It is usually the
third contact a team
makes with the ball
The object of
attacking is to
handle the ball
A player makes a series of
steps, jumps, and swings at
the ball
The contact with the ball is
made at the apex of the
hitter's jump
DEFINITION
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.
TECHNIQUES
Backcourt /pipe attack
The player must jump from behind
the 3-meter line before making
contact with the ball
Line and
Cross-court Shot
A cross-court shot with a very
pronounced angle, resulting in the
ball landing near the 3-meter line
Dip/Dink/Tip/Cheat/Dump
The player does not try to make
a hit, but touches the ball lightly
Tool/Wipe/Block-abuse
The player does not try to
make a hard spike, but hits
the ball
Off-speed hit
The player does not hit the ball
hard, reducing its speed and thus
confusing the opponent's defense.
Quick hit/"One"
An attackwhere the approach
and jump begin before the
setter contacts the ball
Slide
A variation of the quick hit
that uses a low back set
Double quick hit/"Stack"/"Tandem"
It can be used to deceive opposite blockers and
free a fourth hitter attacking from backcourt,
maybe without block at all