Block

During a block, one to three players, jump up in front of the net and try to block the opponents’ ball.

Coaching

Instructions of the trainer during the game; not allowed in Beach Volleyball.

Dig

The ball is played with stretched out and parallel hold arms.

Dip

The player does not try to make a hit but touches the ball only lightly with his fingertips.

Lob

A one-handed overhand pass over the net; forbidden in Beach Volleyball.

Overhand Pass (Set)

When setting the ball it is played with the stretched fingers of both hands (thumbs and forefingers form a triangle).

Service

At the beginning of every move the ball is served by one of the teams, the aim of the service is to ground the ball in the opponents’ half of the court.

Smash

The attacking player approaches the net with a special step combination, jumps and passes the ball with the palm over the net.

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