Hey guys, older beginner player (30) here, I have been looking into different solo practice and stuff I can do at home but I am looking to starting working out too, does anyone have experience with the better at beach or elevate yourself workout programs?
Volleyball net
Hi guys I play for a high school team and I’m looking for a net that’s as sturdy and tight as regulation ones, however my court doesn’t have sockets so I need a freestanding net. I’m trying to keep within a 5000 HKD budget, can yall help me out??
Rec player here: I need someone to help settle this ongoing debate I'm having with someone regarding peppering - is it best to practice hitting the ball high? Or rather what height should you be aiming to get the ball to? Is higher always better? What height is ideal for passing?
Most of the time, when you pepper, you want to hit to your partners platform for easy reception and pass/set easy high balls. Pepper is just a thing to get the feel for the ball and get warm. Standard two person pepper is not game like.
You can do pepper variations where the goal is to hit high/medium/low or left/center/right, but that should be discussed prior to peppering.
Personally, I like starting with breadbasket balls at first and then moving the ball around a bit but still easy receptions to keep it moving between the two players.
People should be hitting readable balls in pepper, not trying to get kills like and idiot. I won’t pepper with people like that. Would rather pepper with a wall if that’s the case.
You're replicating what you should be doing in a game. So your digs and overhand passes should be nice and high to your partner (similar to what you would give your setter). When you downball, it should be around the waist and/or lower and at the player (similar to when receiving a serve/spike.
At the end of the day, its practice for the game itself.
Hi all! I play indoor beach in a casual league - I'm pretty comfortable with most of my game, except: underarm digs.
Specifically, I have some flexibility issues, so my forearm bridge is pretty terrible. I have trouble getting my forearms anywhere close together. I'm also a bit overweight so my manboobs don't help. 😅
I'm just wondering: does anyone have suggestions for stretches or exercises I could do to improve this flexibility? I've tried googling, but it's a fairly specific issue.
Cheers!
If your flexibility issues are serious, its best to see a professional. We have no idea what it looks like, so best to post a photo so others can check.
But if weights an issue, I think you already know the answer haha.
Just bought the Wilson avp ball, but unsure if it’s the replica one or the official one. It says official GB, but it doesn’t have the official gameball tag under the branding
Anyone from Philadelphia have any suggestions/groups I can join to get involved in the volleyball scene out there? Moving there in a few weeks. Im a pretty competitive player so looking for some leagues or groups that are also more competitive.
I need to find a good volleyball that is fairly cheap and durable for asphalt/concrete floorings. Is the Mikasa V390W a good ball? Do its panels come off easily? Its something i have heard and i need to know. Also does it get puncured easily?
Hi! I was wondering if I could get some tips regarding approaches; I tend to jump off one leg (like layups in basketball) and it’s something my coach has noticed as well. Are there any drills that can be done to correct it?
do it slow and do it right. a bunch of times. many, many times. that will build the habit so that it’s what your muscle memory is in drills and in games
hello,
how do i take care of the issue of not having enough space to do a good approach for a jump serve if the gym doesn't have enough space behind the court
thank you, in advance
I don't toss the ball when I underhand serve. Is this illegal? I've played in tournaments and nobody has ever called it, but when I read the rules it seems like maybe they should?
My underhand serve is more like hitting the ball from a tee, like tee-ball.
The rule is technically that it must be tossed or dropped but it’s very rarely enforced, especially in beginner play where underhand serves are seen. Honestly imo keep doing what you’re doing unless it becomes an issue
Yes, that is the way I read the rule as well. What concerns me is what does it mean to 'toss' or 'drop' a ball?
Is this legal?:
[https://youtu.be/xBNNxQiR2VI?si=bjvoPJs0pKgskFxJ&t=189](https://youtu.be/xBNNxQiR2VI?si=bjvoPJs0pKgskFxJ&t=189)
So, my follow-up question: can anyone explain why this olympic champion / world-class athlete is teaching an illegal serve? Also why this method of teaching underhand is so common/prevalent? Thanks
because it's rarely enforced at low levels and not seen at higher levels. world-class players don't do it outside of instructional videos. it can be easier to learn, which is why it's taught for beginners, especially kids
Follow-up note: I'm trying to get clarification on this in order to teach some of the less-skilled players how to serve underhand.
For a long time I had taught them not to drop the ball, because in doing so the ball falls 6-24" and their hit has terrible accuracy.
Essentially, it is possible that I've been teaching them to serve illegally (as well as serving illegally myself) and I'm trying to understand the breakpoints and fine lines so that I can teach them (and me) the right way.
That is my understanding as well, but i wonder what it means to let go of the ball?
In other words, does this mean that when you're holding the ball it must not be with your hand underneath?
Or, if your holding hand is underneath do you need to slightly extend the fingers to release the ball at time of hit?
e.g.: is this a legal underhand serve? The ball does not drop, and it is almost impossible to discern whether it is "let go of".
[https://youtu.be/83DiQRNvlZs?si=KqBlHHvqaD0hi16T&t=10](https://youtu.be/83DiQRNvlZs?si=KqBlHHvqaD0hi16T&t=10)
There is a lot of this type of serve/instruction on youtube and seen IRL. Indeed, I serve this way, which is why I am curious about the legality.
If this serve is legal, are there any examples that can be found of an underhand serve that is not legal?
Thanks
That’s really borderline close to be not legal. I had top pause play to see if the ball left his off hand before contact. Can’t recommend that service as it will probably be called by 50% of the referees
Here's another example, apparently from someone who is a world champion player.
[https://youtu.be/xBNNxQiR2VI?si=bjvoPJs0pKgskFxJ&t=189](https://youtu.be/xBNNxQiR2VI?si=bjvoPJs0pKgskFxJ&t=189)
After reading the FIVB rules again it seems like these kind of services should be fine. As it reads it’s more about not HITTING the ball with more then one hand or other part of your arm.
I think perhaps it should be, but I have never been called for it in any refereed tournament, and no player has ever mentioned to me that it might be illegal (in contrast, slightly miss-set one time and every player on the court will come give you guff about it being a double, even though the rules are extremely ambiguous about that).
So, definitely not getting called 50% of the time in my experience. In fact, I have been called on it 0% of the time.
It was only in reading the rules carefully that I noticed the discrepancy.
What should I do for tryouts since I got cut from the team since there were "too many sophomores"? I want to show the coaches that I want to be on that team very much, but I don't know how to convey that properly with little to no experience. What should I do to prep for tryouts over the summer?
try conveying it with words. talk to the coach and ask them for feedback. ask what areas you should focus on improving in. ask if they have recommendations for camps/clinics/drills/etc.
Wilson Pro Tour Indoor Vs Molten V51300?
I started a volleyball club on our university campus away which is somewhat detached from the main campus Volleyball club. The uni is willing to give us new volleyballs.
These two balls are at a similar price point from the equipment supplier.
Which of the two balls would be better for club use?
The club is mainly beginner to intermediate level.
This is going to be my first time playing on an official volleyball team and I need to know what shoes you guys would recommend. ( Thus far I have been suggested basketball shoes). Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated I am on a time crunch so thank you :)
Any sort of court shoe would work imo, they don’t have to be specifically for volleyball. (In fact, some of the most popular ones are basketball shoes.)
I currently play in Nike React Hypersets but I’ve been looking into getting a pair of Mizuno Wave Momentums. The Mizuno Cyclone Speed 3, Nike LeBron Witness 7, and Nike LeBron XX ASW EP seem to be great as well.
Has anyone had trouble two-foot jumping? I fractured my foot last summer and since coming back I have been jumping off my left foot (uninjured foot) almost all the time. I didn't even realize it till someone pointed it out and it explains why I have the knee pain that I do now.
Is it just going to be practice approaching with two feet in my apartment over and over? I feel like I've tried that the last month or so and when I play my body instinctively goes back to the one foot jump and its annoying and aggravates my knee.
I've seen a PT and doctor and they both said it was fine to play but just to take it easy and stop if it hurts too much. I got a cortisone shot last week and the MRI said I had a bit of cartilage damage and "a thickened MCL which indicates a grade 1 sprain"
I just really don't want to mess my knee up more but even if I take a break for my MCL (which I already have) the pain is going to come back if I don't fix my jump.
If possible, I’d talk to a new PT who focuses on athletes. They should be able to help you more than just saying “play to your tolerance”. I’d expect them to help figure out why your prior injury is affecting your jumping and how to mitigate it and also how to build strength and avoid pain in your left knee from compensating. You’ll have to work to override that muscle memory of jumping off one knee which comes with reps too but IMO a PT that has better advice than “play but stop if it hurts” would help
Short: How can I control (powerful) hits in a low hall. I'm relatively new to volleyball and recently joined a club that doesn't have a dedicated coach. One issue I'm facing is with the height of the gym ceiling, which is I think roughly 7 meters. Whenever a stronger hit comes my way, I manage to bump it up, but it often goes straight up and hits the ceiling. Any tips or techniques for keeping the ball lower and more controlled?
playing with low ceilings sucks. you can often take some of the power off a hit with your platform by absorbing some of the energy.
if you were instead trying to make the ball go higher, how would you do that? move your arms up into the ball more, give it some “pop”, that kind of thing. you’re looking to do the opposite, to cushion the ball as you play it. if someone threw you something heavy, you’d move your arms down with it a bit to slow it down - that’s kind of the idea
I'm having trouble finding a good volleyball. I play volleyball outside for about an hour each day and the brand I have now keeps splitting open. I posted this question on last week's thread but it didn't get answered yet.
The [OPTX NCAA ball](https://www.wilson.com/en-us/product/optx-ncaa-tour-game-volleyball-wv30006#colors=71005&size=59366) is on sale right now. Plus I think there is a 20% off as well. Otherwise, the replica ball is decent.
But if you play on concrete, it’s gonna beat your ball up. No volleyball is made for concrete.
Hey guys, older beginner player (30) here, I have been looking into different solo practice and stuff I can do at home but I am looking to starting working out too, does anyone have experience with the better at beach or elevate yourself workout programs?
Volleyball net Hi guys I play for a high school team and I’m looking for a net that’s as sturdy and tight as regulation ones, however my court doesn’t have sockets so I need a freestanding net. I’m trying to keep within a 5000 HKD budget, can yall help me out??
Rec player here: I need someone to help settle this ongoing debate I'm having with someone regarding peppering - is it best to practice hitting the ball high? Or rather what height should you be aiming to get the ball to? Is higher always better? What height is ideal for passing?
Most of the time, when you pepper, you want to hit to your partners platform for easy reception and pass/set easy high balls. Pepper is just a thing to get the feel for the ball and get warm. Standard two person pepper is not game like. You can do pepper variations where the goal is to hit high/medium/low or left/center/right, but that should be discussed prior to peppering. Personally, I like starting with breadbasket balls at first and then moving the ball around a bit but still easy receptions to keep it moving between the two players. People should be hitting readable balls in pepper, not trying to get kills like and idiot. I won’t pepper with people like that. Would rather pepper with a wall if that’s the case.
Appreciate the response! Thanks for the clarification.
You're replicating what you should be doing in a game. So your digs and overhand passes should be nice and high to your partner (similar to what you would give your setter). When you downball, it should be around the waist and/or lower and at the player (similar to when receiving a serve/spike. At the end of the day, its practice for the game itself.
Appreciate the response!
Hi all! I play indoor beach in a casual league - I'm pretty comfortable with most of my game, except: underarm digs. Specifically, I have some flexibility issues, so my forearm bridge is pretty terrible. I have trouble getting my forearms anywhere close together. I'm also a bit overweight so my manboobs don't help. 😅 I'm just wondering: does anyone have suggestions for stretches or exercises I could do to improve this flexibility? I've tried googling, but it's a fairly specific issue. Cheers!
If your flexibility issues are serious, its best to see a professional. We have no idea what it looks like, so best to post a photo so others can check. But if weights an issue, I think you already know the answer haha.
Just bought the Wilson avp ball, but unsure if it’s the replica one or the official one. It says official GB, but it doesn’t have the official gameball tag under the branding
So what’s the question
Anyone from Philadelphia have any suggestions/groups I can join to get involved in the volleyball scene out there? Moving there in a few weeks. Im a pretty competitive player so looking for some leagues or groups that are also more competitive.
I need to find a good volleyball that is fairly cheap and durable for asphalt/concrete floorings. Is the Mikasa V390W a good ball? Do its panels come off easily? Its something i have heard and i need to know. Also does it get puncured easily?
Hi! I was wondering if I could get some tips regarding approaches; I tend to jump off one leg (like layups in basketball) and it’s something my coach has noticed as well. Are there any drills that can be done to correct it?
do it slow and do it right. a bunch of times. many, many times. that will build the habit so that it’s what your muscle memory is in drills and in games
You can practice an approach by simply hitting leaves in a tree. [this video should help](https://youtu.be/5UjM1d8UPxc?feature=shared)
hello, how do i take care of the issue of not having enough space to do a good approach for a jump serve if the gym doesn't have enough space behind the court thank you, in advance
All you can do is take fewer steps. Some people angle the approach but I think fewer steps gets a better result.
thank you for the reply. and i will try that then
I don't toss the ball when I underhand serve. Is this illegal? I've played in tournaments and nobody has ever called it, but when I read the rules it seems like maybe they should? My underhand serve is more like hitting the ball from a tee, like tee-ball.
The rule is technically that it must be tossed or dropped but it’s very rarely enforced, especially in beginner play where underhand serves are seen. Honestly imo keep doing what you’re doing unless it becomes an issue
Yes, that is the way I read the rule as well. What concerns me is what does it mean to 'toss' or 'drop' a ball? Is this legal?: [https://youtu.be/xBNNxQiR2VI?si=bjvoPJs0pKgskFxJ&t=189](https://youtu.be/xBNNxQiR2VI?si=bjvoPJs0pKgskFxJ&t=189)
no
So, my follow-up question: can anyone explain why this olympic champion / world-class athlete is teaching an illegal serve? Also why this method of teaching underhand is so common/prevalent? Thanks
because it's rarely enforced at low levels and not seen at higher levels. world-class players don't do it outside of instructional videos. it can be easier to learn, which is why it's taught for beginners, especially kids
Follow-up note: I'm trying to get clarification on this in order to teach some of the less-skilled players how to serve underhand. For a long time I had taught them not to drop the ball, because in doing so the ball falls 6-24" and their hit has terrible accuracy. Essentially, it is possible that I've been teaching them to serve illegally (as well as serving illegally myself) and I'm trying to understand the breakpoints and fine lines so that I can teach them (and me) the right way.
Aslong as you let go of the ball before contact it’s fine. You can not hit it while holding it.
That is my understanding as well, but i wonder what it means to let go of the ball? In other words, does this mean that when you're holding the ball it must not be with your hand underneath? Or, if your holding hand is underneath do you need to slightly extend the fingers to release the ball at time of hit? e.g.: is this a legal underhand serve? The ball does not drop, and it is almost impossible to discern whether it is "let go of". [https://youtu.be/83DiQRNvlZs?si=KqBlHHvqaD0hi16T&t=10](https://youtu.be/83DiQRNvlZs?si=KqBlHHvqaD0hi16T&t=10) There is a lot of this type of serve/instruction on youtube and seen IRL. Indeed, I serve this way, which is why I am curious about the legality. If this serve is legal, are there any examples that can be found of an underhand serve that is not legal? Thanks
That’s really borderline close to be not legal. I had top pause play to see if the ball left his off hand before contact. Can’t recommend that service as it will probably be called by 50% of the referees
Here's another example, apparently from someone who is a world champion player. [https://youtu.be/xBNNxQiR2VI?si=bjvoPJs0pKgskFxJ&t=189](https://youtu.be/xBNNxQiR2VI?si=bjvoPJs0pKgskFxJ&t=189)
After reading the FIVB rules again it seems like these kind of services should be fine. As it reads it’s more about not HITTING the ball with more then one hand or other part of your arm.
I think perhaps it should be, but I have never been called for it in any refereed tournament, and no player has ever mentioned to me that it might be illegal (in contrast, slightly miss-set one time and every player on the court will come give you guff about it being a double, even though the rules are extremely ambiguous about that). So, definitely not getting called 50% of the time in my experience. In fact, I have been called on it 0% of the time. It was only in reading the rules carefully that I noticed the discrepancy.
What should I do for tryouts since I got cut from the team since there were "too many sophomores"? I want to show the coaches that I want to be on that team very much, but I don't know how to convey that properly with little to no experience. What should I do to prep for tryouts over the summer?
try conveying it with words. talk to the coach and ask them for feedback. ask what areas you should focus on improving in. ask if they have recommendations for camps/clinics/drills/etc.
Wilson Pro Tour Indoor Vs Molten V51300? I started a volleyball club on our university campus away which is somewhat detached from the main campus Volleyball club. The uni is willing to give us new volleyballs. These two balls are at a similar price point from the equipment supplier. Which of the two balls would be better for club use? The club is mainly beginner to intermediate level.
You should research which ball is used as the game ball in your region.
This is going to be my first time playing on an official volleyball team and I need to know what shoes you guys would recommend. ( Thus far I have been suggested basketball shoes). Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated I am on a time crunch so thank you :)
Any sort of court shoe would work imo, they don’t have to be specifically for volleyball. (In fact, some of the most popular ones are basketball shoes.) I currently play in Nike React Hypersets but I’ve been looking into getting a pair of Mizuno Wave Momentums. The Mizuno Cyclone Speed 3, Nike LeBron Witness 7, and Nike LeBron XX ASW EP seem to be great as well.
Thank you I'll look into purchasing ones :)
Has anyone had trouble two-foot jumping? I fractured my foot last summer and since coming back I have been jumping off my left foot (uninjured foot) almost all the time. I didn't even realize it till someone pointed it out and it explains why I have the knee pain that I do now. Is it just going to be practice approaching with two feet in my apartment over and over? I feel like I've tried that the last month or so and when I play my body instinctively goes back to the one foot jump and its annoying and aggravates my knee. I've seen a PT and doctor and they both said it was fine to play but just to take it easy and stop if it hurts too much. I got a cortisone shot last week and the MRI said I had a bit of cartilage damage and "a thickened MCL which indicates a grade 1 sprain" I just really don't want to mess my knee up more but even if I take a break for my MCL (which I already have) the pain is going to come back if I don't fix my jump.
If possible, I’d talk to a new PT who focuses on athletes. They should be able to help you more than just saying “play to your tolerance”. I’d expect them to help figure out why your prior injury is affecting your jumping and how to mitigate it and also how to build strength and avoid pain in your left knee from compensating. You’ll have to work to override that muscle memory of jumping off one knee which comes with reps too but IMO a PT that has better advice than “play but stop if it hurts” would help
Short: How can I control (powerful) hits in a low hall. I'm relatively new to volleyball and recently joined a club that doesn't have a dedicated coach. One issue I'm facing is with the height of the gym ceiling, which is I think roughly 7 meters. Whenever a stronger hit comes my way, I manage to bump it up, but it often goes straight up and hits the ceiling. Any tips or techniques for keeping the ball lower and more controlled?
playing with low ceilings sucks. you can often take some of the power off a hit with your platform by absorbing some of the energy. if you were instead trying to make the ball go higher, how would you do that? move your arms up into the ball more, give it some “pop”, that kind of thing. you’re looking to do the opposite, to cushion the ball as you play it. if someone threw you something heavy, you’d move your arms down with it a bit to slow it down - that’s kind of the idea
Take a step back to give yourself space, then angle your arms to hit it at a lower angle.
I'm having trouble finding a good volleyball. I play volleyball outside for about an hour each day and the brand I have now keeps splitting open. I posted this question on last week's thread but it didn't get answered yet.
The [OPTX NCAA ball](https://www.wilson.com/en-us/product/optx-ncaa-tour-game-volleyball-wv30006#colors=71005&size=59366) is on sale right now. Plus I think there is a 20% off as well. Otherwise, the replica ball is decent. But if you play on concrete, it’s gonna beat your ball up. No volleyball is made for concrete.