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. 


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)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. 


The Dig Volleyball Definition
What is an "up"?


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.

Kenny makes a great up in our defensive practice during Breakfast club. 


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



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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