Legal Serving Distance Behind the Endzone in Football

QuestionQUESTION: When serving behind the endzone, how far to the side can a player go to legally serve?  I am working with my players to serve cross

Volleyball: Evaluating a 14-Year-Old's Potential as Libero - Skill Assessment & Development

QuestionHello My daughter decided to play on a higher level club team where she will be a backup player.  The last 2 years she played OH.  She is

Understanding Net Calls in Volleyball: Rules and Player Conduct

QuestionQUESTION: im in a vball league and the same 2 questions always pop up. 1. what exactly is an inadvertant net call? 2. if after a serve and the pass

Hook Shots & Basketball Rules: Are They Legal?

QuestionLast week my league disappointed me.  The ref repeatedly allowed the other team to utilize what I call the old Wilt Chamberlain hook shot to r

Understanding the Slamma Jamma Shot in Volleyball: Technique & Strategy

QuestionWhat is a slamma jamma shot? AnswerHey Mary Beth and welcome back! A slamma jamma is another word for a power dink or slam  Its when a front

College Recruiting: Advice for High School Athletes in Multiple Sports

QuestionMy daughter is currently a freshman in high school.  She is approximately 58 and has a nice vertical.  Shes played on the varsity team si

Club Team Roster Limits for High School Athletes in Missouri

QuestionHow many girls from the same school team can play on the same club team, after school season is over in Missouri.  5 of the girls have offers

Setting in Volleyball Camps: When to Introduce Setter Skills for 4th-6th Graders

QuestionMy names Lauren, and Im coaching a girls volleyball camp for 4th-6th graders. I was curious if it would be to early to introduce setters and specif

Volleyball Etiquette: Addressing Disruptive Team Chants

QuestionMy daughter is playing in a league with 4-6th grade girls.  An opposing team would say a chant after each point they scored They would chant

Navigating Youth Sports Coaching: A Parent's Guide to Effective Communication

QuestionMy daughter was asked to play JV as an 8th grader. At the beginning of the season things were fine, but as the season progressed the coach seemed t

Back Row Setter Over the Net: Legality in Volleyball (USAV, NFHS, NCAA)

QuestionCan a setter, who is back row, reach into the plane to set a ball, if she brings it back to her own team and the opposing team does not try to bloc

Funding Your Club Volleyball Team: Scholarships & Payment Options

QuestionWhat suggestions do you have for paying for a traveling club team, when costs will reach nearly $5000?  The club offers no scholarships, but w

Mastering Blocking in Sports: Strategies & Techniques

QuestionWhat is the best strategy to teach and to learn blocking? AnswerHello Xavier: Are you asking this as a coach?  or as a player? A) Blocking

5-1 Volleyball Strategy: Adapting to Limited Setter Depth

QuestionHey Coach - I coach a successful high school program and have taken 2nd or 3rd the last 5 years in a row at the state champships.  I have had

Volleyball Hitting Improvement: Tips for High School Players

QuestionHi Mr. Houser, Id just thought Id let you know first off im not one of those people who ask a question and dont take the time to read your emails.

Legality of Redirecting Ball on Overpass in Women's Basketball

QuestionTom - I play 6 on 6 womens. When going up for a block on an overpass is it legal to redirect the ball to the left or right by turning your hands as

Improve Vertical Jump & Setting Technique: Expert Advice

QuestionHi, Tom I was wondering how can i increase my vertical jump dramaticly so my elbow can reach above the bet. Because now i can getmy hand and about

Libero Middle Back Positioning: Optimal Release Timing & Defensive Strategy

QuestionHello, This is my first year playing club volleyball at the university level. I was training to be a setter however because of my 55 stature i go

Developing Your Volleyball Skills: Transitioning to Libero Play

QuestionDear Juan, I am a Female volleyball player who is currently on a u15 club team in Alberta, Canada. The AVA(Alberta volleyball) rules make it so th

Coaching Conflict: Addressing Disagreements with Your Assistant

QuestionHi Tom, I currently coach club 13s at a competitive level. My new assistants daughter was put on my team, despite her skill level being significant