If you’re reading this article then you’re probably frustrated because you can’t quite make an impact on defense while in the front row. Many players struggle in this area so don’t be discouraged! The solution might be as simple as waiting until you hit your growth spurt (I grew 8 inches when I was 16) […]
Regardless of the level of play, if you ever watch volleyball you will notice that teams don’t always just spike the ball. Sometimes, players will intentionally hit the ball softer in an effort to make it land on an open spot on the court. If that’s the case, then there’s a good chance that they […]
Introduction to Volleyball Scoring Understanding the ins and outs of volleyball can be a tough task if you’re new to the game. One of the first and most important things that you should learn is how volleyball scoring works. For starters, a team can score in volleyball in the following ways: The ball lands on […]
Volleyball tryouts can be extremely stressful if you’re new to the game. Luckily, we are here to help you get ready. Our top 10 tips for volleyball tryouts are: Be prepared Watch volleyball videos Understand the basic volleyball skills Train before the tryout Play volleyball Find your position Get your mind and body right Lose […]
Steps to the Volleyball Jump Serve One of the most sought-after skills in volleyball is the jump serve (also known as the spike serve). Players with a powerful jump serve can completely change the outcome of a match. While the initial goal may be to get an ace, powerful jump serves often disrupt the opposing […]
Volleyball Rules and Regulations If you’re on this page then you’re probably new to volleyball. It’s ok, we’ve all been new to something at one point or another. But I’m sure you’ve realized, there’s much more to volleyball than the “everyone just try to get the ball over the net” mentality that you see […]
What are the volleyball positions? The volleyball positions are: Outside Hitter (Left Side, Left Wing Spiker) Middle Hitter (Middle Blocker) Opposite Hitter (Right Side, Right Wing Spiker) Setter Libero Defensive Specialist Serving Specialist There are six players on the volleyball court at any given time divided between the front row and back row. […]
Before the volleyball bug bites and the obsession begins, your first taste of the game was probably in gym class. As far as you were concerned, it was just six players rotating in a circle until given a chance to spike one from the front row. Now that you know that’s not the case, I’m […]
How high is an indoor volleyball net? One of the most commonly asked questions in volleyball is, “how high is a volleyball net?”. The best is answer is simply, “it depends”. The most standard and commonly used indoor volleyball net height is 7 feet, 11 5/8 inches for men and 7 feet, 4 1/8 inches […]
When you play volleyball for more than a decade, you get introduced to a plethora of different volleyball games. The one thing that really separates great volleyball games from bad ones are their ability to concentrate on a particular skill while still keeping players entertained. Listed below are how to play six of my favorite […]