volleyball glossary
What is a Service ace in Volleyball?
A service ace is a serve that the receiving team fails to return — either it lands untouched or the receiver's touch is unplayable. Direct point for the server.
Example in a match
You hit a jump serve straight at the seam between two receivers. They both freeze. The ball lands. Service ace.
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 "Service ace".
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 service ace in volleyball?
A service ace is a serve that the receiving team fails to return — either it lands untouched or the receiver's touch is unplayable. Direct point for the server.
Does Volley handle service ace automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including service ace. 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.