Help me with volleyball!?
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well, it is easier to show, but here we go.\na)hold the ball in your left hand, with your right hand on top. you left foor should be pointed towards the spot you wanna serve, your right foot is parallel to the back line. your two feet should be like 6 inches or more apart.\nb)take a step back with your right foot, at the same time pulling your right hand STRAIGHT BACK...not down and around. \nc)throw the ball with your left hand up in the air high enough for swinging hand to be at the top point of it's reach. \nd) swing at the ball with your right hand, with a REALLY strong hand. (and open hand, like you were giving the ball a strong highfive.)\nwhat you do with your left hand is poit in the air the place you want it to go while doing C.\nfollow through with your left and right hands.\n\nmost of it is just asking your coach, or a volleyball playing friend for help.
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I have attached links to volleyball.org which has links to the rules for various forms of the game. I also have attached links to techniques.\n\nAs a rookie coach, you might want to read a book or books on coaching volleyball from a bookstore or your local library. These include:\n\n* Coaching Volleyball Successfully by Sally Kus;\n* The Volleyball Coaching Bible edited by Donald Shundell and Cecile Reynaud.\n\nBoth books are published by Human Kinetics.\n\nBest wishes to you and your team for the coming season.
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Remember that the idea of the game is for your team to do well, not  for you to be outstanding.  Try to outthink the other team.  Where are there weaknesses on defense?  Try to find them and tip to those spots.  Do they have trouble defending the line?    Hit  line  instead of going crosscourt to their best defender.  Is there a weak player or a weak spot in the serve receive?  Try to serve there.  Can you read the other team's hits and tips.  Try to position yourself were you think the ball is going to go.  Is  one of your teammates really "on".  Try to involve her as much as possible.\n    Everything I've said above seems obvious, but in the heat of the game players often revert back to hitting the ball as hard as they can and trying to get by on just hustle.\n   To summarize, my tip is "outthink the other team".  Your coach will love you if you do!
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I dont know the names of any leagues but....check w/ some area community colleges.  ~ or this summer go the beach, there are lots of people who play (indoor & outdoor) volleyball there.  Huntinton beach is a good one.  Volleyball is so much fun!  ~Best Wishes!
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Volleyball is great! I'm 12 and I love volleyball! It shows you discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a bunch of other things you would probably need later in life.
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If there is enough demand, start an intramural team.  If you and your teammates are serious enough, perhaps you can get it sanctioned and it can become an official school team.  I like volleyball and I am certain that other guys do too.  Get it started, keep it going, and it will grow under its own power eventually.  Good luck!
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(m)\n\nThe basic rules of the game of volleyball are actually quite simple. A team must score 15 points to win a game. However, a team must win by at least two points. For example, a game that is at 15-14 must continue until one team has a two point lead. Depending on the age level or league, either the best two-of-three or the best three-of-five games wins the match.\n\nOnly the team serving the ball can score a point. If they score, they continue serving. If they fail to score, a "side out" is called and the other team gets the serve. The game is played with six players on a side, three in the front and three in the back. The player on the right side in the back row is the server.\n\nUnlike other sports, in volleyball a player gets to play all six positions. Each time the team gets the ball back to serve, the players rotate one position. They move clockwise during the entire match. Which ever player moves into the right back position, gets to be the next server.\n\nThe server must hit the ball either underhand or overhand with one hand from the serving area, behind the endline. The ball must clear the net and come down in bounds on the other side. It cannot touch the net, or a player on the server's side. If the serve is good, and the other team fails to return it, the serving team gets a point and the same player serves again. If the serve is not good, or the serving team fails to return the ball, the other team gets a "side out" and also gets the serve. They do not score a point.\n\nThe ball must always be hit before it lands on the court. Each team is allowed up to three hits to return the ball, however the third hit must put the ball over the net. A player is not allowed to hit the ball twice in a row. The ball may be hit with the hands, fists, arms, or any part of the body from the waist up. Catching, scooping or carrying the ball are all not allowed. Some of the most common fouls are reaching over the net to play a ball, a player crossing the center line when the ball is in play, touching the net during play, and a player out of position on the court
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It depends on your level of ability.\nIf you are looking to learn how to set, forget 1/2 of what was replied to you.\nSetting straight up never happens in volleyball and teaches to keep your hands at a bad angle.\nSetting against a wall is nice, if your a carpenter and you can replace the sheet rock you are crumbling. So your parents get there security depsoit back :o)\nSetting other hitters adds some unneeded pressure, and most of the time they are still learning so they don't help you alot.\nA basket ball over stretches your hands, and is too heavy, your better of buying a setters ball, which is the same size, but is still heavier than you need.\nHere's the basic body set up:\nfoot closest to the net is your lead foot. Meaning that it changes with your location on the court.\nKnees are slightly bent, allowing you to get the extra lift some players need. (as you get bigger and stronger you use less legs and more wrists)\nShoulders stay square to your target\nHips slightly bent forward\nHands up early, I  slight triangle spread out to the size of your head ( human heads are almost identical to a vball size) and pinkies turned in slightly so you grip the entire ball.\nArms slightly bent (again for the extra push younger players need)\nWrist snap forward and outward, not one or the other as most coaches say.\n\nWere to practice,\n in a gym or a yard, or a safe street.\nYou need a net, or a net like object (close lines, rope to trees whatever you can you do to make it net like.\nUse the "net" as a guide so you know if your setting high enough, and far enough ect..\nIndoor against a wall limits your ability to judge your height and distance, straight over your head teaches your hands how to be wrong, and setting other players allows them to add stress becuase every hitter wants/ needs a slightly different set.\nI learnt by using my net in my apartment yard, it was set up with 2 oak trees and a close line rope. I usto throw the ball up like it was a pass, and move myself into position to set the ball to my target. I had 20 vballs, and some extra time, partners are nice but unrealiable. Your mom will tell you that you look weird, but forget all that and become a great setter.\nSetting is the best position on the court.
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comin from another volleyball player it's ok to go out 4 the team next year. hey i broke my leg, threw out my knee, dislocated my shoulder and i still play. jus make sure u're completly well though b4 joinin the team.
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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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Okay, the object, as you should know is to get the yellow ball over the net, and inside the lines. If you are playing 1 on 1, use the inside lines. if you are playing 2 on 2, then you have that extra area on the side to hit it in, the valley. You may want to start off just hitting the ball back and forth with your partner. But you want to follow through on your shots, at first just hitting it may seem like a good idea, but eventally you will suck. If you start off following through your shots (you will be bad at first) but you eventally will get better.\n\ncheck out the link for more info...
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emm throwin a ball around?? u must become the ball, get to know the ball, be its best friend, become on. or get lessons or something. sorry :( no one answered ur q so i thought id give it a go
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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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Feedback:  Yes I do have a lot of experience with this.  Mud volleyball is a blast.  If you can control wetness of the mud, err on the wet side.  \nWarnings:  Make sure to remove any sticks, rocks, or derbi because people will dive if the mud is soft enough.    \nStrategy:  It's all about spacing your players out evenly around your side of the court/mud.  If you can, always hit it to the opposing team's weakest player every time!  \nGood Luck!!!
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When I do volleyball clinics covering serving, I spend as much as 30 minutes discussing the mental approach and the mechanics of serving.  In this format it is difficult to cover much more than just the basics of it.  Most people learn best from having someone tell them how to do it and then show them how to do it - you should look in your area for any camps you can go to.  I know in my area there are a couple of high schools that have offered camps, I will be doing one out of the YMCA where I coach and the local universities offer camps.\n\nJust some tips\n1.  It is easier and therefore more comfortable to hit the ball closer to your body (letting it drop lower before swinging at it).  One of the biggest mistakes I see is players doing that so that they are at least making contact with the ball.  Don't fall into that trap.  Make contact up and away from your body - you may miss completely a few times as you get your timing down.  So what, it will pay off in the end.\n2. Make sure you are swinging at the ball.  I see a lot of players that are developing an overhand serve, drop their elbow and swing with a "shot put" motion.  During your swing, your elbow should never drop below your shoulder.\n3. All of your movement should be forward through the ball towards your target.  Imagine a narrow box in front of you that you have to pass through.  The biggest mistake I see players make is stepping sideways and swinging at the ball with their shoulders and hips square to the net.You should be turning your waist through your swing  - 50% of your power comes from that motion.  When you step out, you are robbing yourself of that power.\n\nThe thing I try to remind my players is serving is about confidence and mechanics.  I have a girl that plays for me who is about 4'11" to 5' tall and has a very slight build - she is able generate incredible power when she hits the ball.  She has an incredibly consistent and strong serve and in our last season she was in the top 3 or 4 on the team in serves even though she was the smallest player.  She is very confident and she has awesome mechanics.\n\nUse your mind to practice.  Visualize yourself serving.  You should see yourself serving using perfect mechanics and being successful with each serve.  You should do at least 20 "mental serves" a day.\n\nGood luck
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TRY UCF IN ORLANDO, FL. THEY HAVE THE BEST VOLLEYBALL TEAM:-)
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I have been coaching volleyball for many years & the last 4 years, I coached a Freshman team.  Most of the girls I had on my teams had never played before.  \nIf you have the desire to try, then try!  If you are athletic at all, (you are a dancer) then you will be fine with volleyball!  \nIf you want, you can try to find a camp at a local college or park & rec.  See if your high school is offering a camp too.  (Some do.)  They might also be doing summer conditioning & open gyms.  That would be a good way to get to know the coaches & show them that you're committed & want to learn.  You can also meet the other girls.  (I will bet you that there will be others that haven't palyed before either.)\nThe team I had last season had 8 girls & only 3 of them had played in 8th grade.  They all did really well & learned a lot.  Most of them are coming back to play as sophomores.\n\nHave fun & good luck!!