cut shot

(volleyball) a hit where the player angles the ball sharply downward and diagonally across the net

A cut shot in volleyball is a type of attack where the player hits the ball with a quick, sharp angle, usually to one side of the court. The player uses their wrist to "cut" the ball, making it travel in a curved path and landing in a spot that is hard for the opposing team to reach. A cut shot is often used to deceive the blockers and defenders by sending the ball to a different location than they expect. It requires good control and timing to execute properly.