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Puzzle Fun With Volleyball Terms and Definitions For Errors And Faults

Learn volleyball terms and definitions for common errors, faults and violations with my puzzles! Have fun, test your knowledge while raising your volleyball IQ.

Puzzle Fun With Volleyball Terms and Definitions For Errors And Faults(photo CE Andersen)....The "chester" and the "facial" are two volleyball slang words that describe how to legally dig a ball by using your face or your chest instead of your hands.

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One thing about volleyball, just like any sport, it has its own language, a lingo that players know, which has a unique set of volleyball mistake slang terms and expressions.

As a player or fan or like me, a coach, understanding these terms can help you communicate more effectively with your teammates as well as follow the game more easily.

Players will say a ball is "in the net" to quickly communicate that the ball has made contact with the net and to let their teammates know to be ready to cover the ball to get it out or up or it will end up on the floor before anyone can get it up.

Keep reading while I explore some of the most common volleyball slang words used to describe the mistakes, different types of errors and poor plays committed on the court in the puzzles below.

From "shanks" to "facials," I'll cover the informal expressions that players use to talk about errors and mishaps during a game.

Take My True Or False Quiz With Volleyball Terms and Definitions For Errors And Faults

Volleyball Mistake Slang: If the referee thinks that the 'chester' wasn't a ball that was 'lifted', then they'll allow play to continue. (M.Johnston)

Volleyball Mistake Slang Words: If the referee thinks that the 'chester' wasn't a ball that was 'lifted', then they'll allow play to continue. (M.Johnston)

1. A "shank" is a perfectly executed pass.

a. true b. false

2. A "six-pack" refers to a player getting hit in the face with the ball.

a. true b. false

3. "In the net" means the ball hits the net during a serve or attack.

a. true b. false

4. A "facial" is a type of spike.

a. true b. false

5. "Out of system" means the team is in an ideal offensive position.

a. true b. false

6. A "chester" occurs when a player gets hit in the chest with the ball.

a. true b. false

7. A "dig" is a type of attack.

a. true b. false

8. A "setter" is primarily responsible for spiking the ball.

a. true b. false

9. A "block" is a defensive move to stop an attack.

a. true b. false

10. "Match point" is the final point of a game.

a. true b. false

Answers To My True Or False Quiz With Volleyball Terms and Definitions For Errors And Faults

A "chester" is in the list of vocabulary terms in defense used to describe what happens when a player doesn't get their hands up in time to dig the ball. (Sue Hixon photo)

**Answers:**

1. False

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. False

6. True

7. False

8. False

9. True

10. True

My Multiple Choice Quiz With Volleyball Terms and Definitions For Errors And Faults

1. What does a "shank" refer to in volleyball?

a) A perfect pass

b) A bad pass

c) A type of block

d) A powerful serve

2. What does "out of system" mean?

a) The team is in a strong offensive position

b) The team is not in an ideal position to attack

c) The setter is ready to set the ball

d) The team has successfully executed a block

3. What body part is involved in a "facial"?

a) Chest

b) Knee

c) Face

d) Foot

4. What does a "six-pack" usually involve?

a) Drinking six beverages

b) Scoring six points in a row

c) Getting hit in the chest/face with the ball

d) Successfully blocking six attacks

5. What is a "chester" in volleyball?

a) A type of serve

b) Getting hit in the chest with the ball

c) A successful dig

d) A type of set

6. What is the primary role of a "setter"?

a) To spike the ball

b) To dig the ball

c) To block attacks

d) To set up attacks

7. What is a "dig" in volleyball?

a) An attack

b) A type of serve

c) A defensive play to save a hard-driven ball

d) A block

8. What does "in the net" mean?

a) The ball landed out of bounds

b) The ball hit the net during a serve or attack

c) The ball was successfully blocked

d) The ball hit the ceiling

9. What is a "block" in volleyball?

a) An offensive move to score a point

b) A defensive move to stop an attack

c) A type of serve

d) A type of dig

10. What does "match point" signify?

a) The start of a match

b) The middle of a match

c) The final point of a match

d) A tie score

My Fill In The Blank Quiz With Volleyball Terms and Definitions For Errors And Faults

1. A ________ is a poorly executed pass that often goes off target.

2. When a player gets hit in the face with the ball, it's sometimes called a ________.

3. A ________ is a player primarily responsible for setting up attacks for their teammates.

4. If the ball hits the net during a serve or attack, it's called "in the ________."

5. A ________ is a defensive move used to stop an attack from the opposing team.

6. A ________ occurs when a player gets hit in the chest with the ball.

7. When a team is not in an ideal position to attack, they are considered "out of ________."

8. A ________ is the final point of a match.

9. A ________ is a defensive play used to save a hard-driven ball.

10. A playful tradition where a player owes a teammate a beverage after getting hit by the ball is called a ________.

**Answers:**

1. shank

2. facial

3. setter

4. net

5. block

6. chester

7. system

8. match point

9. dig

10. six-pack

Words like "facial" or "chester" are frequently used volleyball mistake slang terms used to describe ways a player can legally dig a ball using body parts other than their hands.

So To Sum Everything Up...

Volleyball Mistake Slang: In each case, its up to the ref to determine whether play will continue or not.
So the best thing you can do is keep playing, no matter what. (RRaiderstyle)

Volleyball Mistake Slang Words: In each case, its up to the ref to determine whether play will continue or not. So the best thing you can do is keep playing, no matter what. (RRaiderstyle)

Volleyball slang words for describing mistakes add color and personality to the game.

From "shanks" and "in the net" to "facials" and "chesters," these informal expressions help players communicate quickly and effectively on the court.

While mistakes can be frustrating, it's important for players to remember to shake off the errors and focus on the next play.

By understanding and using these slang terms, you'll be able to follow the game more easily and feel more connected to the volleyball community.

So the next time you hear someone call out "Shank!" or "Out of system," you'll know exactly what they mean.

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There's so much we work on to get to this point where she can contact the ball with

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the middle of the hand contacting the middle of the ball every single time
getting use to watching her serving hand contact the ball at the highest point of her jump ...before she starts to land
and finally contacting the ball in the precise spot on the ball so it goes where the coach wants the player to put it so in this case ..a short serve in the farthest short right corner on the court also called Zone 2.

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