| A | B |
| Ace | A serve that lands in bounds in opponents' court untouched |
| Spike | A hard overhead hit from above the net to the other team |
| Dink | A soft tip over the net |
| Dig | A low underhand pass; usually returning a spike ball |
| Bump | An underhand pass |
| Foot Fault | Server steps on or over the end line during serving |
| Set | A two-handed overhead pass |
| Right Back | The server's position on the court |
| Six | The number of players on the court |