Ace – A serve that is neither touched nor returned by the receiving team. It scores an immediate point for the serving team.Attack – The aggressive play of the offensive team as it hits the ball over the net.
Center Line – The dividing line of the court that runs underneath the length of the net. If a player completely crosses this line with his or her foot, or if any part of his or her body extends over this line into the opposing court, a fault will be called.

Dive – A player with outstretched arms extends his or her entire body toward the floor in an effort to get under a low hit ball.

Jump Set – A set to an attacking player, by a set player who strikes the ball while jumping in the air.

Kill – A smash, hit by a frontcourt player, that the opposite side is unable to return.

Penetration – An offensive move toward the net by a back-row player acting as a setter, enabling the three front-line players to each act as potential spikers.

Red Card – Issued by the referee to players or coaches for serious offenses such as unsportsmanlike conduct. A red card infraction awards a point or a side out to the non-offending team.

Soft Block – A defensive move by a front-line player who gently blocks an opposing attack player’s shot in order to redirect the ball to a teammate.

Yellow Card – Issued by the referee for minor rule infractions.
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