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SPORTS WRITING
Sports journalism is a form of journalism that reports on sports topics and event
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journalists do not concern themselves with the 'serious' topics covered by the news de
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articles reporting on the sporting events of the past day are concisely written.
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generally stick to basic vocabulary. Being specific is one of the more basic tips
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basic working knowledge of the universe on which you're reporting. This m
knowing all about the current players, coaches and standings but knowing som
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current controversies and other information. You may already know much
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ACE - A serve that is not passable and results immediately in a point.
ANTENNA - The vertical rods (normally white and red) mounted near the edges of th
are mounted directly above the sidelines and are not-in-play. Antennas are not usual
nets.
APPROACH - Fast stride toward the net by a spiker before he jumps in the air.
ASSIST - Passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill. Th
only logged for high school, college, and National/Oly
National/Olympic
mpic team play.
ATTACK - The offensive action of hitting the ball. The attempt by one team to ter
hitting the ball to the floor on the opponent's side.
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BEACH DIG - An open hand receive of the ball, also called a "Deep Dish"
BLOCK - A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball
court. It may be a combination of one, two or three players jumping in front of the o
contacting the spiked ball with the hands.
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BUMP – a common term for forearm passing.
BALL HANDLING ERROR - Any time the official calls a double hit, a thrown ball or a lift (e
a serve reception or attack). For our purposes, this category also includes any blocking errors (w
official calls a blocker for a violation such as going into the net, centerline violation, reaching
net, etc.).
BUMP PASS - The use of joined forearms to pass or set a ball in an underhand manner.
CAMPFIRE - A ball that falls to the floor in an area that's surrounded by two, three, four
players. At the instant after the ball hits the floor, it appears as if the players are encircling and sta
campfire.
CENTER LINE - The boundary that runs directly under the net and divides the court into tw
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CUT SHOT - A spike from the hitter's strong side that travels at a sharp angle across the net.
DECOY - An offensive play meant to disguise the spiker who will receive the set.
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DOUBLE BLOCK - Two players working in unison to deflect an attacked ball at the net bac
hitter’s side.
DOUBLE HIT - Successive hits or contacts by the same player. (Illegal)
DOUBLE QUICK - Two hitters approaching the setter for a quick inside hit.
DOUBLES - A game with two players on each side, most commonly played on a sand court.
DOWN BALL - A ball the blockers elect not to attempt to block because it has been set too far f
net or the hitter is not under control. A "Down Ball" is hit overhand and driven over the net with
while the player remains standing. "Down Ball," is usually called aloud by the defense when it b
apparent the attacker has no chance of hitting a powerful spike.
FIVE-ONE –
– A 6-player offensive system that uses five hitters and one setter.
FIVE-ONE
SET –
– A back set to the right front hitter.
FIVE SET
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FOREARM PASS - Join your arms from the elbows to the wrists and strike the ball with the fle
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FOUL - A violation of the rules.

FOUR SET - A set 1' from the sideline, and 1’ to 2' above the net.
FOUR-TWO - A 6-player offensive system using four hitters and two setters.
FREE BALL - A ball that will be returned by a pass rather than a spike. This is usually called a
the defense instructing players to move into serve receive positions.
HELD BALL - A ball that comes to rest during contact resulting in a foul.
HIT - To jump and strike the ball with an overhand, forceful shot.
HITTER - Also "spiker" or "attacker"

" attacker"
HITTING PERCENTAGE - kills vs. attempts

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JUMP SERVE - A serve that is started by the server tossing the ball into the air and jumping
hitting the ball in its downward motion.
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KILL - An attack that results in an immediate point or side out.
LINE - The marks that serve as boundaries of a court.
LINE SHOT - A ball spiked down an opponent's sideline, closest to the hitter and outside the blo
LET SERVE - A serve that contacts the net. If the ball dribbles over, it's playable just like any ot
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Sports journalism is an essential element of any news media organization. Sports j

HOW TO WRITE A SPORTS WRITING:

Also, note that a2lead always places emphasis on an important or interesting

EXAMPLE OF SPORT WRITING ARTIC

“Seco nd-string quarterback Jay Lindman threw the game-winning touchdown with j

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BACKCOURT - The area from the endline to the attack line.

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DOUBLE HIT - Successive hits or contacts by the same player. (Illegal)

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FOUL - A violation of the rules.

HITTER - Also "spiker" or "attacker"

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KILL - An attack that results in an immediate point or side out.

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