Facials, Whips, and Pipes: Volleyball Slang Quiz

Facials, Whips, and Pipes: Volleyball Slang Quiz

When you started to read the title, you might've thought this quiz was going to be pornographic in nature. Keep it classy San Diego! This quiz is about volleyball slang and terminology. It's a very exciting sport that I think most of us only watch during the Olympics. That's why I really think this one will be challenging. Time to show that you know the difference between a BUMP and a DUMP (among other things). Here's the 1st serve:

Term to describe a serve or spike with a sidespin:

Term to describe a type of spike hit at a sharp angle:

Term to describe a misdirected pass that goes sideways:

Term to describe players standing around watching a ball drop inbounds:

Term to describe a back-row attack from the middle of the court:

Term to describe successfully scoring a point with a spike:

Term to describe an inbounds serve that is not even touched by the opposing team:

Term to describe a forearm pass:

Term to describe a fast arm movement during a spike:

Term to describe the gap between two blockers or defenders:

Term to describe a high forearm pass:

Term to describe the setter sending the ball over on the 2nd touch:

Term to describe a perfectly set ball:

Term to describe hitting the ball off the blockers' hands out of bounds:

Term to describe a fast-paced hit from the back row:

Term to describe getting hit in the face by a spike:

Term to describe a back-row player specializing in defense:

Term to describe dominating the other team:

Term to describe a fast set and hit:

Term to describe 2 players pushing the ball over the net at the same time:

Facials, Whips, and Pipes: Volleyball Slang Quiz

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