volleyball glossary
What is a Roof in Volleyball?
To "roof" someone is to block their spike emphatically — the ball comes straight back down at the attacker. Bragging-rights play.
Example in a match
The opposing hitter jumps to spike. You jump higher and roof the ball straight back at their face.
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 "Roof".
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 roof in volleyball?
To "roof" someone is to block their spike emphatically — the ball comes straight back down at the attacker. Bragging-rights play.
Does Volley handle roof automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including roof. 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.