A person’s height can be an advantage in volleyball because it influences their vertical reach. There are two ways to increase your vertical reach: growing taller or jumping higher. As much as you may have tried to grow taller in your youth, all of us stop growing at some point. So, if you want...
Here are some volleyball references to help you improve your overall skills as a volleyball player. Watch the videos to learn the techniques and body mechanics used to execute each skill, including passing, setting, spiking, blocking, serving and positioning. Watch, learn, and practice, but most importantly, have fun playing!
If you are interested in joining an adult volleyball league, here is a list of Calgary volleyball league organizers in the community. Calgary Sport and Social Club Website: https://www.calgarysportsclub.com “The CSSC was established in 1996 and has been providing adults with the best co-ed, multi sport experience ever since. The CSSC has grown to host...
If you are interested in joining an adult volleyball league, here is a list of Edmonton volleyball league organizers in the community. Edmonton Volleyball Association Website: https://www.edmontonvolleyball.com/ The Edmonton Volleyball Association offers Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed leagues with the majority of the games played at the Saville Community Sports Centre. Edmonton Sport & Social Club Website: https://www.edmontonsportsclub.com/...
Here are three volleyball video tutorials that explain volleyball defensive positioning. The first video explains what is base defense and why this formation is effective. The second video talks about how to play defense against an outside hitter. Watch the video to learn the proper footwork, ideal positioning, and responsibilities for each player. The...
The Canadian women’s volleyball team played 3 matches on their home court this past weekend. They were matched up against some power house teams, including Germany, Czech Republic, and Peru. Living near Richmond, BC, I was fortunate to be able to attend all three days of the event and help cheer on our women’s...
The Canadian women’s volleyball team played another 3 exciting matches over this past weekend from July 14 – 16, 2017. They were very close games and definitely not for the faint-hearted. If you missed the games, you can watch the full games below. Watch, learn and be inspired. Visit http://worldgrandprix.2017.fivb.com/en for more information about the...
The opening weekend of the 2017 FIVB Grand Prix took place from July 7 – 9, 2017. The Canadian women’s volleyball team played 3 hard fought matches in Group 2, against Argentina, Poland, and Croatia. If you missed the matches, you can watch them below. Watch, learn, and be inspired. Visit http://worldgrandprix.2017.fivb.com/en for more information...
The FIVB World League tournament is finally over. It has been an exciting few weeks with a lot of amazing volleyball. The Canadian Men’s volleyball team played hard and achieved amazing success. If you missed the Canada Men’s volleyball semifinal and bronze medal matches, you can watch them below. Watch, learn, and be inspired....
Canada’s Maple Volleys played two exciting FIVB World League volleyball matches on July 4 and 5. If you missed them, watch the full matches below, against Brazil on July 4, 2017 and against Russia on July 5, 2017. Watch, learn, and be inspired. Visit http://worldleague.2017.fivb.com/en for more information about the competition. FIVB Volleyball World League –...