Volleyball Dictionary

 


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Lateral Set

Set made to either side of the setter instead of the usual front or back set.

Libero

A defensive player who wears a different color jersey and is restricted from hand setting the ball in front of the attack line, serving the ball, and attacking the ball.

Lift

Illegally holding a ball during a contact. Illegal contact.

Line

The method used to mark the edge of the court. All lines are in.

Line Judges

Officials who assist the first referee in calling lines, touches on blocks, balls near the net, antennae, and foot faults.

Line Shot

A ball attacked down the sideline on the opponents court, closest to the hitter, and around the outside the block, parallel to the sideline.

Lineup

A team's serving order, which reflects the players' starting locations on the court.

Load

To arrange the blockers so that the best ones confront the opponents' best attackers.

Lob Pass

A ball passed in a high arc.

 


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