Volleyball footwork or transitioning can make or break your game. From your approach, to getting your feet to the ball on time, and even serving, footwork is the foundation! Players often disregard the importance of quick feet and consistent footwork. When coaches teach the basics, they go over transition footwork for what seems like a million times to make sure […]
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The sport of volleyball is more than one hundred years old. It was invented in the United States by a man named William Morgan of Holyoke, Massachusetts. The history of volleyball began in 1895, when Williams was serving as the director of physical education at a local YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association). He noticed the growing popularity of a game […]
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Outside hitters in volleyball are known as being the go-to offensive players in times of trouble. Every once in a while they get a planned offensive set from the setter, but there are many times when the setter ends up scrambling to compensate for less than perfect passes. Outside hitters often step-up in clutch situations like this and assist setters […]
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Setters are the quarterbacks of volleyball. Every decision they make will contribute to the success or failure of an offensive play. The goal of the offense is to get the setter to touch the ball on every single play in order to run a successful attack. They have a lot of pressure on their shoulders in this leadership role, so […]
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When it comes to volleyball knee pads, the Mizuno LR6 pads are among the most popular and highly rated. The LR6 pads incorporate minimalist design with maximum protection exactly where it’s needed. The small low profile construction allows for greater free movement and better overall flexibility when compared with bulkier knee pads. The following video produced by Mizuno provides a […]
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