What is a pancake in volleyball?

Answer 1

A pancake in volley ball is when you press your hand directly on the ground and allow the ball (spiked usually) to hit your hand. The result, if done properly, is a volley ball that has not touched the ground, is capable for being hit with a forearm pass, and a red hand.

Answer 2

Pancake is a defensive move. It is when you flatten your hand out on the ground (flat like a pancake) and the ball bounces up off of it. Commonly used for emergencies.