Pass
Sending the ball to a teammate, usually on the first contact. On a serve, the pass should go to the setter, a few feet off the net near the middle of the court. Many coaches grade that pass from 0 to 3. A 3 reaches the target and lets the setter use every hitter. A 2 is playable but takes some options away. A 1 is a scramble. A 0 cannot be played. Some gyms use 0 to 4 instead, so ask which scale your coach means.
Example
A float serve goes to the back-left corner. The libero passes it to the target, a few feet off the net, and the setter has time to set a quick ball or a high ball outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pass a volleyball correctly?
Get your feet to the ball first, then put your platform out, then aim the angle of your arms. Let your legs change the height. Keep your elbows straight instead of swinging your arms at the last second.
What is a 3-pass in volleyball?
On a 0 to 3 scale, a 3 goes to the setter's target with enough time to run a quick, a pipe, or a high set outside. It is the pass your team is trying to get every rotation. A 4-point scale in another gym may call that same pass a 4.