Having one of my setters block!

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

She was playing well, then a mental block formed

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

Starter on all previous club & school teams...now benched

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

2-Number Play Calling

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

Can a back row setter block?

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

During serve, when are players free to move?

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

1st year coach with ?s on running plays & vertical

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

Eat/Sleep/Breath vball, didnt make school team, what about club?

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

Does gender of coach matter? Does an assistant help?

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

club volleyball vs. alternatives

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

Balls are falling when serve receive with 14s....3 person? 4 person? cup?

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

Pre Try out work outs

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

Club girl playing up, learning new position, bummed!

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

rule on net calls

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

Is a hook shot legal? How about a slamma jamma?

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

Slamma Jamma

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

Advice for 3-sport freshman who wants to play college ball

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

How many girls from same high school can be on one club team?

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

Should all the little girls at a camp learn setting? Or should we only teach some?

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

Is a chant after each rally really proper etiquette

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