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.
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.
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:**
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. True
7. False
8. False
9. True
10. True
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
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
Volleyball slang words for describing mistakes add color and personality to the game.
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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