Volleyball tips and news from around the world
Once again, more great tips from About.com
The Finer Points on Passing
Learn some of the finer points of passing from one of the best Libero’s in the world, Team USA’s, Eric Sullivan. Eric Sullivan was the first Libero on the USA Men’s volleyball team and continues to be an power on…
Can you do a float serve? Learn how:
How to Perform a Float Serve
The floater serve is a basic overhand serve that is easy to execute but somewhat difficult to master….
Some important updates:
Volleyball Dad Wants to Learn
From the forums, SAMPLEDOC writes, “I’m a Volleyball Dad who is trying to learn more about the game — specifically about how the stats are kept….what makes a block a block and what makes a kill a kill. Does anyone…
Stretch or Not?
So, do junior-high kids (10-14 years) need to stretch before practice and games? Normally, we only get 1.5 hours a week to practice. When 10 or 15 minutes of that time (15%) is spent stretching, it had better be…
Volleyball - Key to a Successful Season - Team Chemistry
We’ve reached the point in the upcoming club season were the teams are formed, the practice and tournament schedules are set, and practices have either already begun or will shortly. As a coach, things are now settling down and it’s…
Why are Girls Uniforms Getting Skimpier?
Over the years as a player, coach, and referee I have noticed that girls uniforms on the court are getting shorter and skimpier, especially amongst junior girls. Why are these girls choosing to roll down shorts and rull up shirts?…
Active Ankles, Good or Bad?
From the Volleyball Forum, “I rolled my right ankle about a little over a month ago. For about two weeks my coach (I play HS and club nowadays) taped it until the active ankles we ordered came in. I didn’t…
Here’s an interesting article Tara posted on learning volleyball positions:
When first learning volleyball, most kids don’t know what position they are and what that position does. As you get older, you learn to adapt to one of two volleyball positions and you’ll always play that one spot. Especially if you’re on a high school or club team because they’re more competitive.
Just another interesting article singing the phrases of good volleyball training outside of the regular season (ie. offseason volleyball training).
“We had kids go to about every camp offered in the Midwest and play in leagues. They played about as much volleyball as they could in the summer, and it shows,” she said.
If you can’t get to or afford specialty camps, then physical training in the weight room and on the track is always a good thing.
Certainly playing volleyball is fun; but setting on the sidelines hurt isn’t.
Here’s an overview of volleyball safety tips Rebecaa put together for the site.
If you’re interested in not getting hurt (who isn’t) then it’s definitely worth a read…
It’s hard to decide exactly how far you should push certain age groups. Here’s a JV plan for stirring some ideas.
While the steps aren’t in vivid detail, they should give you some ideas where to start and elaborate from there.
A must read for any coach, experienced and beginners alike.
