Volleyball Tournament Scheduling: A 2-Court, 8-Team Solution

QuestionQUESTION: Good afternoon, Im trying to organize a volleyball tournament as a fundraiser for Relay for Life.  I want the teams to have more th

Navigating Difficult Coaching Situations in Club Volleyball

QuestionMy daughter is in her 4th season playing club vball (shes 16). This season shes with two coaches, who are pretty much good cop/bad cop. The bad cop

Fairness in Sports Statistics: Addressing Uneven Playing Time & Performance

QuestionI play on a team where I only get an average of 30 touches on the ball during a tournament compared to some girls who get 230 touches so I was wond

College Volleyball for Shorter Players: Can a 15-Year-Old Succeed?

QuestionHi, Im fifteen and I play volleyball at my school. My coach is a professional and she told me I would have to work really hard to play volleyball a

Colleges with JV Sports Programs: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionCan you please give me a list of colleges that have programs competing at the College JV level? So schools that have JV Programs in the NCAA & NAIA

Volleyball Tryouts: Essential Skills for Beginners (Low Experience)

QuestionWhat skills do you need to know for volleyball tryouts if you have little experience but not too much? I can make underhand serves over the net but

Volleyball Spiking: Joint Movements, Prime Movers & Synergists

QuestionHi there, Please can you tell me what joint actions are involved when you perform a spiking movement in volleyball? From your run-up to your take

Volleyball Rules Update: Changes After 20 Years - Common Questions Answered

QuestionDear Tom, I used to play volley Ball while I was in college- thats nearly 20 years ago. Of late, I have started playing again to stay fit. The prob

Volleyball Tryouts: A Beginner's Guide for High School

QuestionQUESTION: Im having tryouts for high school in 47 days and it may seem like a lot but trust me its not. Ive never really played volleyball before e

Improve Volleyball Jump & Make Club Team: Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Coach Houser, I am a 13 year old volleyball player.  I am 53, and I really want to be able to jump higher and become a better vo

Volleyball: Blocking a Free Ball - Is it a Hit?

QuestionQUESTION: I understand blocking when the offensive team is attacking, but if a back row player lobs the ball over and the opposing team tries to fi

Power Up Your Overhand Serve: Strength Training & Technique

QuestionQUESTION: How do you improve on your strength for overhand serving? I think I have proper footwork (left foot in front, toss, step with right foot

Volleyball: Does the Ball Touching the Antenna Count? - Official Answer

Questionif ball touches the antenna in volley ball is it right or wrong?or in other word is the ball allow to touch antenna? AnswerGood morning Pema! Its

Volleyball Coaching Help: Formations & Strategies for New Coaches

QuestionCoach, I am a new volleyball coach that has taken over a high school varsity position the week before tryouts started.  I am really strugglin

High School Volleyball Team Cut: Understanding the Situation & Next Steps

QuestionSo I went to all the summer volleyball stuff and I play travel on off seasons. But this year I did not make the team. the coach said it was bc ther

6-2 vs. 5-1 Volleyball Offense: Pros, Cons & Which is Right for Your Team

QuestionMy question is on a varsity girls high school team what is better to run a 6 2 or a 5 1. One setter is strong and the other not so strong. What are

High School Sports: Game Limits & Varsity/JV Schedules - Allexperts

QuestionHow many games can a high school student play each night/week. For instance, a Jr. Varisty players plays 3 games as a JV Player and will sub for a

Why Does My Team Perform Better at Tournaments Than at Home?

QuestionTom My high school team plays so well when we play at tournaments vs the team that shows up in our home gym?    Any suggestions on h

Volleyball Offensive System: Choosing the Right Strategy for Your Team

QuestionCoach, I play club volleyball for my university and i had a question about which offensive system we could use with the players we got. Last year

Volleyball Setter Communication: Advice for a Freshman Team Captain

QuestionHi, My name is Tammy and I have a daughter that is a Freshman in High School this year.  She attended a Catholic elementary school for 8 years