2 Dig Volleyball Definition Terms For Liberos and Defensive Players

The dig volleyball definition for two terms with explanations for an "up" and what "tagged" means which describe what happens in back court defense. 

The dig volleyball definition for two terms with explanations for an "up" and what "tagged" means which describe what happens in back court defense. (Michael E. Johnston)

Here is the dig volleyball definition for two terms including explanations for

• up
• tagged

which both describe what happens in backrow defense.

Digging volleyball spikes and keeping the ball from hitting the court floor is a large part of the  job description for liberos, defensive specialists and six rotation players who have to play defense in the back court.

The dig volleyball definition for two terms with explanations for an "up" and what "tagged" means which describe what happens in back court defense. (Al Case)

Learning these four defensive terms will help players in these positions do there jobs even better. 

Digging Volleyball Terms Explained: Great up! This is what players say when a teammate has been digging volleyball spikes all match has made an incredibly unbelievable dig. (Michael E. Johnston)

A "nice up!" is a great defensive save or dig. 

It's in the same category of phrases or terms describing an incredible volleyball dig,  like the term "nice lip" is.

This is what players say when a teammate has been digging volleyball spikes all match has made an incredibly unbelievable dig. 

What is a dig in volleyball?: An "up" comes as a result of a player who is continuously digging volleyball hits, tips and attacks that stay off the floor. (Al Case)

An "up" comes as a result of a player who is continuously digging volleyball hits, tips and attacks that stay off the floor.

When she digs a playable ball she has dug the ball "up." 

Regardless of whether you have to dive, roll, extend, sprawl or just stand in place to make great defensive saves, a nice "up" means you kept the  ball from hitting your court floor. 

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I share alot of individual, partner and easy-to-do volleyball serving drills we do in class with my followers.

Many of these volleyball practice drills you can do at home by yourself or try at your next practice with your teammates.

If you're a B team or JV player trying to make varsity next year...your goal should be to complete 1000 reps a day of at least three of the basic skills on your own...volleyball passing, serving and setting should be at the top of the list. 

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