A Volleyball Dig is performed to prevent the ball from touching the court after a Spike or Attack, usually a ball that is almost touching the ground. In many ways, a Dig is similar to Passing or Bumping, and like a Pass, the arm position stays the same. However, Digging is a much more reflex based skill, especially at higher levels, as the ball is coming from a downward trajectory. When Digging, it is important for the player to stay on their toes, and many players will choose to employ a split step to make sure they are ready to move in any direction.