The beauty of the sport called volleyball is that it’s remarkably simple to learn.
A few volleyball basics exist to keep the game moving but there are very few nuanced regulations, unlike soccer, hockey, and American football.
Learning the rules like three hits to get it over, don’t touch the net, and the line is in, is an obvious start.
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Unless your team has a sniper of a server that puts aces across the net every time or you are playing an opponent that cannot get the ball over the net, you will need to record kills to score points.
The kill is an integral volleyball statistic that denotes a successful attack by an offensive team.
The simple definition of a kill is an offensive attack that is unreturnable by the opponent and scores a point or side out for the offensive team.
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Getting ready for a volleyball match is simple:
Put on your team’s uniform and hit the court.
Practice, however, provides a plethora of choices for players to decide on ahead of each workout.
This can be a cumbersome process for some players who are new to the sport or just have a hard time deciding what to wear.
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The rules regarding substitution are not terribly difficult to understand, but it is important to know them well.
The regulations can vary depending on your league, level of play, and governing body.
Fortunately, most leagues around the world, including Australia, defer to the substitution rules set forth by the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).
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One of the best parts of the sport of volleyball is that anyone can play as long as you have the correct volleyball equipment.
Regardless of skill level, you will likely need many of the same things.
The secret is:
Don’t go buying every volleyball related item, because you might not need it all.
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As one of the more exciting elements of the game, players love to hit the volleyball.
This love of hitting should be fostered, as it is the most likely way to score against an opponent.
As beginners, players are often excited to see any ball get over the net and down to the floor. However, as players progress, they begin to see the necessity for a variety of attack options.
The following volleyball hitting drills are designed to improve attack consistency, power, and diversity amongst all levels of volleyball players.
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The best drills in volleyball keep players active and engaged without sacrificing form.
We often see players running mindless drills that cause them to disconnect with the moment and begin going “through the motions.”
Be assured – Queen of the Court (or Monarch or King or Ruler) is not one of these mind-numbing drills!
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A great scoring chance starts with a good server who can put the ball in a position that puts stress on the passing abilities of your opponent.
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of serving, including a background of how consistent serving helps win matches, the different types of serves in volleyball, and viable locations to serve the ball.
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If there is a volleyball around, it is likely to be picked up for a game of “pepper”.
Typically used as a warmup drill, pepper is an easy way to mimic the three main skills used throughout a match:
1. Digging
2. Setting
3. Spiking
