A serve that results directly in a point.

Red-and-white striped pole attached to the net that extends 32 inches above the net and indicates out-of-bounds along the sideline.

Passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill.

The attempt by a player to terminate a play by hitting the ball to the floor on the opponent's side.   B Back Row Attack - When a back row player takes off to jump behind the 10-foot/3-meter line and attacks the ball.

A successful attempt by any front row player to intercept the ball near the net that results in the termination of the rally.

A successful attempt by any one front row player to intercept the ball near the net that results in the termination of the rally.

A violation that consists of touching the net, crossing the center line, blocking a set or any other violation which pertains to illegal blocking.

A violation that consists of touching the net, crossing the center line, blocking a set or any other violation which occurs while making a block attempt.   C Court Dimensions - 59 feet from end line to end line and 29 feet, 6 inches wide (18m x 9m).

An attack that is directed diagonally from the point of attack.   D Dig - Act of retrieving an attacked ball close to the floor and making a successful pass.

A one-handed, soft hit into the opponent's court using the fingertips.