Volleyball

How to Buy Knee Pads

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"If you plan on playing indoors rather than at the beach, knee pads are a good piece of equipment," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Plus, you can always wear them while in-line skating on the boardwalk.".. more »

How to Make a Backyard Volleyball Court

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The weather is nice, the grill is hot and the neighbors are coming over for the afternoon. When it comes to entertaining, having an event or game for your guests really helps the party along. And by adding a few extra touches, you can transform ... more »

How to Motivate a Volleyball Team

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When the talent is there, but the players just need a jump-start into the game, there are key steps you can take to help get in the right frame of mind. Sometimes a little motivation is all they need!.. more »

How to Run "Over on Two" in Volleyball

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"If your partner has been having a hard time putting the ball away and your opponents are keying on his bad defense, then it's a good time to call the 'Over on Two' play," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player... more »

How to Teach a Child to Bump a Volleyball

By Elizabeth McGuire

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The bump is a basic volleyball hit and the easiest one to teach a young child. As your child learns more about the sport, he will hone his bumping skills into accurate passes. For now, it’s all about learning a new skill and getting excited about ... more »

How to Develop a Volleyball Game Plan

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"Every player has a weakness, even the best in the world," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Watch your opponents closely, and you'll find it. Then exploit it.".. more »

How to Do a Pancake in Volleyball

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"A pancake, in addition to being a great breakfast food, is when you dive for a shot, lay yourself flat on the ground, and use the back of your hand to dig a spike," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player... more »

How to Buy a Volleyball

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"Most reputable sporting goods stores carry at least a couple name-brand volleyballs," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Ask a sales rep to recommend a particular ball for your needs - indoor or outdoor - and read the packaging to ... more »

How to Float serve a volleyball

By Carolyn Evans

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Serving is an essential skill of volleyball, and one of the simpler yet very effective serves is the standing float serve. The goal of the serve is to make the ball “float” or wobble in the air as it crosses the net to distract and confuse the ... more »

How to Keep a Positive Attitude in Volleyball

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Whether playing volleyball, or coaching volleyball, trials and tribulations are sure to arise. There are, however, some key points to remember when you feel down that will help boost your mentality and give your team the momentum... more »

How to Know the Rules of Volleyball

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Volleyball, like all sports, has rules. If a ball crosses the line, it may mean the serve moves to the other team. A player may block a spike only to have the other side earn a point. For a spectator or new player, a call can be confusing. ... more »

How to Block a Volleyball

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"Blocking well is a combination of body positioning and timing," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "I like to count 1,001 as soon as the hitter jumps, then go up for the block. 'Late and quick' is what we call it.".. more »

How to Bump a Volleyball

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A volleyball player's most important skill is bumping - passing a volleyball by bouncing it off his or her extended forearms... more »

How to Buy an Outdoor Volleyball Net

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"It's always a bummer to go to the beach with friends fired up to play a game and arrive at a court with no net," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Buy your own, and you'll feel more prepared.".. more »

How to Dig a Spike in Volleyball

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"A common mistake is for people to hit at a spike, which causes the ball to fly away, when they should really be absorbing the spike to slow it down and give their partner time to set," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player... more »

How to Dink a Volleyball

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"After hammering some balls at your opponent, when they are scared and back on their heels, you have set them up for the dink," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player... more »

How to Fix Your Bump Shot in Volleyball

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Most people have trouble developing a consistent bump shot in volleyball. This shot, the most basic in the game, can be used to pass, set or hit the ball over the net... more »

How to Keep Score in Volleyball

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Volleyball provides a lot of exciting back and forth action by allowing the receiving team to immediately regain possession of the serve if it wins the rally... more »

How to Play Effectively With Your Volleyball Partner

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"Chemistry is a major part of success in any team sport, so look for that first in a volleyball partner," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player... more »

How to Play Volleyball

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Whether it’s on the beach, on the court or in the backyard, a volleyball game can bring tons of fun to any gathering. Playing volleyball doesn’t require a lot of equipment or experience, which is why it’s probably one of the most played sports in ... more »

How to Set a Volleyball

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A set - the act of snapping the ball upward with two hands to set up a spike - is the hardest of volleyball's fundamentals to master. Here's how to do it correctly... more »

How to Spike a Volleyball

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The spike - sending the ball forward and downward over the net by striking it overhead with an open hand - is a player's most powerful offensive weapon... more »

How to Adapt From Indoor Volleyball to Sand Volleyball

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"With beach volleyball, you have to get your sand legs by being on the beach all the time," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Get used to moving around on a softer, more uneven surface. And of course, you have to get used to the ... more »

How to Jump Serve a Volleyball

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"A good jump serve uses the same skills and techniques as a good spike," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "In fact, Europeans call it a 'spike serve' because it is so similar to spiking.".. more »

How to Play Sets in Volleyball

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"In the indoor game you can run different lineups, or sets, as they're called, to take advantage of your players' skills," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "The two most common sets are the 6-2 and the 5-1.".. more »

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