Volleyball Terminology Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Other Sports has 14 clues. Answers range from 3 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

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A succesful hit by an attacker that results in a point for the attacking team. These are executed by hitting the ball off a block or down onto the opponets floor.
A "soft" attack of the attackers without the follow through on the swing.
An attack that is directed along the court line of the hitter.
An attack that is directed diagonally from the point of attack.
"Down" refers to the blockers who neither jump, nor raise their hands above the net. Blockers elect not to attempt to block because the ball has been set too far from the net, or the hitter is not under control(neither a hard spike, nor a free ball). All five players try to cover the backcourt and recieve the attack(similar to five-passer serve-recieve). If the front row players don't have time to pull back, the court adjusts to cover.
Returning the ball to the opponent without the intent to get a kill(slow, arcing, pass higher than a spike).
Team positioning to receive the serve from the opposing team.
Team positioning to defend the court from an attack by the opposing team.
Backcourt defense in which the line defender moves near the block and the middle back moves behind the lone defender.
Backcourt defense where four players arrange themselves near the boundaries of the court.
A combination of one, two or three players jumping up with the hands and arms reaching above the net in front of the opposing attacker. Purpose:Prevent the opponents from hitting the ball into your court.
A determined formation to score points based on the number of attackers and setters on the court.
The tactical skill in which a ball is directed to a point where a player can spike it into the opponents court.
The height of a set above the net.

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