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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The most appropriate volleyball rotation for your team is determined by a number of factors… There are three rotations most widely used throughout the sport: • 5-1 rotation. • 6-2 rotation. • 4-2 rotation. In higher level competition, the 5-1 is likely the most common to be seen. It involves five hitters and one setter […]
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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… […]
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Being involved in competitive volleyball tryouts can be a nerve-wracking experience. The goal of making the team – whether it’s a club team, competitive recreational league, or a school squad – is at the top of each athlete’s mind. It’s a high pressure environment. However, with a little preparation and by following a few simple […]
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By choosing one of the funny volleyball team names below, you’ll give each player on your team a 3-inch jumping boost and 2x more hitting power. Okay – maybe that’s not true… But at least you’ll have an awesome volleyball team name! “Why is choosing a good name important?” Here are a few reasons… […]
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Volleyball is the second most popular participation sport worldwide, behind only soccer. Over 800 million people around the globe play volleyball weekly, with Americans only representing about 6% of the international weekly volleyball players. But this number is sure to increase as volleyball is rapidly becoming immensely popular everywhere around the world. So where did […]
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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… […]
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