Understanding Vertical Jump Measurements: Block & Approach Jumps Explained

Questionmy daughter took some private lessons from a college coach and she took her vertical jump measurements and I just got the results, she said her blo

Volleyball Tryouts for Beginners: A Guide for New Players

QuestionHi. I need help. I signed up for JV volleyball tryouts and Ive never played before. Im 5 10 overweight and I play basketball. What should I do Ans

Understanding Volleyball Setter Positions: Why Starting at 5?

QuestionMy daughter is the starting setter for her team. The coach starts her at the 5 position (left back)...why would that be? He runs a 6 2. She has a g

Volleyball Overreaching Rules: Setter's Contact & Legal Sets

QuestionI am a setter, a tall one, when a a player over receives a ball near the net, i tried to set it with one hand, while holding the ball an opponent p

Volleyball Kicks: Understanding Rules & Limits

QuestionHow many kicks(leg/foot contacts) are allowed in a set? Is there a limit on the   number(like 1 each set) or is it unlimited? Eg.Can a team d

Improve Volleyball Approach & Hitting Technique: Timing & Wrist Protection

QuestionHi, I play every position, but my main position is a opposite/DS. My coach likes putting me as backrow because Im a good passer and rarely puts me

Mastering the Jump Serve: Progressions for Youth & High School Athletes

QuestionHow do I teach a jump serve to younger ages 9-13, as well as high school girls?  What progressions can be used? AnswerJenny: Thanks so much

Improve Overhand Serve Footwork: A Guide for High School Athletes

QuestionCoach, My daughter, a freshman in high school, has a team mate that needs a little help with her footwork on her overhand serve.  The player

Understanding Volleyball Sets vs. Jumpsets: A Beginner's Guide

Questionhi im Sydnie and im a freshman who has played volleyball since I was 9, I set and im going to tryout for my local club team in a few weeks. well I

Understanding Hitting Statistics: Errors vs. Attempts

QuestionHi Coach Houser, If I hit a ball and it gets blocked and lands in the court, it should be a hitting attempt and a hitting error on the stats. Howe

College Coach Responds to Resume: Is This a Good Sign? | College Admissions Advice

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, If you email a college coach your resume, and he responds quickly by wanting to see video and SAT scores, is it a good sign? Also, d

Requesting Contact Information from College Volleyball Players: Etiquette & Expectations

QuestionHi, Is it ok to ask a mens volleyball college coach if they can provide me with contact info of some of the current players on the team to ask the

Unofficial College Visits: Timing & Expectations

QuestionHi, When (in the recruiting process) do college coaches usually invite players on unofficial visits?   Thanks. AnswerHello Chris! Welcome to

Improve Your Vertical Jump & Basketball Skills: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI have three questions. I have been told by both my club, school, and YMCA coaches that I have real potential to do great things with the sport. I

Volleyball Leagues & Clinics for 11-Year-Olds in Catonsville, MD

QuestionWhere do I  begin looking for a league/clinic for my 11 year old to participate in volleyball?  Her MS does not have a team, and I dont k

Effective 6-2 S/R Formations for U11 Club Volleyball

QuestionHi Tom - Im coaching an 11-under club team, all my girls are new to club this year.  Im running a 6-2 with Setters opposite in the Rotation. &

Should You Drop Down in a Sports Team? Considerations for Skill Level

QuestionWe made a top team and our skill level is lower than the team. What are the things to consider if we try to move down to a lower team. Season start

Varsity Volleyball: Skills & Attributes Coaches Seek in Outside Hitters

QuestionTom, I was wondering what types of things high school varsity coaches look for in outside hitters? I am an 8th grader who plays club and school and

Serving Returns in High School Volleyball: Legal or Illegal?

QuestionIn a recent game one of my front row players returned a serve, which was below the top of the net, with a one hand overhand hit. The referee called

Boost Your Vertical Jump: Expert Tips for Hitters

QuestionI am a powerful hitter, but Im lacking in a vertical because Ive never really focused on strengthening those muscles. Any tips on increasing my ver