Double (volleyball) to record one, most likely when a match exceeds three sets, particularly five-set matches. Triple double is defined as an individual performance in which a player accumulates a double digit number total during one match in three of five statistical categories, aces, kills, blocks, digs, and assists. The most common way for a player to achieve a triple-double is with kills, blocks, and digs, usually attained by hitters (i.e., middle blockers, outside hitters, or opposite hitters) who are skilled defensively. Occasionally, setters record a triple-double, typically combining assists, digs, and either kills or blocks. A triple-double is a rare event,
Double (volleyball) and indicates outstanding all-around individual performance. Quadruple-double is defined as an individual performance in which a player accumulates a double digit number total in four of the five major statistical categories--aces, kills, blocks, digs, and assists--during the course of one match. Because of specialization by position (setters, liberos, middle blockers, outside hitters, opposite hitters, defensive specialists, etc.), quadruple doubles are seldom seen at collegiate or professional levels. Quintuple-double is defined as an individual performance in which a player accumulates a double digit number total in all five statistical categories (aces, kills, blocks, digs, and assists) in a single match. Such