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Spike Volleyball Definition Hitting Terminology Explains What's A Kill

These 2 hitting terms are the spike volleyball definition of the word "kill" and the word "attack" used on the scoresheet used when a player scores a point. 


These two terms explain the spike volleyball definition for the words and lingo used for hitters

during a volleyball rally in an attempt to score a point. 

  • the kill
  • the attack 




Spike Volleyball Definition Hitting Terminology Explains What's An Attack? 


An 'attack' or 'attack hit' is done by a spiker also called an 'attacker' or 'hitter' in volleyball jumps and swings to hit a ball that's above the net on their sideover the net into the opponent's court in an attempt to score a point during a rally.


Spike Volleyball Definition
Types of Attack Hits:
What is attacking in Volleyball?


An attack or 'attack hit' can be

  • hard, fast and aggressive, or
  • medium speed or
  • slow touch and slow speed hits

Fast speed aggressive attack or attack hits


Medium speed attack or attack hits

  • an off speed shot taken after an approach but with a slower armswing like a cut shot

Slow speed attack or attack hits


Another 'type of attack' can also be an underhanded contact with the ball used when passing the ball is the third contact made on the ball over the net during a rally.   


Spike Volleyball Definition Hitting Terminology 
What is a Kill?


A hitter, attacker or spiker is credited with a 'kill" long as the ball gets past the block and hits the floor without the opposing team being able to play or pick it up, then the "attack hit" is called a "kill"

A 'kill' is a statistical term used to give credit on the stat sheet to an attacker who scores a point with an attack hit. 

An attack which usually occurs on the third contact in a rally can take many forms

It can be

You will be credited with a 'kill' if you score a point with any of the above types of hits




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  1. Learn more about Terms Used in Volleyball Hitting by clicking the related links below. 
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