Volleyball Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. A common term for a forearm pass used to handle low balls.
  2. 4. The vertical rods mounted above the sidelines on the net to mark out-of-bounds.
  3. 5. The "quarterback" of the team who directs the offense and delivers the second contact.
  4. 6. A ball returned over the net with an easy pass rather than a spike.
  5. 9. A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back into the hitter’s court.
  6. 10. Also known as a "hit" or "attack"; a ball contacted with force by a player on the offensive team.
  7. 12. The clockwise movement of players around the court after a side-out.
  8. 13. The original name given to the sport of volleyball when it was invented in 1895.
  9. 15. A point scored directly from the serve.
  10. 17. The line 3 meters (10 feet) from the net that separates front-row and back-row players.
Down
  1. 1. When two opposing players contact the ball simultaneously above the net.
  2. 3. A defensive move where a player flattens their hand on the floor to let the ball bounce off their hand.
  3. 4. A serve that results directly in a point without the receiving team touching it.
  4. 7. Slang for a spectacular block that sends the ball straight down to the floor.
  5. 8. A player specialized in defensive skills who wears a contrasting jersey color.
  6. 10. A tactical skill where the ball is directed to a point where a player can spike it into the opponent's court.
  7. 11. A fault where a player touches the ball twice in a row.
  8. 14. Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball close to the ground.
  9. 15. When the receiving team wins the rally and gains the right to serve.
  10. 16. An attack that results directly in a point or a side-out.