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What is a ‘Side Out’ in Volleyball (Rule Explanation)

The term “side out” can be heard throughout a volleyball game, despite its original definition being made obsolete by recent rule changes. Many sideline and crowd cheers feature the term as a team prepares to receive serve. But what does a side out in volleyball actually mean? And where did the term come from? Let’s […]

How to Bump a Volleyball with Ease (7-Step Guide)

The underhand pass in volleyball has a common nickname… The bump pass. Also known as the forearm pass, it’s one of the key skills to learn as a young volleyball player. A great bump passer can get the ball to a very select target and choose from a variety of trajectories to get it […]

The 6 Volleyball Skills All Players Must Perfect

Volleyball is a sport of a few skills. It doesn’t have complicated plays like American football or require the brute strength of rugby. Nor does it demand elite endurance like soccer or the hand eye coordination of cricket. But it does require that you perfect 6 basic skills to ensure you’re competitive. If you spend […]

How to Set a Volleyball Correctly (11-Step Guide)

The setter holds one of the most important positions on the court. Not only do they take the majority of sets and second hits, they’re also expected to function as a court leader. While there are many intangible qualities to look for in a great setter (including patience, leadership, mental toughness, etc), the most important […]

How to Block a Volleyball Like a Pro (10-Step Guide)

The art of blocking a volleyball against a hitter is more than simply throwing your hands up in the air and jumping as high as you can. Becoming a good blocker requires both skill and technique. Of course, being tall and athletic enough to jump very high will help… But even if you don’t possess […]

Volleyball Scoring Rules (Everything You Need to Know)

There is one ultimate goal during a rally in volleyball… To earn a point by putting the ball over the net in a way the opponent cannot return it. Spiking a ball and hearing it smack against the floor on the opponent’s side of the net is a thrill every volleyball player loves to hear… […]

How to Spike a Volleyball with Power (6-Step Guide)

Every sport has their own unique ‘big play’ that sets a team and the crowd into a frenzy… • Basketball has the dunk. • Football has the hard tackle. • Baseball has the home run. All these plays bring people to their feet with excitement. Volleyball has its own version of a big play too… […]

144 Volleyball Terms: A Complete A – Z List (All Explained)

It’s vital for anyone interested in coaching or playing volleyball to gain detailed knowledge of the many volleyball terms used around the game. Volleyball terminology can be used by the players on the court, by the coaches, by the media, and by anyone talking about volleyball. If you want to understand, you have to learn […]

How to Serve a Volleyball Overhand (10-Step Guide)

An effective serve is one of the biggest weapons in volleyball. Players who take the time to learn how to serve a volleyball overhand instantly give themselves a significant advantage over everyone else. To be a great server, a player needs to be strong, consistent, and accurate. When a player is able to reliably serve […]

201+ Volleyball Quotes to Inspire and Motivate Your Team

Marv Dunphy Volleyball Quotes “Volleyball is one of the most interactive games going. It is a game of intuition, imagination, improvisation – but most of all, of reciprocity. Of teamwork. There is no way to freelance in volleyball.” “If we control the ball, they pay.” “The best passing drill is pass – set – hit. […]

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