Pipe
A set to a back-row hitter attacking from the middle of the back court, which coaches call zone 6. The hitter comes in behind the front-row players, so the block often sees the ball late. The setter is usually facing the net and setting forward, into the middle. A back set goes behind the setter, which is a different play. The hitter still has to jump from behind the attack line.
Example
The other team's middle blocker jumps with a quick set that never comes. The setter delivers a pipe through the middle of the back court, the hitter jumps from behind the line, and the ball splits the block.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pipe in volleyball?
A faster set to a back-row player attacking from the middle of the back court. It gives you another hitter without a substitution. The approach has to start behind the attack line, like any back-row attack.