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The Beginner's Guide to Volleyball

Learn the basics of the sport of volleyball including its rules, history, fundamental skills and how you can get started.
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.
Volleyball Tip: Shake It Off
When you make a mistake that ends a rally, you need to remember that the next play is on its way. In volleyball there is no time to wallow. So you have to learn how to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get on with it.
Volleyball Rules - Comparing FIVB, NCAA and AVP Volleyvall Rules
Here you can find the differences in volleyball rules between indoor and beach, college and Olympic play.
Flo Hyman - Middle Blocker Extraordinaire
Flo Hyman was one of the best players ever to play the game. Read about her contribution to volleyball.
Opposite
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.
Volleyball Positions - Setter
Volleyball Positions give each person on the court a specific role and a job to do. If you're a setter, here is what you need to do.
Volleyball Positions Explained
Information about each volleyball position and what they are expected to do on the court.
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.
Volleyball Positions - Outside Hitter
Volleyball Positions outside hitter position four set 4 set high outside outside blocker
All About the Libero
What is the libero in volleyball?
The History of Volleyball
How did volleyball come to be? Who invented it? Where was it invented? How did it become the game we watch today?
What is Volleyball?
Let's cover what volleyball is and how and where it is traditionally played.
Volleyball Camps for Kids
A list of camps around the country where kids can improve their skills.
Adult Open Nationals Team Matching
Find a team to join and play in USAV's Open Nationals.
History of Beach Volleyball
How beach volleyball got started and how it became the game it is today.

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