I play in a Christian Academy volleyball team we only have 7 players. But I am having difficulties, I am over-weight and trying to serve overhand. Can anyone tell me how thay might have overcome having problems like mine? I need alot of help. I will also take any other tips in volleyball like serving and spiking. Please.
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Diet might be your first step.  But I don't suggest anything dramatic.  You don't need to be the best hitter, or the best server, or the best passer to win a TEAM game.  You just need to contribute to the game.  \n\nDiet, eat normal, if you want to lose some weight. PLEASE don't lose more than 2 or 3 pounds a week.  If you lose more your heart won't be HEATHIER!!!  It sounds ironic but its true.  You need your heart to adapt.  Try running or even just walking 10 minutes a day.  Set a goal that you can make.  Try to eat something before the game, like one banana or a small sandwich.  The truth is, you need energy to burn off fat!  \n\nServing and hitting can come hand in hand.  You don't need to jump really high to have the best hit.  Placement is better than power.  At any point, either serving or hitting, timing and aiming is the key.  Aim for the ball in a direction you want to hit, and wait for the ball to come down to you at a correct height.  \n\nListen, the cliche is practice makes perfect.  So, at the end its all up to you.  Do you have it in you to perfect your serving and spiking.
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For serving, you all you force to punch it over the net. make sure you form a proper fist. If not, I would'nt be surprise if your wrist or fist are getting pain. \n\nFor bumping, only bump it if the ball is low. If it's high, volley it. Oh and make sure your hands are in good position and form or your fingers will be sore (especially thumbs). Volleying the ball would mean push it up to give it more height. Not down or you just gave the other team one point.\n\nAnd keep on practicing.
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You didn't mention what position you play, or if you or your coach sent out highlight videos. I'm assuming they were sent. My suggestion is go to a University that is lacking in your position and try out as a walk on. Or, go to a Junior College and show your skills. I think that should be your last choice. Good luck on what happens.
354777
Well, work on your handles with tennis balls, and work on catching with tennis balls also. In the game, focus on getting your teammates involved, and also be agressive. Hustle, and even if you're nervous, don't let it show, and have poise. God Bless, and good luck this year!
115311
I can sympathize. I am 5'6" and had a great serve. I've played in various leagues and over 11 years (about 60 leagues) won about ten championships with a teammate who was only 5'2". Don't be discouraged, there are plenty of places to play. One of my regrets was that I rediscovered the game at 33 yrs old. What you may have to do is play pick up games at a gym first, find where the leagues are and put a team together with the people you like at the gym. If you are ever a captain of a team, only pick people you like playing with.
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Try playing with your friends and tell them to run the ball and you try to tackle them or somthing like that also try do a lot of weight lifting and bench a lot so you can tackle better adn try to improve your runnin skills to prevent the blockers from blocking you.
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Try-Out! Like you said, you already know the worst that can happen is not making the team. You will always have that what if I tried out--would I have maken the team if you don't. If you know a volleyball player- before tryouts ask them if they can help you brush up on a few skills. Good Luck!
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I'm a xc runner and I have the same problems...if ur really good u need to send out letters to schools with stats, a resume...all that crap. Get it all ready to go in this upcoming summer, and send out all the letters in early august. I sent out over 60. You might want to include a tape of your play, and a coach rec. that should get you some attention, and some coaches are sure to contact you back.
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I used to have the same problem as you. My varsity coach noticed that I lost energy while playing for a long time at the start of the season. Every practice I would have to do running drills that will get me into shape. I did a lot of side stepping drills, running suicides, and jumping rope. According to my coach, jumping rope increases your agility on the court. It helped me a lot. After awhile, you'll notice a change in your game play and energy as long as you keep up with your footwork drills.
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I'm not a coach, but both of my daughters cheer.  I attend 3/4 or more practices a year.  One thing that I have learned is that if you have a really good base, you've got something.  One year, one of the girls couldn't do the toe touch, no matter how hard she tried.  To compensate, they did a pair toe touch.  The girl lifted another girl who did the toe touch.  If she's willing to keep trying to learn the tumbling, then add her to the team.  Her other attributes will be an asset to the squad and her downfall can be worked around.
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At only 13 you have a variety of things to try. Corner and WR being most obvious. Don't listen to the "you are too short" stuff. You will grow and the experience you get now will help in the future. Where do YOU feel comfortable playing? Talk to the coach and ask for an honest assessment of your skills. Hell, try out for LineBacker if you have the heart for it.
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Ask your coach. \n\nI asked the same question and that's really the best thing to do.\nThey should give you good ideas for your specific needs and such. =]
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This is interesting to me...\n\nIndoor:\n\nWhen I started as a pro player it was very tough because I had no where to start and a couple ideas.\n\nYou can get on a team in many ways:\n\n1.  The team knows your name and finds you directly thru etiher an agent or maybe your present team or your coach.\n\n2.  You contact the team directly.\n\n3.  Your agent gets a request for a certain type of player from a team.\n\n\nBeach:\n\nWell there really aren't teams in the USA. I mean you find your partner generally speaking by training with them or talking to them about it because you saw they play and thought you might play well together.\n\nI noticed in Europe that certain pro teams (indoor) were starting beach teams (2 people) that were sponsored by the team's sponsors and the team.\n\nAlso, I saw that there were actual beach volleyball clubs that had several teams of partners that trained together and competed on the national pro ciruit.\n\nAn agent can help manage and negotiate sponsorship deals for beach players.\n\n:-)\n\nFor an example of an agent's website is:\n\nhttp://www.esmgsports.com\n\nalso, a database for pro volleyball players can be found here:\n\nhttp://www.elitevolleyballplayers.com\nIt will be the only database available to house potential/current pro volleyball players.
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well for volleyball you could have:\nhow to serve overhand\nhow to serve underhand\nhow to set\nhot to bump\nhow to attack\nhow to rotate\nhow to return serves\nhow to block\nhow to tip\nhow to jump serve
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As a coach, I love it during tryouts when players do as they are instructed.   So PAY ATTENTION.   I also love it when players hustle to and from water breaks.   If they tell you to call the ball (mine!!!!) make sure you say it loudly - volleyball is all about communication and whispering doesnt' cut it!   Be happy to be there - don't chit chat with friends while waiting in line - be on time.......HAVE FUN!
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as a freshman i totally understand where you are coming from, i've got swimming tryouts this week and we'll see what happens i guess. but back to you: okay sounds like you've just got nervous jitters. all that you need to do is practice. that and endurance running b/c i've never played basketball but i know enough to know that it's just one long game of suicide. just do some extra endurance training, train the way you've been training and just do your best because that's all that you can do. best of luck to you with basketball and i hope that you make the team!!
60679
Its good that you are in varsity ball. Keep on playing very good and keep the effort. Sooner or later when you have games you wont know but some of the coaches from colleges will be there. More likely they will wait until you are a senior. Good luck!