10 Words That Mean Something Different to Volleyball Players
10 Words That Mean Something Different to Volleyball Players
1. PancakeAn emergency dig made by placing your hand flat on the floor and letting the ball bounce off of it. ORThe most delicious syrupy, sticky, buttery b
1. Pancake
An emergency dig made by placing your hand flat on the floor and letting the ball bounce off of it.
OR
The most delicious syrupy, sticky, buttery breakfast item out there. Carb loading anyone?
2. Gator
An overhand dig in which the players' hands are formed in the shape of alligator jawsOR
A giant reptile that lurks in lakes and streams across the southern United States and is the mascot of the University of Florida.
3. Ace
A serve that directly results in a point.OR
A playing card with the lowest value, unless of course you're playing ace high.
4. Six-pack
A hard-driven shot to the face.OR
What you work so hard for in the gym.
5. Roof
A block that goes straight to the floor.OR
That thing your parents keep reminding you they put over your head.
6. Slide
When the middle hitter comes around to the right side and attacks off one foot.OR
Everyone's favorite playground attraction.
7. Tool
When a swing ricochets off the block and out of bounds.OR
A piece of equipment that makes a tough job easier.
8. Chicken wing
When the ball comes at you high and you snag the dig with a stuck out arm bent in the shape of a chicken wing.OR
The most delightfully delicious part of everyone's favorite variety of poultry.
9. Floater
A serve with no spin that changes direction in the air.OR
Someone who is very buoyant.
10. Dump
When the setter sends it over on two.OR
What your teammate is doing when she disappears from practice for large swathes of time.
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