Sixty essential indoor volleyball terms, from ace and break point to pipe, side-out and zone – what each one means and how it is used. Quick Answer This A-Z glossary explains 60 essential indoor volleyball […]
Six players and six numbered positions — but player roles are a separate system. Quick Answer Volleyball positions and player roles are not the same. Positions 1 to 6 are rotation slots defined by the […]
Japan cannot be caught. Five of the eight Finals seats are taken. And the team that led 2-0 in Belgrade now needs a favour from Chicago. Standings through Matchday 3 of Week 3 (17 July […]
Serbia reopened the race, Ukraine lost their margin for error, and Brazil fell below the cut before a difficult meeting with Poland. Standings through Matchday 2 of Week 3 (16 July 2026 local venue dates). […]
One matchday flipped the cut line. Brazil are in with fewer points than Italy, Cuba finally won, and Japan have secured their place. Standings through Matchday 1 of Week 3 (15 July 2026, local venue […]
Three straight bronzes. A two-set lead in Osaka. And no ticket to Macao. Poland led Japan 2–0 in Osaka on Sunday afternoon. By the end of the day, they were out of the VNL 2026 […]
China are already in as hosts. Japan are on the brink. Chicago is brutal, Belgrade holds the direct battle around seventh, and every win now matters. Standings through the end of Week 2 on 28 […]
One point separates the top two scorers – and neither currently holds a Finals qualification place. The tournament’s leading blocker plays for a team sitting 16th, while Ukraine lead the serving chart. Player statistics through […]
Eight wins from eight for Japan. The 2024 champions in 12th. Türkiye and Bulgaria level at the effective qualification cut. Standings and player statistics through the end of Week 2 on 28 June 2026. Article […]
Seven completed VNL seasons in the pack. Then the Nikolov brothers changed the story. Bulgaria are one of volleyball’s proud old names – World Championship silver medallists in 1970 and 2025, Olympic silver medallists in […]
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