volleyball glossary
What is a Side out in Volleyball?
A side out is when the receiving team wins the rally and gains the serve. Under rally scoring, they also score a point. Side outs were a much bigger deal in old volleyball scoring (where only the serving team could score).
Example in a match
You're receiving serve. You win the rally. You side out — you get the next serve and (in rally scoring) 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 "Side out".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a side out in volleyball?
A side out is when the receiving team wins the rally and gains the serve. Under rally scoring, they also score a point. Side outs were a much bigger deal in old volleyball scoring (where only the serving team could score).
Does Volley handle side out automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including side out. 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.