The sport of volleyball, like any other, has a variety of rules ranging from simple to intricate.
In the most basic sense, the goal of the game is to attack the ball to the other side of the net and prevent your opponent from doing the same.
There are plenty of rules that make this goal a little more challenging to attain.
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Volleyball knee pads, like soccer shin guards, are harbingers of smell-inducing bacteria and sweat.
There are three primary methods of cleaning knee pads: A simple laundry cycle, a laundry cycle with extra pep, and handwashing
Read our guide detailing everything you need to know on how to wash volleyball knee pads. You’ll have no reason to be bombarded by stink from your knee pads anymore!
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It’s important to note the difference between simply working out and working out with the intent of improving your volleyball skills. Focusing your workout on the sport you’re playing is key to gaining an edge over your opponents.
Your at-home volleyball exercises should focus on the particular physical requirements of the game: Agility, explosiveness, speed, and strength
The workouts contained here will be geared toward improving all of those attributes.
All of these exercises can be done at home with limited equipment. And we’ve organized them by area of focus: Upper body, lower body, and core
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From inspirational memoirs of famous athletes’ volleyball journeys to informative manuals written by veteran coaches, this list of 16 volleyball books has everything you need.
You’ll learn new things and some stories might even make you laugh or cry.
Let’s get right to it:
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The art of serving can be quite a challenge for new and experienced volleyball players alike.
Once the basics of the skill are relatively mastered, it is time to start serving with a purpose other than simply getting the ball over the net.
The most important part of understanding volleyball zones is knowing the strategies behind serving in a particular area.
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Karch Kiraly is arguably the best men’s volleyball player of all time…
…on the court and the beach.
As the first and only person to win Olympic Gold in both indoor and beach volleyball, it’s difficult to select his most astounding achievement in the sport.
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If you have a volleyball player in your life, you understand how quickly they can become obsessed with the sport.
Kids are notorious for quickly becoming, “All Volleyball, All The Time,” as they develop many friendships through the game.
Finding volleyball gifts can be challenging if you are unfamiliar with the world of volleyball.
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Volleyball is a relatively simple sport to learn.
Essentially, each team gets three touches (contacts with the ball) to attack the other side.
Once you become familiar with the game, you will begin to notice some calls that seem a little more confusing.
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Roles models are important.
And fortunately for all the volleyball-fanatics reading this website, there are many famous volleyball players for young athletes to look up to.
In this blog post, we’re celebrating all their hard work by putting together a list of the top 10 (in no particular order) most famous volleyball players on Earth
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The pancake dig is performed with one hand outstretched, sliding flat on the court’s surface with the palm down. The player must dive and ensure her arm is parallel to the floor.
The ultimate goal of a pancake is to allow the ball to contact the back of the hand and use its momentum to force it back up into the air.
This move can be a game-changer and all higher-level players should be able to perform it.
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