Volleyball: Most Popular Articles
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Volleyball - Articles
An index of articles for the Volleyball guide site.
An index of articles for the Volleyball guide site.
Serve_Overhand
The overhand volleyball serve is a good place to start when learning to play volleyball. Learn to perfect your form with lots and lots of practice.
The overhand volleyball serve is a good place to start when learning to play volleyball. Learn to perfect your form with lots and lots of practice.
Positions Hub
Information about each volleyball position and what they are expected to do on the court.
Information about each volleyball position and what they are expected to do on the court.
Rotation
The basics of volleyball rotation and how to avoid the overlap.
The basics of volleyball rotation and how to avoid the overlap.
Libero
What is the role of the volleyball libero?
What is the role of the volleyball libero?
Volleyball History
Learn about volleyball history. Who invented volleyball? Where was volleyball invented? How did volleyball become the game we watch today?
Learn about volleyball history. Who invented volleyball? Where was volleyball invented? How did volleyball become the game we watch today?
Setting
How to master the volleyball set to an attacker.
How to master the volleyball set to an attacker.
Blocking
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.
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.
Setter Position
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 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.
Serve Types
There are three main types of volleyball serves. Try them all to find out which one suits you best. If you can master them all, it works to your benefit because you can easily change up on your opponent and give them a serve they're not expecting.
There are three main types of volleyball serves. Try them all to find out which one suits you best. If you can master them all, it works to your benefit because you can easily change up on your opponent and give them a serve they're not expecting.
Tough Hits
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.
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.
WarmUp
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.
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.
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 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.
Outside Hitter
Volleyball Positions outside hitter position four set 4 set high outside outside blocker
Volleyball Positions outside hitter position four set 4 set high outside outside blocker
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.
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.
Getting Recruited to College
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 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.
Rule Differences
Here you can find the differences in volleyball rules between indoor and beach, college and Olympic play.
Here you can find the differences in volleyball rules between indoor and beach, college and Olympic play.
HarnessMomentum
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.
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.
SandvIndoor
The impetus to make sand volleyball an NCAA sport for women is gaining steam. Some believe that the addition will hurt indoor volleyball because great players will choose the sand. Others think this is a non-issue because the two games are so very different. What do you think?
The impetus to make sand volleyball an NCAA sport for women is gaining steam. Some believe that the addition will hurt indoor volleyball because great players will choose the sand. Others think this is a non-issue because the two games are so very different. What do you think?
Volleyball Rules
Volleyball rules - Let's cover what volleyball is and how and where it is traditionally played.
Volleyball rules - Let's cover what volleyball is and how and where it is traditionally played.
How to Dig
How to master the volleyball dig
How to master the volleyball dig
Underhand Passing
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.
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.
5 Hitting Tips
Volleyball hitting can be improved drastically by doing a few simple things.You can be a great hitter if you work at it. Here are some suggestions to help there.
Volleyball hitting can be improved drastically by doing a few simple things.You can be a great hitter if you work at it. Here are some suggestions to help there.
BetterBall
Each and every time you contact the volleyball, your goal should be to make it the best possible contact you can muster. Bettering the ball means to do your absolute best to put the ball in a good position for your teammate no matter how bad the previous contact.
Each and every time you contact the volleyball, your goal should be to make it the best possible contact you can muster. Bettering the ball means to do your absolute best to put the ball in a good position for your teammate no matter how bad the previous contact.
ReadSetter
In order to get a jump on the set and move in front of the correct hitter on time, you need to give yourself a head start by deducing where the setter is going to send the ball. Here's what to look for.
In order to get a jump on the set and move in front of the correct hitter on time, you need to give yourself a head start by deducing where the setter is going to send the ball. Here's what to look for.
Penetration
The difference between a block and a stuff block lies in the arm position. Make some slight adjustments and you can shut down your opponent and score points with your block.
The difference between a block and a stuff block lies in the arm position. Make some slight adjustments and you can shut down your opponent and score points with your block.
Flo Hyman
Flo Hyman was one of the best players ever to play the game. Read about her contribution to volleyball.
Flo Hyman was one of the best players ever to play the game. Read about her contribution to volleyball.
Asics Shoes
Volleyball shoes can be sport-specific or not. Is it possible to cross a volleyball shoe with a running shoe? Find out!
Volleyball shoes can be sport-specific or not. Is it possible to cross a volleyball shoe with a running shoe? Find out!
Pepper
A good warm-up is imperative in volleyball. One drill that is a mainstay at every level from beginners to pros is the game of pepper.
A good warm-up is imperative in volleyball. One drill that is a mainstay at every level from beginners to pros is the game of pepper.
ReadHitter
Once you understand how to set the block to increase your chances of getting the stuff block, you should begin to pay attention to the clues the hitter will give you regarding where he will hit the ball.
Once you understand how to set the block to increase your chances of getting the stuff block, you should begin to pay attention to the clues the hitter will give you regarding where he will hit the ball.
Molten vs.Tachikara
It's old school vs.new school in this classic battle of the volleyball equipment.
It's old school vs.new school in this classic battle of the volleyball equipment.
TransitionWarmUp
A proper warm-up is imperative in volleyball. After you have jogged and stretched and before you introduce the ball, do some volleyball-specific warm-up drills. Here is a transition drill that not only warms up the body, but helps players get familiar with where they are supposed to be in transition.
A proper warm-up is imperative in volleyball. After you have jogged and stretched and before you introduce the ball, do some volleyball-specific warm-up drills. Here is a transition drill that not only warms up the body, but helps players get familiar with where they are supposed to be in transition.
Grand Prix
The schedule and results for the 2009 FIVB Grand Prix Volleyball Tournament
The schedule and results for the 2009 FIVB Grand Prix Volleyball Tournament
TyraTips
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.
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.
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 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.
Float Serve
The keys to a good float serve. How to serve a ball that floats.
The keys to a good float serve. How to serve a ball that floats.
QuickTipsHub
Check out these quick tips for improving your game. Increase your skill level, your mental preparation and your understanding of the game.
Check out these quick tips for improving your game. Increase your skill level, your mental preparation and your understanding of the game.
Cover Hitter
Volleyball Tips: Learn how to cover your hitter to protect against your opponent's block.
Volleyball Tips: Learn how to cover your hitter to protect against your opponent's block.
Volleyball - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Volleyball guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Volleyball guide site.
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.
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.
JumpServe
Learn the steps required to execute a volleyball serve called the jump serve.
Learn the steps required to execute a volleyball serve called the jump serve.
ServingHub
Types of Volleyball Serves - Floater, Jump Serve, Topspin
Types of Volleyball Serves - Floater, Jump Serve, Topspin
VTShakeItOff
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.
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.
The Power of Reps
When learning how to play volleyball and improving your volleyball skills, nothing is more effective than reps.
When learning how to play volleyball and improving your volleyball skills, nothing is more effective than reps.
Knee Pads
Is it really necessary to invest in a pair of knee pads in order to play indoor volleyball?
Is it really necessary to invest in a pair of knee pads in order to play indoor volleyball?
World League Results
The World League volleyball competition schedule of matches and game results from June 12-July 26
The World League volleyball competition schedule of matches and game results from June 12-July 26
OnYourToes
Volleyball Tips: In volleyball, you have to be ready to move quickly and sometimes to unexpected places. The key is to keep your weight forward.
Volleyball Tips: In volleyball, you have to be ready to move quickly and sometimes to unexpected places. The key is to keep your weight forward.
Missed Serve
There are three times during a game when you have to make sure your volleyball serve is in the court. NEVER miss at one of these times.
There are three times during a game when you have to make sure your volleyball serve is in the court. NEVER miss at one of these times.
TopSpin
The steps required to put top spin on your volleyball serve.
The steps required to put top spin on your volleyball serve.
MensChamps
Results and scores for the NCAA championship tournament on the road to the men's volleyball Final Four.
Results and scores for the NCAA championship tournament on the road to the men's volleyball Final Four.
Women's Champs
A historical record of the women's volleyball national champions since 1981.
A historical record of the women's volleyball national champions since 1981.
Coaches Chosen
U.S. Olympic Volleyball makes choices for head women's and men's national team coaches.
U.S. Olympic Volleyball makes choices for head women's and men's national team coaches.
Tyra
Profile for Tyra Turner, AVP Beach volleyball player.
Profile for Tyra Turner, AVP Beach volleyball player.
World League Finishes
Take a look at the top three finishers since World League's beginning in 1990.
Take a look at the top three finishers since World League's beginning in 1990.
OutdoorsIn
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 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.
Players of the Year - Women
A list of the NCAA Division I players who have won the National Player of the Year Award.
A list of the NCAA Division I players who have won the National Player of the Year Award.
John Speraw on the 2009 Season
An interview with volleyball coach John Speraw, head men's volleyball coach at UC Irvine.
An interview with volleyball coach John Speraw, head men's volleyball coach at UC Irvine.
2009 AVP Tour Schedule
Beach Volleyball AVP - The AVP Tour's stops for 2009 and the list of winners.
Beach Volleyball AVP - The AVP Tour's stops for 2009 and the list of winners.
WomenWins
A list of the women's beach volleyball players with the most all-time wins.
A list of the women's beach volleyball players with the most all-time wins.
Men's Champs
A historical record of the men's volleyball national champions since 1970.
A historical record of the men's volleyball national champions since 1970.
Volleyball - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Volleyball guide site.
An index of StepBySteps for the Volleyball guide site.
Volleyball - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Volleyball guide site.
An index of Profiles for the Volleyball guide site.
Volleyball - FullReviews
An index of FullReviews for the Volleyball guide site.
An index of FullReviews for the Volleyball guide site.
Coach of the Year - Men
A list of the NCAA Division I coaches who have won the National Men's Volleyball Coach of the Year Award.
A list of the NCAA Division I coaches who have won the National Men's Volleyball Coach of the Year Award.
Players of the Year - Men
A list of the NCAA Division I/II volleyball players who have won the National Player of the Year Award.
A list of the NCAA Division I/II volleyball players who have won the National Player of the Year Award.
Coach of the Year - Women
A list of the NCAA Division I volleyball coaches who have won the AVCA National Coach of the Year Award.
A list of the NCAA Division I volleyball coaches who have won the AVCA National Coach of the Year Award.
UCI tops Pepperdine
UCI snaps Pepperdine's 10-game win streak and takes back the number one spot.
UCI snaps Pepperdine's 10-game win streak and takes back the number one spot.
TyraQA
Tyra Turner discusses her beginnings, her partnerships and the future of the AVP.
Tyra Turner discusses her beginnings, her partnerships and the future of the AVP.
MenWins
A list of the beach volleyball players with the most all-time wins
A list of the beach volleyball players with the most all-time wins