The comprehensive lexicon of volleyball vocabulary, technical mechanics, offensive & defensive systems, and gym-floor slang used by elite collegiate, club, and national team coaches.
An offensive phase where a pristine pass allows the setter to utilize all front-row, middle quick, slide, and back-row attacking options.
“When we pass in system, our team hitting percentage jumps over .350.”
A fast-tempo, low-trajectory set delivered between the middle attacker and the left antenna (commonly known as a 32 or 33 ball).
“The setter delivered an inside shoot to catch their middle blocker late on the close.”
A designed offensive set or combination intended to force a one-on-one blocking matchup for a primary hitter against an opponent's weakest blocker.
“We drew up an isolation play to let our top attacker swing one-on-one against their shorter setter.”