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How Tyra Turner Found Success in the AVP

Tyra Turner climbed the ranks in the AVP by working hard and dedicating herself to the sport. Here are three elements she says are key for anyone who wants to do the same.

Volleyball Positions - Outside Hitter

Volleyball Positions outside hitter position four set 4 set high outside outside blocker

Top 5 Things to Do to Get Recruited to Play College Volleyball

Volleyball recruiting is getting tougher and tougher. Competition is fierce for a spot on America's college volleyball teams. Here are five things you can do to get noticed.

Volleyball History 101

Learn about volleyball history. Who invented volleyball? Where was volleyball invented? How did volleyball become the game we watch today?

Harnessing Momentum

The game of volleyball is all about momentum. Getting it and keeping it is not easy, but there are a few ways you can try to harness it and keep it flowing on your side of the net.

Volleyball Positions - Middle Blocker

Volleyball Positions give each person on the court a specific role and a job to do. If you're a middle blocker, here is what you need to do.

AVP Beach Volleyball Schedule and Results 2009

Beach Volleyball AVP - The AVP Tour's stops for 2009 and the list of winners.

Volleyball Tips: Warm It Up!

If you're not properly warming up to play volleyball, you are putting your body at high risk for injury. Take a few minutes to get nice and warm with a volleyball-specific warm up before you play.

How to Master the Volleyball Block

The volleyball block is all about positioning. Learn the correct footwork to get yourself in front of the hitter and the appropriate arm and hand position to block the ball right back at your opponent.

How to Master Volleyball Hitting

Volleyball hitting is the most exciting skill in the sport. It takes a good deal of hand-eye coordination, but once you master the approach and arm swing, you can begin to take on the task of timing your approach so that you contact the ball at the top of your reach and the top of your jump.

How to Execute a Volleyball Pass

Volleyball Passing is the key to a good offense and the team that does it well is tough to beat. Learn the keys to a good passing platform and body position so that you can pass the ball with accuracy.

Make the Tough Play - Hitting

The three toughest balls to hit are the tight set, the off-the-net set and the over the shoulder set. Here are some tips to handle each of them.

Tyra Turner

Profile for Tyra Turner, AVP Beach volleyball player.

Q & A with the AVP's Tyra Turner

Tyra Turner discusses her beginnings, her partnerships and the future of the AVP.

AVP Beach Volleyball Career Win Leaders - Women

A list of the women's beach volleyball players with the most all-time wins.

NCAA Volleyball Women's Division I National Champions

A historical record of the women's volleyball national champions since 1981.

Volleyball Tips: Bringing Your Outdoor Game Indoors

Volleyball Tips: The outdoor game can help and hurt your indoor game. Here's how to accentuate the gains, overcome the losses and smooth out the transition when you bring your outdoor game indoors.

Volleyball Rules - Comparing FIVB, NCAA and AVP Volleyball Rules

Here you can find the differences in volleyball rules between indoor and beach, college and Olympic play.

2009 FIVB Grand Prix Volleyball Schedule and Results

The schedule and results for the 2009 FIVB Grand Prix Volleyball Tournament

AVP Beach Volleyball Career Win Leaders - Men

A list of the beach volleyball players with the most all-time wins

How to Play Volleyball: The Power of Repetition

When learning how to play volleyball and improving your volleyball skills, nothing is more effective than reps.

Volleyball Coaching: Know Your Players

One of the keys to great volleyball coaching is to know who you've got on your team and do what you can to bring out the best in each of your players.

AVP Undergoes Shake Up for 2009 Season

Lots of changes are afoot for the AVP Tour this season. The jury is out on what they'll mean for the league's future.

McCutcheon and Knipe to Lead USAV as Olympic Volleyball Coaches Through 2012

U.S. Olympic Volleyball makes choices for head women's and men's national team coaches.

Volleyball Serve: How to Jump Serve

Learn the steps required to execute a volleyball serve called the jump serve.

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