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sitting volleyball

a version of volleyball adapted for athletes with disabilities who play while seated on the floor

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bump pass

a pass in volleyball made by contacting the ball with the forearms, typically used to control and direct the ball to a teammate

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attack error

an error that occurs when a player fails to successfully hit the ball over the net within the bounds of the opponent's court

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back set

a set by the setter to a hitter positioned behind them, usually near the back of the volleyball court

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set

(volleyball) a series of points played until one team reaches 25 points with a two-point lead

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set

the action of accurately passing the ball to a teammate to enable an offensive play in volleyball

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dump

(volleyball) an unexpected hit by the setter over the net instead of setting it to a teammate

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swing blocking

a defensive technique in volleyball where blockers jump and reach out to block potential hits by opposing attackers

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dig

(volleyball) the defensive skill of passing or retrieving a spiked or rapidly hit ball

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free ball

a pass over the net to the opposing team, typically occurring after a defensive play in volleyball

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cut shot

(volleyball) a hit where the player angles the ball sharply downward and diagonally across the net

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joust

a push or hit above the net by two opposing volleyball players that happens at the same time for gaining the control

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overpass

a situation in which a volleyball player accidentally sets the ball too close to the net, making it easy for the opposing team to attack

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double contact

a violation where a volleyball player hits the ball twice in a row during a single play

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rotation defense

the movement and positioning of volleyball players on the court to effectively defend against the opponent's attacks during play

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