The key to a high-quality volleyball team is having six players on the court who can put each other in the best positions to succeed. And of all the positions, none are more important than the libero. First, a quick history lesson… The libero position was introduced in 1998 to enhance the quality of game […]
Continue reading...The defensive specialist has long been valued as someone who can step in for a hitter that may be lacking in passing skill. While defensive players may not rack up stats like assists, blocks, or kills… They can be invaluable to a team by keeping rallies alive with high-quality back row passing. Whether on serve […]
Continue reading...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 […]
Continue reading...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 […]
Continue reading...Since the creation of volleyball some time in the late 19th to early 20th century, the sport has evolved many times over to become what it is today. Volleyball quickly spread throughout the world and is now an internationally popular sport. While there are many variations of the sport, the most widely popular amongst leagues […]
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