Rally
Everything from the serve contact to the dead ball whistle. Under rally scoring (the standard since 1999), every rally awards a point to one team, whether it ends on an ace or after a long sequence of attacks and digs.
Example
Ace, one play. A dig, a pipe, a dig, a tip, and finally a tool out, still one point, different story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rally in volleyball?
It is a single play from the serve to the floor or whistle. The rally scoring system means a point is on the line every time, so there is no 'we held serve, who cares' off-night anymore.