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Volleyball Word Search

Volleyball has its own shorthand for hits, positions and places on the court. A team may touch the ball three times before it has to cross the net.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • ace
  • ball
  • block
  • bump
  • court
  • dig
  • hitter
  • net
  • rally
  • rotation
  • serve
  • set
  • setter
  • spike
  • team

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Words in the Volleyball word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

net
The high net that divides the court in two.
ball
A light ball struck with the hands and arms.
serve
The hit that puts the ball into play.
spike
A hard downward hit aimed into the other court.
bump
A low pass made with the forearms held together.
set
A high two handed pass sent up for a hitter.
court
The marked rectangle split evenly by the net.
block
Jumping at the net to stop an opponent's spike.
team
Six players on each side during indoor play.
rally
The exchange of hits that continues until a point ends.
dig
A save of a hard hit ball near the floor.
ace
A serve that scores because nobody returns it.
setter
Player who feeds hitters with accurate second touches.
hitter
Attacker who spikes the ball over the net.
rotation
Players shift one spot clockwise after winning a serve.
sideline
The boundary line along each long side of the court.
libero
Back row specialist who wears a different colored jersey.
underhand
A serve struck below the waist with one fist.
overhand
A serve struck above the head with an open hand.
knee pads
Padding that protects the knees during dives.

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