What signifies that a point has been scored in volleyball?

A point is scored in volleyball when the ball touches the ground on the opponent's side of the court. This signifies that the rally has ended, and the team that caused the ball to land in the opponent's court earns the point. This is a fundamental aspect of the game, highlighting the objective of each play: to send the ball over the net and into the opposing team's area.

While a successful serve initiates play and can lead to points, it does not directly indicate a point has been scored unless the serve results in the ball landing in the opponent's court without being touched. Similarly, a block is a defensive maneuver to prevent the ball from crossing the net but does not directly lead to a point unless the ball is redirected to the opposing court in a way that leads to a score. A successful dig involves receiving the ball that is hit by the opponent but is primarily a defensive action intended to keep the ball in play rather than score points. Thus, the action that most clearly signifies a point has been scored is the ball landing on the opponent's side.