the net.

The basketball originally used proved to be a little too heavy, and the subsequent use of
a basketball bladder, too soft. Morgan remedied this by contacting A.G. Spalding, a local
sporting goods manufacturer who designed a special ball - a rubber bladder, encased in
leather, 25" or so in circumference. The "volleyball".

Though still in its infancy, the sport was slowly developing and with the YCMA taking
the reigns, Morgan was confident volleyball would continue to entertain and relax the
boys down at the "Y".

What he probably didn't realize was that he had just created what would become the
second most popular team sport in the world.

WORLDWIDE GROWTH

The physical education directors of the YMCA, encouraged particularly by two

professional schools of physical education, Springfield College in Massachusetts and
George Williams College in Chicago (now at Downers Grove, Illinois), adopted volleyball
in all its societies throughout the United States, Canada (in 1900 Canada became the
first foreign country to adopt the game), and also in many other countries: Elwood S.
Brown in the Philippines (1910), J. Howard Crocker in China, Franklin H. Brown in Japan
(1908), Dr. J.H. Gray in Burma, in China and in India, and others in Mexico and South
American, European and African countries.

By 1913 the development of volleyball on the Asian continent was assured as, in that
year, the game was included in the program of the first Far-Eastern Games, organized in
Manila. It should be noted that, for a long time, volleyball was played in Asia according
to the "Brown" rules which, among other things, used 16 players (to enable a greater
participation in matches).

An indication of the growth of volleyball in the United States is given in an article

published in 1916 in the Spalding Volleyball Guide and written by Robert C. Cubbon. In
that article Cubbon estimated that the number of players had reached a total of 200,000
people subdivided in the following way: in the YMCA (boys, young men, and older men)
70,000, in the YWCA (girls and women) 50,000, in schools (boys and girls) 25,000 and in
colleges (young men) 10,000.

In 1916, the YMCA managed to induce the powerful National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) to publish its rules and a series of articles, contributing to the rapid
growth of volleyball among young college students. In 1918 the number of players per
team was limited to six, and in 1922 the maximum number of authorized contacts with
the ball was fixed at three.

Until the early 1930s volleyball was for the most part a game of leisure and recreation,
and there were only a few international activities and competitions. There were different
rules of the game in the various parts of the world; however, national championships
were played in many countries (for instance, in Eastern Europe where the level of play
had reached a remarkable standard).

Volleyball thus became more of a competitive sport with high physical and technical
performance.

THE FIVB

It has seen the start of two centuries and the dawn of a new millennium. Volleyball is
now one of the big five international sports, and the FIVB, with its 220 affiliated national
federations, is the largest international sporting federation in the world.

Volleyball has witnessed unprecedented growth over the last decade. With the great
success of world competitions such as the FIVB World Championships, the FIVB World
League, the FIVB World Grand Prix, the FIVB World Cup, and the FIVB Grand Champions
Cup as well as the Olympic Games, the level of participation at all levels internationally
continues to grow exponentially.

The beach volleyball phenomenon also continues to amaze. The overwhelming

spectator and television success of Beach Volleyball since its introduction to the Olympic
Games at Atlanta 1996 and the stunning success of the FIVB Swatch World Tour and
World Championships has opened up volleyball to a completely new market
Reference: https://www.volleyhall.org/page/show/3821594-history-of-volleyball

6. History of Philippine Volleyball

The history of volleyball in the Philippines refers to the history of volleyball in

the Philippines as a recreation and as a sport. Philippine volleyball history began in 1910
when the Philippines was a United States territory (1898–1946). The Filipinos have made
significant contributions to volleyball in its evolution as a professional and international
game. The Filipinos continued playing volleyball up to the modern-day period in its
status as an independent republic (1946–present).

It was introduced to the Filipinos by an American named Elwood S. Brown, the then
Physical Director of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). It became a popular
game held in backyards and at beaches in the islands. At first, the Filipinos invented
their own rules for the game. US soldiers who were assigned to the different islands of
the Philippine during the period also helped in the widespread introduction of volleyball
to the Filipinos. These American military servicemen encouraged the Filipinos to join
them in playing during their time-off from military duties. Early in the history of the
game of volleyball in the Philippines, the Filipinos used trees as makeshift net holders
(the net was hung between the two chosen trees).

Filipino contributions

The Filipinos contributed two items to modern-day volleyball:

Inspiration for the three-hit limit

The first contribution was that the Filipinos inspired American players to create the
"three-hit limit" for each player in modern-day volleyball. This number of limits in hitting
the ball was based by American volleyball players from the Filipino way of letting each
player hit the ball before sending or "volleying" it over to the side of the opponent
team. The Americans revised this method to become the "three-hit limit" because the
old way of taking turns in hitting the ball took too much time, and had been observed
to affect the intensity of the game and the motivation of the participating volleyballers
(lessens the "challenge and the competitive nature" of the game).

Setting and spiking the ball[

The second Filipino contribution was the "set and spike" maneuver, also known as "set
and hit", "setting and spiking", or just "spike". A spike is a form of volleyball "attack"
done by the player by jumping, raising one arm above the head and hitting the ball so it
will move quickly down to the ground on the opponent's court. The set, on the other
hand, is an over-hand pass done by the setter (another player) using the wrists to push
finger-tips at the ball.

It was after accepting the new set of rules created by the Americans regarding the
"three-hit limit" when the Filipino volleyball players at the time invented the "set and
spike" maneuver. The new technique invented by the Filipinos prompted American
enthusiasts and participants in volleyball to call it as the "Filipino bomb", because
"spiking the ball" was like a "hit" or a form of "attack" that can squash or "kill" the
opportunity of the opponent team to hit the ball back for a possible point or win. A
more apt description of "hitting and spiking" is that it is "an offensive style of passing
the ball in a high trajectory to be struck by another player."

The Philippine Amateur Volleyball Association (PAVA) was founded by the Playground
and Recreation Bureau (PRB) of the Philippines on July 4, 1961. It was renamed as
the Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF) in 2003. The PVF was the recognized sporting
body for volleyball until 2015, when recognition was transferred to the Larong Volleyball
sa Pilipinas (LVPI), following a leadership dispute in the PVF.

LVPI is currently the sole national governing body of volleyball in the Philippines
recognized as an affiliate and an accredited association by the Philippine Olympic
Committee (POC), the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and the Fédération
Internationale de Volleyball (International Federation of Volleyball, FIVB).

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volleyball_in_the_Philippines

7. TERMS USED IN VOLLEYBALL

ACE– A serve that is not passable and by a spiker

results immediately before he jumps in the air.
in a point.
ASSIST– Passing or setting the ball to a
ANTENNA– The vertical rods (normally teammate
white and red) who attacks the ball for a kill. This stat is
mounted near the edges of the net. The normally only
antennas are mounted logged for high school, college, and
directly above the sidelines and are not- National/Olympic team
in-play. Antennas play.
are not usually used on outdoor nets.
ATTACK– The offensive action of hitting
APPROACH– Fast stride toward the net the ball.
The attempt by one team to terminate
the play by hitting the
ball to the floor on the opponent’s side.
ATTACK BLOCK– Receiving players’
aggressive attempt
to block a spiked ball before it crosses
the net.
ATTACK 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 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.
ATTACKER– 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 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.”
BACKCOURT– The area from the
endline to the attack
line.
BACK SET– A set delivered behind
the setter’s back,
which is subsequently hit by an attacker.
BACK 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
past the 3m line
during take-off, the attack is illegal.
BEACH DIG– An open hand receive of
the ball, also
called a “Deep Dish”
BLOCK– 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.
BUMP– a common term for forearm
passing.
BALL 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
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.).

BUMP PASS– The use of joined
forearms to pass or
set a ball in an underhand manner.
CAMPFIRE– 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.
CENTER LINE– The boundary that runs
directly under
the net and divides the court into two
equal halves.
CLOSING 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 between
the two individual
blockers.
CROSS 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 team’s court.
CUT SHOT– A spike from
the hitter’s strong side that
travels at a sharp angle across the net.
DECOY– An offensive play meant to
disguise the spiker
who will receive the set.
DEEP SE– Set to be hit away from the
net to confuse
or disrupt the timing of the blockers.
DIG– Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball.
Slang
for the art of passing an attacked ball
close to the floor.
DINK– A legal push of the ball around
or over blockers.
DOUBLE BLOCK– Two players working
in unison to deflect
an attacked ball at the net back to
the hitter’s side.
DOUBLE HIT– Successive hits or
contacts by the same
player. (Illegal)
DOUBLE QUICK– Two hitters
approaching the setter
for a quick inside hit.
DOUBLES– A game with two players on
each side, most
commonly played on a sand court.
DOWN BALL– A ball the blockers elect
not to attempt
to block because it has been set too far
from the net or the
hitter is not under control. A “Down Ball”
is hit
overhand and driven over the net with
topspin while the player
remains standing. “Down Ball,” is usually
called
aloud by the defense when it becomes
apparent the attacker
has no chance of hitting a
powerful spike.
FIVE-ONE– A 6-player offensive system
that uses five
hitters and one setter.
FIVE SET– A back set to the right
front hitter.
FLARE– Inside-out path of an outside
spiker who hid
behind a quick hitter.
FLOATER– 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 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.
FOUL– A violation of the rules.
FOUR SET– A set 1′ from the sideline,
and 1’ to 2′
above the net.
FOUR-TWO– A 6-player offensive
system using four
hitters and two setters.
FREE 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.
HELD BALL– A ball that comes to rest
during contact
resulting in a foul.
HIT– To jump and strike the ball with an
overhand,
forceful shot.
HITTER– Also “spiker” or “attacker”
HITTING PERCENTAGE– kills vs.
attempts
INSIDE SHOOT– A playset or a 33.
ISOLATION 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.
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.”
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.
JOUST– When 2 opposing players are
simultaneously
attempting to play a ball above the net.
KEY– To predict a team’s next play by
observation
of patterns or habits.
KILL– An attack that results in an
immediate point
or side out.
LINE– The marks that serve as
boundaries of a court.
LINE SHOT– A ball spiked down an
opponent’s sideline,
closest to the hitter and outside
the block.
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 become dead when
it either hits the serving team’s court, or
is contacted by a player on the serving
team.
MIDDLE-BACK– A defensive system
that uses the middle
back player to cover deep spikes.
MIDDLE-UP– A defensive system that
uses the middle
back player to cover dinks or short
shots.
MINTONETTE– The original name of
the game of volleyball,
created by William Morgan.
MULTIPLE OFFENSE– A system of play
using different
types of sets other than just normal
outside sets.
OFFSIDE BLOCK – Player at the net,
which is on the side away from the
opponent’s attack.
OFF-SPEED HIT – Any ball spiked with
less than maximum force but with spin.
OUTSIDE HITTER – a left-front or right-
front attacker normally taking
an approach which starts from outside
the court
OVERHAND PASS – A pass executed
with both hands open, controlled by the
fingers and thumbs, played just above
the forehead.
OVERHAND SERVE – Serving the ball
and striking it with the hand above the
shoulder.
OVERLAP – refers to the positions of
the players in the rotation prior to the
contact of the ball when serving.
PANCAKE – 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.
PASS see “Forearm Pass”
PENETRATION– The act of reaching
across and breaking
the plane of the net during blocking.

POINT 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.
POWER ALLEY– A cross-
court hit traveling away from
the spiker to the farthest point of the
court.
POWER TIP– A ball that is pushed or
directed with
force by an attacking team.
POWER VOLLEYBALL– A competitive
style of volleyball
started by the Japanese.
QUICK – a player approaching
the setter for a quick inside hit
QUICK 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
type of set requires precise timing
between the setter and hitter.
READY POSITION – The flexed, yet
comfortable, posture a player assumes
before moving to contact the ball.
RECEPTION 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”
play (where the ball splits the two
receivers), the receiving team is given
the reception error instead of an
individual.
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 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 – 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.
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.
ROTATION – The clockwise movement
of players around the court and through
the serving position following a side out.
SERVE – One of the six basic skills; used
to put the ball into play. It is the only
skill controlled exclusively by one player.
SERVER – The player who puts the ball
into play.
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 bounds, or 3)
the server commits a foot fault.
SERVICE 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 kill or opponent attack error after a
long rally). Therefore, the sum of the
team’s service winners equals their
score.
SET – The tactical skill in which a ball is
directed to a point where a player
can spike it into the opponent’s court.
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
offense.
SIDE OUT – 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.
SIX PACK – Occurs when a blocker
gets hit in the head or face by a spiked
ball.
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 rotates into the back row and
becomes the setter.
SPIKE – 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.
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.
STUFF – A ball that is deflected back to
the attacking team’s floor by the
opponent’s blockers. A slang term for
“block.”
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.
UNDERHAND 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
“underhand pitching” motion.
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.
WIPE – when a hitter pushes the ball off
of the opposing block so it lands out of
bounds
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
disqualified. A single yellow card does
not result in loss of point or serve.
Reference:
https://www.volleyball.com/volleyball-
101/volleyball-terms/