Category: Getting Started
Type: Reference
OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND PLAYS
1.Quick Set- This is a low set that is hit while the ball is still going up or has just peaked. There are many variations. A quick one (known as 1 or A) is to the immediate front of the setter, a back one (known as a back 1 or B) is set directly behind the setter.
2.Hut/Go- This is a set that is to the outside hitter with a high arc, intended to land just inside of the antenna. This can also be called a (4) set.
3.Front/Back Slide- This is a quick set that is shot out horizontally either in front of, or behind, the setter. It is pushed out a little wider than a quick one. It can also be calleda (3) set.
4. Two (2) Set- This set is directly in front of the setter up high. Can also be set behind the setter as a back 2.
5.Red- This set is set high and behind the setter for the right side hitter and should be pushed to the right antenna. Can also be called a (5) set.
6.Back row attack- When somebody from the back row attacks the ball. They must jump from behind the ten-foot line. There are 3 different back row attacks.
7.A Set- A back row attack from the left side.
8.Pipe Set- A back row attack from the middle.
9.D Set- A back row attack from the right side.
10.X Series- There are many different combinations of this play. The traditional X is when the middle hitter comes in for a quick 1 and the outside hitter comes in for a 2. The setter can set either hitter he wants to.
11.Spread Offense- This is when the offense is attacking from the sidelines, either a 4,5, A, or D set.
12.Double Quick- When two of the attack options are quick sets.
13.High Ball- A set to the left front zone-generally used off a bad pass because that is the easiest spot to set the ball.
14. tab6-0 Offense- When there are two setters on the court at the same time, the one in the back row sets.
15.6-2 Offense- When there are two setters on the court at the same time, the one in the front row sets.
16.5-1 Offense- When there is only one setter on the court, they are the only one who sets.
17.Tool- When an attacker hits the ball off an opposing blockers arms out of
bounds.
18.Six-Pack- When an attacker hits the ball off of the face of an opposing player.
19.Overpass- When a player passes the ball over the net on either the first or second contact, generally done by accident.
20.Freeball- When the ball is easily passed over the net because a proper attack could not be made due to a bad set or pass.
21.Downball- When the ball is hit over the net by a player who does not jump to attack it.
Submitted by: Coach G
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