a back-row attack near the left sideline (A-B-C-D)

  A serve that results directly in a point, usually when the ball hits the floor untouched on the receiving team's side of the court Angle: cross-court

vertical poles attached to the outside edge of the net, that extend 32 inches (80cm) above the net and delineate where the ball has to cross the net.

Passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill.

The attempt by a player to terminate a play by hitting the ball to the floor on the opponent's side.

A line three meters away from, and parallel to, the net. A back-row player cannot legally attack the ball above the net unless he takes off on his jump from behind this line.

The offensive action of hitting the ball. The attempt by one team to terminate the play by hitting the ball to the floor on the opponent's side.

Receiving players' aggressive attempt to block a spiked ball before it crosses the net.

Also "hitter" and "spiker." A player who attempts to hit a ball offensively with the purpose of terminating play in his or her team's favor.

A line 3m from the net that separates the front row players from the back row players.