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 it! Understanding the […]
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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 the ball to […]
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Looking for a great way to inspire your team? Being armed with volleyball quotes that resonate with your team and teach important lessons can be incredibly motivating and effective. Reading them is also simply a great way to learn! That’s why I first started collecting them. To put together a list of advice from some of the smartest […]
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Volleyball is a sport which requires everyone on the floor to be on the same page. The team needs to move as one and the players must make smart team-focused decisions to put the entire group in a position to be successful. One of the most important positions to achieve team success is the outside hitter. The outside […]
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Elite volleyball players breathe, eat, and sleep volleyball. They’re committed to daily training and they’re constantly looking up volleyball tips and tricks to improve their current skills. But not every player thinks like this… There are many players out there who want to achieve success, but they’re either not committed to the process or they don’t know how […]
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The setter position on a volleyball squad is similar to the quarterback in American football. That’s because the setter essentially runs the show for the team on offence. Setters, by definition, are responsible for ‘setting’ the ball to hitters who are best positioned to make kills. But their role goes far beyond that… They must also be in constant […]
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Volleyball is one of the best examples of what a team sport should be like, as all players determine the success or failure of every single play. And the middle blocker is a key part of this puzzle. Being essential to both the offence and defence. As the name indicates, the middle blocker is primarily a defensive player. Their […]
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The 6-2 volleyball rotation is one of the most popular formations used in the sport. The other being the 5-1 volleyball rotation. Most coaches end up choosing between these two rotations to lay down the foundation for their team’s playing style. When deciding which one to use, it comes down to the kind of players you have… If you’re […]
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As a volleyball coach overlooking prep for the new season, you’re likely confronted by a key decision for your new team… And that is a choice between the 6-2 and the 5-1 volleyball rotation. Of course, there are multiple rotations you can choose from depending on the strengths and weaknesses of your players, but the 6-2 and […]
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When thinking of the game of volleyball, athletes moving around in tight spaces preparing to bump, set, or spike a ball with their arms and hands comes to mind. Which leaves many players wondering: “Can you use your feet in volleyball?” As there have been many rules and also many rule changes, most people involved with volleyball aren’t […]
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