Mastering the 6-Back Slide Defense in Volleyball: Coaching Tips & Drills

QuestionI am coaching a high school, senior girls volleyball team, and am in need of a good and proper way to teach them the 6 back slide defense.  If

Mastering the Overhand Serve: A Beginner's Guide for Young Players

QuestionHi, I am 12 years old and I can easily get my underhand serves over the net, but I have trouble with my overhand serve.  Sometimes if I am luc

Volleyball Facts & Information: A Comprehensive Resource

QuestionMy 10 year old (5th grade) daughter flunked her PE pop exam on volleyball, but will be allowed to redeem herself if she writes a report including a

Volleyball Drills for Varsity Boys: Expert Recommendations

QuestionIm 40. Ecuadorean But I work in Egypt. Do you have any vb drills for a Boys Varsity team that you would recommend? I would really appreciate your

Setting in Volleyball: High School vs. College Technique Differences

QuestionIs there a difference between how setting is taught (placement of hands) in High School and in college? WHen should the setter have her hands up?

College Volleyball: Navigating Division I Recruitment - Advice from an Expert

QuestionHey Steve, Im a junior in high school and have been playing volleyball since my freshman year. This year was our first year playing in Division A,

Developing Aggression in Tennis: Techniques & Mental Strategies

QuestionI really want to be a setter, but I have always been told that I am not agressive enough, what can I do to prove that I am, or to make me more agre

Volleyball Arm Training & Nutrition for Peak Performance

QuestionHi i am a student at University of Canterbury asking a question on volleyball. what is the best training method for the arm muscles (spiking) and w

Understanding Motor Skills in Attack & Defense Strategies

Questioncould you please describe about motor skills to do with attacking and defending strategies thanx Aaron AnswerAaron, Sorry I didnt answer this s

Understanding Modern Volleyball Offenses: Strategies & Tactics

QuestionWhat are some modern offences and what do they need to be effective? Answer Hiya Nick... I need more specific question, because

Can You Play Volleyball at 5'0" and 160-170 lbs? Height & Strength for Volleyball

Questionis it okay to be short like 50 and kind of thick like 170 or 160 to play volleyball or should u be small and be tall like56 or higher and do the ba

Volleyball as Exercise: Workout Benefits, Muscle Gain & Best Positions

Questionis volley ball a good work out? can you gain muscles if you play all the time? if you are short what is the best postiton you can play? how do you

Consistent Volleyball Setting Technique: Finding What Works for Your Player

QuestionHi Steve, My daughter is a setter and has been playing volleyball for 4 years (7th to 10th grade). She has had so many coaches between school team

Power Spikes: Exercises for Jump Height & Explosiveness

Question------------------------- Hey, What kind of exercises or lifts should i be doing? Thanks Danny Followup To Question - Hi, My names Danny I

Effective Volleyball Blocking Strategies for Club Teams

QuestionMarko, I coach USA Club volleyball.  This year Im coaching 15s.  One of the most important ideas that I coach is TEAM defense.  Lik

Mastering Spiking & Jump Serves: Spin and Power Techniques

QuestionHello, My question relates to spiking and jump serves.  For years, ive been trying to effectively spike and jump serve.  I have the timi

Volleyball Setting & Spiking: Essential Tips for Beginners

QuestionId like some basic tips on setting and spiking. also: When setting, how long should your fingers be in contact with the ball? When spiking, whic

Off-Season Volleyball Training: A Setter's Routine for Improvement

QuestionWhat is the best routine of practice for a setter? My daughter is a good high school vb setter that just ended their season. I want to advise her a

Ivy League Volleyball: Team Difficulty & Requirements

QuestionHi I am thinking of all the Ivy League schools.  Do you know which schools have easy to get in volleyball teams and which schools have hard to

Volleyball Hand Injury: Symptoms, Causes & What To Do

QuestionI think I have injuryed my hand while playing volleyball at school. It is my right hand (and I am right-handed), and the joint joining the middle f