Position Changes in Volleyball: Is It Beneficial for Young Athletes?

Questionmy daughter is 52, played club ball and her coach had her playing DS.  On her middle school team, she played just about everything and was MVP

Volleyball Substitution Order: Rules & Best Practices

QuestionIs there a certain order that substitutions must me made when subbing more than one person into the same position in high school volleyball? (ie. #

Fairness in Sports: When Should Players Be Moved Up?

QuestionMy daughter is in 10th grade, they have moved 2 freshmen up to play on the team all the while there are four sophomores that sit on the bench full

Back Row Setter Serve Receive Strategies: 5-1 vs. 6-2

QuestionQUESTION: Im coaching a group of girls that used a 4-2 formation last year. Im trying to teach them a system with a back court setter either in a 5

Dealing with Harsh Coaching: Supporting Your Teen Athlete

QuestionMy daughter made varsity this year, She was on freshmen and then JV and now varsity. She is in 11th grade. We have new coaches this year and they a

Improving Overhand Serve Power for 7th Grade Volleyball Players

QuestionMy daughter is a 7th grader and this is her first year in volleyball.  She would like to serve overhand, but just cant get the power into it s

Jump Serve Troubleshooting: Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

QuestionHello, Tom I have a question. Ive been working really hard on my jump serves and I just seem to be missing some things. When i do my motion, i step

Volleyball Coaching Tips: Managing a Large, Mixed-Skill Team

QuestionHi ,  I  have  just started coaching a team  of  15  players (ages 7-8) .  Initially, I was only given  9 k

Legality of 7th Graders Playing on 8th Grade Volleyball Teams

QuestionQUESTION: Should our school play 7th graders on the 8th grade team, if they are not needed?  (They play against other 8th graders only)  

Improving Defensive Strategy: Utilizing a Dedicated Setter for Blocking

QuestionI have been running a 6-2 off.  I have one setter that can block really well, I would like her to help block certain  teams that we have

Overcoming Mental Blocks in Volleyball: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy daughter is a senior this year.  She started the first two non-conference games and played extremely well at left hitter.  Her coach m

Volleyball Player Benched: Addressing Limited Playing Time & Athletic Development

Question   My daughter (15) plays volleyball on the JV team this year. Shes only 54 1/2 inches, but very athletic and in 7 months increased her v

Understanding Volleyball Play Calls: A Player's Guide

QuestionI have read through this site as well as some other but i still cant seem to completely sort out the calls my setter is calling. I played volleyba

Back Row Blocking in Volleyball: Is It Legal?

QuestionHello, We are playing 5-1. When the setter is in the back row and the pass is overbumped, is the setter allowed to jump up and block? Thanks for

Volleyball Serve: Player Movement Rules During Service

QuestionAt what exact point can the defending team move into their desired formation?  Is it when the server contacts the ball or is it when the serve

Volleyball Coaching for Beginners: Plays & Vertical Jump Training

QuestionI am a first-time volleyball coach for 5th - 8th grade girls. Their previous coach spent more time telling them what they couldnt do. Now, I want t

Volleyball Tryouts: Understanding Team Size & Required Skills (14U Division)

QuestionHi,     I have been playing volleyball since 3rd grade, and Im currently in 8th grade.  I absolutely LOVE volleyball. &nb

Choosing the Right Volleyball Club: Coach Gender & Team Dynamics

QuestionQUESTION: My daughter tried out and made two club teams!  She is excited to get picked for a higher level team in a different club where she w

Affordable Volleyball Training Options for Aspiring Athletes in Katy, TX

QuestionIf we really cant afford club volleyball, what are the best alternative options?  Our daughter is currently on the high school freshman team a

Serve Receive Strategy with 14s: Addressing Ball Control and Coverage

QuestionThank you very much for your previous answer and diagrams on serve receive. I have tried them with my 14s but its taking some getting used to . We