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In volleyball there are many terms used.
For passing:
Shank- when the ball hits off someone and cannot be played
Pancake- when someone slides on the floor and slides their hand under the ball and makes it playable
Serving:
Ace- When the other team cannot play the ball
Float- a type of serve. A solid contact with the ball which makes it float in the air (hard to track in air)
Top spin- when the ball spins forward and drops when it comes over the net
Hitting
Spiker- also known as hitter/attacker. When somebody jumps and hits the ball over the net
Roof- When the blocker blocks the ball from coming over the net
Libero- back row specialist, typically best passer on the team
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoWell there are many terminologies in volleyball. Most are obvious, like serve. Others include "Bump" (also called a "Dig"), "Set", & "Spike" (also know as "Hit" or "Kill")
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What is a different name for volleyball?
for volleyball- v-ball,v.b.,voll ball. for volleyball player- volleyballer,v-baller,vollballer,or just plain baller
Is the net set at a different height when males play volleyball?
yes the net is much higher when males play volleyball
What do the volleyball coaches need to know about volleyball?
Volleyball coaches need to be able to know a lot.You need to know ALL of the different hits that are illegal and legal hits to do in an actual volleyball game.You need to know different formations in volleyball. Especially important for high school coaches to be able to identify different plays and formations.You need to be able to know how to do practice drills and how to get the practice drills incorporated with the actual volleyball skill.Those are the most important things a coach need to know. There are many more things out there though.
What was the first volleyball look like?
The first volleyball was made from different types of leather. These were smaller than present and quite lighter.
Is volleyball different from when it was first made?
well the rules have changed
Does the libero wear a different color top?
The Libero in Volleyball is like a GoalKeeper in Soccer, The Libero is the most skilled defender in Volleyball. And in the rules of volleyball the Libero must wear a contrasting outfit to the team
What is your reflection about the different hand signals of volleyball?
Well first of all they make me feel like i am young again. They symbolize, for me, the togetherness you feel with you communicate without speaking and Volleyball would be completely different wthout the signals. Sometimes i feel regret when i ponder about volleyball because i had to stop playing volleyball due to an injury i received and even thought I am 18 my bones aren't as strong as they should be.
Do men and women use the same volleyball equipment?
Men and women use the same volleyball equipment like the nets and the poles however if you are talking about gear lots of guys do not wear knee pads and the height for the net is different and sometimes in club volleyball the balls are different weights.
What is the name of the volleyball player that wears a different uniform on the floor?
libero
Does volleyball have different nets for men and women?
Yes, their are different net sizes for men vs. women.
What is volleyball known for?
volleyball is known for its different moves, like spikes, kills, bumps, sets and blocks. Also the different positions like setter, libero, outside hitter, middle blocker, ect. known for tall girls who are beasts, and short girls for the libero position spandex for indoor and bikinis for beach or sand volleyball volleyball players dive, jump, and run
What are the different kinds of equipments used in playing volleyball?
There are a number of different kinds of equipment used in playing volleyball. You need a net, a ball, players, and usually some sort of protective gear for the wrists and knees.
