volleyball glossary
What is a Kill in Volleyball?
A kill is an attacking shot that directly results in a point — usually a spike that hits the floor of the opponent's court. The volleyball stat sheet equivalent of a goal.
Example in a match
You spike the ball and it lands untouched in the back corner. Kill.
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 "Kill".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kill in volleyball?
A kill is an attacking shot that directly results in a point — usually a spike that hits the floor of the opponent's court. The volleyball stat sheet equivalent of a goal.
Does Volley handle kill automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including kill. 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.