Spike
The full, terminal swing you finish above the net: approach, two-foot launch, high contact, snap. Track and field data from elite women’s and men’s indoor volleyball have clocked top swings in the 60-80+ mph range depending on level and measurement method. In everyday gym language, “spike” and “swing” are the same, even if the stat sheet will still log a roll as an attack if it scores.
Example
Four step, two feet, ball between the blockers, wood on the money, kill on the first bounce.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you spike a volleyball harder?
Get more hip through the line, get higher on the touch, and keep your hand loose so the wrist fires last. Your legs and core still move more mass than your biceps ever will.
What is the difference between a spike and a kill?
The spike is the swing, the kill is the point. You can record a kill off a tool without what anyone would call a real spike, and you can pipe a back-row ball for a kill without a classic jump spike.