What is the shot that starts a rally called?
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Serve
From a hard jump serve to a precise float serve; the point can be won under pressure right here.
💡 Did you know? The serve is the only action a player fully controls alone.
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What is the underarm pass with the forearms called?
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Bump
The forearm dig fends off hard serves and attacks: the first line of defence.
💡 Did you know? In a dig the forearms cushion hard-hit balls cleanly.
What is the overhead pass with the fingers called?
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Set (overhand pass)
The fingertip set is the most precise technique: usually the second touch that sets up the attack.
💡 Did you know? The set is the most precise technique: usually for the assist.
What is the second touch that sets up the attack?
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Set
The setter decides in a split second which attacker gets the ball: the brain of the team.
💡 Did you know? The set is the second of three allowed contacts.
What is the hard overhead attack hit called?
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Spike
The jump spike is the main way to score: top players hit well over three metres up.
💡 Did you know? Top players spike the ball at over 100 km/h.
What is the defence right at the net against an attack?
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Block
The block at the net is the first defence: reaching over the net is allowed here, but not on the attack.
💡 Did you know? A good block sends the attack straight back into the opponent's court.
What is the defensive specialist in a different shirt called?
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Libero
The libero is the defensive specialist in a different-coloured shirt: free to sub, but may not attack.
💡 Did you know? The libero may not attack or serve.
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