volleyball glossary
What is a Spike in Volleyball?
A spike (or "kill") is an attacking shot in volleyball — a player jumps and hits the ball forcefully downward into the opponent's court. The most common way to win a point.
Example in a match
The setter sets the ball high. You jump and spike it down past two blockers for a 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 "Spike".
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 spike in volleyball?
A spike (or "kill") is an attacking shot in volleyball — a player jumps and hits the ball forcefully downward into the opponent's court. The most common way to win a point.
Does Volley handle spike automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including spike. 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.