What injuries are common in volleyball?
601052
In my 16 years of playing and coaching the injury that I have seen the most are ankle sprains.  Other honorable mentions would include: jammed or dislocated fingers, joint inflammation in shoulders and knees, and a few knee injuries ACL or MCL tears.  Hope this helps....
789844
Basically, indoor volleyball is made of thin leather, and the seams are sealed instead of stitched.  The ball is much lighter, and slightly smaller.  An outdoor volleyball has a thicker bladder, causing the ball to be slightly heavier, it has stitched seams, and is a little larger.  The material is usually synthetic leather (doesn't retain moisture), or a specially treated leather.\n\nBest way to spike?  Depends on where you are playing.\n\nIndoors:  You want to start your approach around the 10 foot line, and you should start just outside the side boundry and swing in towards the net (start your appoach outside near the 10 foot line, and end your approach inside the boundaries near the net).  You will need to time your approach depending on the type of set you are getting, and where your block is and how many are blocking.  The approach that I just told you is generally done on a "4" set, or the basic set.  The numbers have to do with the height of the set and the placement along the net.\n\nOutside spiking is an entirely different entity in itself.  First of all, since you don't have a "10 foot line" on an outdoor court, you have to gauge your approach on your surface and elements, as well as your setter.  If you are in sand, you will be slower, and if it is soft sand, an approach is all but useless.  Your surface will determine your sets, as well as your approach.  When I am playing on grass, I play just about the same as on hard court.  When I am on sand, my approach is less, and it is much shorter.  Cut shots are much more effective in sand, for (luckily) defense is just about as hard in sand as offense.\n\nAll I can tell you is you need to warm up with the setter that will be setting for you on whatever surface you will be on, and figure out what approach works best for you.  Your approach will be unique to you, and people can give you pointers, but they will not be able to tell you what will definitely work for you.\n\nGood luck!!!\n\nPS - as for the league/team thing:\n\nIndoor ball is played on hard court (gym floor), and outdoor is played on either grass or sand.  The number of people is entirely unique to the league - I am currently playing a quads women's indoor league, as well as a co-ed six's league.  When summer hits, I play on grass mostly, but I do play a triples league (here in WI we are very different) in sand.  The grass play is usually triples as well.  But I have played on six's leagues in the sand.  I am not very fond of six's because it feels like there are too many people on the court. . .  But that is just me.
376321
-Injuries\n-Unfair amount of money... [Some sports stars get paid more than world leaders. People in third world countries are working so hard for less than a dollar a day.]\n-Social Status [People who excel at sports are more popular than those who aren't for the most part.]\n-No equal opportunity [Not everyone can play sports well depending on the shape of their body.]\n-Scandals [Steroids, lawsuits, cork-filled bats,etc.]\n-Not fair for students of the fine arts. [Schools are having to eliminate their music programs, but keep their sports programs.]
537638
a lot of joint injuries, ankles and knees especially (due to the impact and weight they bear all the time) can become aggravated WELL after the injury.  Time and what you're doing will set it right.
930460
Actually, just last night... It was during a volleyball game and I had to take a dive for the ball...\nOr, were you referring to smothing else?
715086
Well there is beach volleyball that has two people on each team. It is played on sand, outside on the beach. It's a lot harder to jump and spike because it's hard to jump up when you're on sand. You need lots of power, and you have to have really strong leg muscles. There is also volleyball that is played on a gym, and there are 6 players on each team.  It is played on a gym floor, so it is easier to jump and spike.
737304
I would start a physical therapy regimen.  However you may need to see an orthopedist to make sure you aren't injuried seriously.  you could have tendinitis or arthiritis if you have been playing for a long time.  If your tendons and bones are okay however you should be doing excersies in the gym to strengthen the area and working the area in question.  Make sure you are stretching before your activity and icing after you play.  I would buy ankle wraps so that you don't have to tape them up everytime.  Look into sports therapy and sports medicine websites, there you can get a list of excersises that will help your cause.  \n\nGood Luck!
463016
Well, sense it prob. burns, put some nice cold water or ice on it. But when your playing volleyball, there is nothing your allowed 2 wear while playing or practicing...
965804
Have you had any other recient injury that you can think of? If not I would go to the hospital and let them run some tests. You can check online if you want to and read about your symptoms. Hope that helps.
50803
Yes, it is legal to hit a volleyball with your feet in USA Volleyball (USAV), and International Volleyball (FIVB); however, your local league may have different rules. \n     For decades, it was illegal to contact a volleyball below the waist, but (roughly) ten years ago, they changed the rules, making the foot play legal. My friend Steve D. was very happy with this rule change.
314364
It all depends on exatly what you did and to which of the thigh muscles.  Did you pull a groin muscles or hamstring?  DId you bruise your quads?  \n\nA lot of sports injuries are treated with RICE:  Rest, ice, compression and elevation ... but once again it depends on exactly what you did.  If it's real bad I suggest you see a doctor.
465914
mine too! from sports. nothing you can do, you can get knee surgery though.
701817
Well hit the gym.  You should build muscles in your whole body and not just focus on your legs.  You use you upper body to throw yourself up on your approach.  You should also just go out and play.  It builds muscle memory which can play just as big of a role as working out.  Oh and when working out make sure you use strength training.  You don't need bulging muscles for volleyball as that would only slow you down.
790518
I personally have been playing volleyball for a long time and i have tried over half a dozen different kinds of kneepads. I find that the best pair are Mizuno VS-1. They are not as bulky as some but they provide excellent protection. I have knee problems and i think that these pair work the best with providing protection especially when sprawling. good luck <3 :D
894198
i had a similar injury. try to stay off it until its better. ice it evry night 20mintes on 20 mintes off. do that ubntill ur board. and a big thing is some light stretching. dont tear ur leg apart just try to loosen it up
353720
You best bet would be: don't ever get close to the ball. Seriously, don't play afraid thinking about an injury. I played well into my fifties ( and many tough games ) and I suffered few injuries, and all of them minors. Go for the ball with confidence. If you are tentative,it is worse.
461364
.....what does that have to do with volleyball?????