College Volleyball Recruitment: Profile of an All-Star Middle Hitter

QuestionHello and thank you for reading my question. My daughter is a senior at a rural community high school and has played volleyball since her freshman

Mastering Volleyball Spiking Technique: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionMatt,     I play volleyball with a bunch of guys every day for about an hour, we play on dirt/grass courts, and we have no co

Developing a Libero: Addressing Footwork and Ground Play in Volleyball

QuestionI coach a 16 year old girls select team.  My problem is I have a girl who will only play the back row and for some reason she wont move her fe

Vertical Jump Assessment for High School Athletes: 23-inch Analysis

QuestionWhat is a good spike approach measurement for a high school junior girl?  She has a vertical/block jump of 23.  Thanks so much. AnswerJa

Volleyball Tournament Format: Best Structures for 10 Teams

QuestionHello, I am a high school volleyball coach and my we are hosting a 10 team tournament at our school The Varsity tournament has 10 teams and the JV

Best Volleyball Formation for Mixed-Age Junior Olympics Team (No Setter)

QuestionI am coaching a Junior Olympics team that have two 14s one it and the rest are 12yrs with 2 that have never played volleyball. We are playing again

Basketball Court Etiquette: Playing Position & Player Conduct

QuestionI play with a mixed group of males and female seniors on an asphalt court.  We have one player who is extremely quick and frequently plays out

College Volleyball: Helping Your Daughter Get Noticed by D1 Coaches

QuestionHI Steve, My daughter is 16 and is a 61(were not sure shes finished growing) left handed setter and loves the games.  She can also play OH and

Beach Volleyball Ball Hardness: Is It Normal & How to Soften?

QuestionI ordered a ball from the local VB association, sight unseen.  What came is very much harder than what I have played with indoors.  It is

Improve Baseball Hitting Footwork: Drills & Techniques

QuestionI have had a goofy-footed approach since i started playing ball some 15 years ago.  I know that i could be a stronger hitter if i could someho

Sand Volleyball Tips for Players Transitioning from Grass/Indoor

QuestionI just signed up on a team that plays friday nights in the sand. Im 6 180 right handed and have 14 jump from a stand still. the probelm is i usally

Volleyball Fouls & Penalties: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionList 10 common fouls that occur in a volleyball game and give the penalty for each. please help me sir AnswerThis seems like a homework question b

Volley & Dig Drills: Improve Body Positioning & Technique

QuestionPoor body positioning is one of the main factors for poor execution of the following skills: volleying and the dig pass. devise Two drills for each

Is a One-Handed Set Legal in Adult Pickleball?

QuestionHi Steve, Please help clarify; I play in an intermediate level adult league; we do our own self officiating.  Last week I was called for an i

Volleyball Passing & Serving for Lefties: Techniques & Tips

QuestionAre left-handed people shown approaches, serving, foot position for passing, etc. differently? It seems awkward to do it all the same as a righty.

Understanding Carry Calls in Indoor Handball: A Self-Officiating Guide

QuestionHi Steve, I play in an intermediate 6v6 indoor adult league; we self officiate (not very consistently). I was told that if I strike the ball on i

Creating a Skill Tape: Advice for Young Athletes

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Im Jennifer. I am only a freshman in high school and I have already begun making my skill tape. I feel it is never too early to start

Single-Step Approach vs. Multi-Step in Volleyball: Benefits & Teenager Perspectives

QuestionIm trying to teach mt daughter that a 1-step approach not only gives you as much range as a 3-step, but is more versitile, quicker and more powerfu

Mastering the Overhead Serve: A Detailed Guide for Tennis Players

QuestionCan you please tell me exactly how contact is made with the ball in the serve.  I am a strong tennis player, so I have no problems with the st

4x4 Volleyball Strategy: Offensive & Defensive Tactics for Co-ed Teams

QuestionIve been playing competitive co-ed 4x4 volleyball for years, in sand and grass.  Ive just started playing Hardcourt Womens 4x4, and were havin