Dive
A full go-to-the-floor play where you actually leave your feet, extend, and find the ball in the air before you land. You take the hit on the chest, slide, and hope the second touch is in-system. FIVB does not hand out style points, but a clean dig on a dive flips a side-out the other way in club matches every weekend.
Example
A tight tip bounces; the libero explodes left, one-arm lifts it off a dive, and the setter rushes a bump set. Rally continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a dive and a sprawl?
A dive has flight: both feet are off. A sprawl is more of a long extension drag where you try to keep your base low. You pick each based on how far the ball is and how much you trust your first step.