Volleyball Hitter Defense Strategies: Perimeter, Box & U - Expert Advice

QuestionIve been out of the volleyball arena for a while, but have recently volunteered to coach a club team.  What kind of hitter defense do you sugg

Net Fault Rule: Offensive Contact After Ground Ball

QuestionI know that it is not considered a net fault if a player contacts the net after the ball has hit the ground (the play is over).  If the offens

College Volleyball Recruitment: Tips for Aspiring D1 Setters

QuestionHey Steve, Im going to be a junior in high school and I would want nothing more than to play volleyball in college at a divison 1 school.  I a

The Origins of Volleyball: A Brief History

QuestionI was wondering who invented the game Volleyball? How did the sport begin and what objects did they use? AnswerVolleyball, first known as Mintonet

Defensive Strategies with a Libero & Middle Blocker

QuestionIs there a good way to play with a Libero, still have one of our MB play backrow and keep the Libero on the court as much as possible? Our team enc

Best Volleyball Net Systems for Competitive Play - A Guide

QuestionWhat are the best Net Systems for competitve recreational volleyball? I am looking into a possible gift for my brother. AnswerThere are plenty of

College Volleyball: Helping Your Setter Stand Out

QuestionHi Steve!   My 15 year old daughter Annie has been a setter with club teams for 3 years and h.s. for one.  She is only 56 and probably d

Receiving a Serve with a Set in Volleyball: Rules & Technique

Questionhi. If the serve is received with a set, is it allowed? Is it really necessary to receive a service with closed hands? Answerhiya Nuno... yes,

Mastering Passing Technique: Foot Positioning & Conditioning for Soccer

QuestionCoach, How do you teach the foot positioning for passing? I have read on the internet that you should always have your right foot forward and hips

Volleyball Training for Aspiring High School Libero | Expert Advice

Questioni am 13 years old and live in western NY, 56 and 100 lbs.  I have been playing for just 2 years beginning in middle school and recently joined

Volleyball: Is Foot Stomping or Clapping Illegal?

QuestionIs it allowed for a player to stomp his/her feet on the court or to clap his/her hands directly in front or near an opposing player making a block

3-Person Serve Receive vs. 5-Person: Why the Difference?

QuestionWhy is a 3 person serve receive used by most high school teams, instead of the W formation ( 5 person serve receive) used by most middle school tea

Volleyball Journey: From Rookie to JV Setter - A Story of Perseverance

QuestionI played volleyball for the first time in my life when I tried out for the 7th grade team.  I made it, and became their setter.  In 8th g

Volleyball Off-Season Drills: Maintain Skills & Improve Technique

QuestionWhat can you do during the off season to keep up volleyball techniques, when the only place you have to practice is in the yard AnswerI know when

Volleyball Play Calling System for High School Teams - Simplified

QuestionI am new to Volleyball, but an old time coach.  I need a system for play calling.  I have a very talented team.  I feel I can run ba

Libero Height Requirements for College Volleyball: Is 5'4" Enough?

QuestionHey!! I play club and school volleyball. I have been a DS/Libero since I started volleyball in 7th grade because I was short. Well now Im a sophomo

Volleyball Substitution Rules: Addressing Unequal Player Pools

QuestionI am an vb official in a recrational power league for a Sacramento Parks District in California. One person has five teams in the league. Whever sh

Improve Your Volleyball Swing and Accuracy: Expert Advice

QuestionI have been playing volleyball for about 5 years and I want advice on how to better my swing and acuracy.  I need help on landing it in the ri

Volleyball Vocabulary: 5 Words Per Letter (A-Z)

Questionsee, im doin a report on volleyball, well i have to come up with 5 words for each letter of the alphebet. help? AnswerI usually dont do homework (

Developing Senior Volleyball Skills: Insights from a Long-Term Coach

QuestionHi Steve, I have been coaching the bulk of the boys team I am with now. I started coaching these boys at Bantam level (grade 8), and I have moved u