In situations where the ball is too low to hand set, a bump set can be effective if it is done with control and accuracy. A bump set can also be useful if you are not a setter and are not confident in hand setting without double contacting on the ball. The following two...
Happy New Year! The start of a new year often marks the beginning of a new season in many different sports leagues. Whether you are starting a new team, playing with new teammates, or continuing to play with old friends, this is a good time for all of us to remind ourselves what it...
Taking the time to warm up for volleyball is an important part of your sports routine. The two main reasons to warm up is to prevent injuries and to improve your volleyball performance. The following two videos will show how to warm up for volleyball and how to perform a basic pepper drill. The...
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...
Here is an excellent 3 part video series on how to serve a volleyball using a float serve, a jump float serve, and a jump power serve. The detailed videos explain the step by step approach to serving using all 3 techniques. Learn the footwork, approach, and arm swing mechanics to master each of...
Here are two great videos on reading volleyball hitters and reading volleyball tips. Learning how to read the hitter will give you an advantage when playing team defence. The videos were produced by Elevate Yourself. Volleyball Tutorial – How to Read Hitters/Spikers Volleyball Tutorials – How to Read Tips Are the videos helpful? Let us...