volleyball glossary
What is a Side switch in Volleyball?
A side switch is when teams switch ends of the court. Indoor volleyball switches between sets. Beach volleyball switches every 7 points (or 5 in the deciding set) to keep weather conditions fair.
Example in a match
You finish the second set. Both teams switch ends of the court before starting the third set.
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 switch".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a side switch in volleyball?
A side switch is when teams switch ends of the court. Indoor volleyball switches between sets. Beach volleyball switches every 7 points (or 5 in the deciding set) to keep weather conditions fair.
Does Volley handle side switch automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including side switch. 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.