volleyball glossary
What is a Block in Volleyball?
A block in volleyball is a defensive jump at the net to stop an attacker's spike. A successful block deflects the ball back into the attacker's court for a point.
Example in a match
The opposing hitter spikes. You jump up and block the ball back into their court for a point.
Volleyball scoring with Volley
Volley scores volleyball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Block".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a block in volleyball?
A block in volleyball is a defensive jump at the net to stop an attacker's spike. A successful block deflects the ball back into the attacker's court for a point.
Does Volley handle block automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including block. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more volleyball terms?
The full Volleyball glossary is at /volleyball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.