Shank
A pass that explodes the wrong way, usually off the platform edge, into the net, or over the scorers. It is a side-out for the other team, same as a missed serve for them. The stat sheet will just show a 0 or an error, but the film shows late feet, bad angle, or fear on a 60-mph float.
Example
Jump-serve, ball dives, the platform is sideways, the ball is in the third row, coach calls time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a shank in volleyball?
A shank in volleyball is a pass that is not wrong by a few feet; it is wrong by a zip code. Fix your feet, fix most shanks.
How do you stop shanking in volleyball?
Get midline, present early, stop swinging your platform at the last second. The edge of your forearm is not a target.