volleyball glossary
What is an Attack line in Volleyball?
The attack line (or 3-metre line) is a line 3 metres from the net. Back-row players can't take off in front of this line to attack the ball above net height.
Example in a match
You're in the back row. You spike from behind the attack line — legal. If you'd jumped from in front of it for the same spike, that would be illegal.
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 "Attack line".
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Frequently asked questions
What is an attack line in volleyball?
The attack line (or 3-metre line) is a line 3 metres from the net. Back-row players can't take off in front of this line to attack the ball above net height.
Does Volley handle attack line automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including attack line. 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.