Tool
Hitting the ball off a blocker's hands on purpose so it deflects out of bounds. When the block is formed and you cannot find open court, you aim for the outside of their hands and the ball flies wide. You still get the kill. Wipe means the same play. Tool is the word you will hear most often indoors.
Example
A double block is square to the hitter, so she swings at the outside hand. The ball deflects past the antenna and lands out. Kill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to tool the block in volleyball?
You score by using the block. The ball hits the outside of their hands and goes out. Wipe is another name for the same swing. The stat is a kill either way.
How do you tool the block effectively?
Aim for the outside hand, not the middle of the block, and swing across the body so the ball has a path wide of the antenna. High contact helps. A flat ball into the palms often comes straight back.