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What to know about Volley ball?!?

I am going to the beach tomorrow for a volleyball thing against other schools i was talked into it but dont know anything HELP!

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    Well, there are a few basics.

    First, there is setting.

    A set is when you get under the ball and set it back up in the air. A set is normally either a pass to another teammate, or you are trying to get it over the net (that's not the best though, I'll explain later). How you set, is fairly simple. Take both your hands and put them above your head, and form a small triangle shape between your forefingers and thumbs. One of the most important things to remember for a successful set, is to put you ELBOWS OUT. I can't stress how important that is. It often stops the ball from falling out of you hands, and gives you more control over where it goes. Also, even if it doesn't feel natural, it is best to be under the ball, so that you can look through the triangle you formed with your hands to see the ball.

    Next is bumping.

    Bumping is the next important basic. You should move into the bump position whenever the ball is to low for you to set it. Bumping is also good when you need to reach a little farther than your necessarily comfortable with trying to get under for a set. What you should do with your hands is put them together. Which hand is on top of which really doesn't matter, I'm a lefty so I like my left hand on top of my right. Lay one hand on top of another with your fingers going in different directions. I know that doesn't quite make sense, just imagine a compass, and one set of fingers is pointing north, and the other set pointing east or west. Then bring the sides of you palms in to touch each other. Then bring your thumbs into the middle of you now formed scoop-ish shape. You can put them next to each other, or one on top of the other.

    Next is serving

    Serving is a bit harder, so if you don't feel comfortable with serving see if you can trade out positions with a teammate. In case you want to try, I'll tell you the easiest way. Take the volleyball and set it in your palm. Extend your forearm, but don't lock your elbow. Make a fist with your other hand and swing it up and hit the ball. Which hand holds, and which hits is up to you, as a lefty I hold with my right and hit with my left. Try and remove your holding hand just before you hit it with the other, but try not to throw the ball up in the air.

    Now some Basic Gameplay.

    Basically, every time the other team scores a point you rotate clockwise. Now, what I said I would explain earlier was how you should set for a point. In a perfect rally, the ball goes to the back person or line and they bump it up to the front person or line. Then they set it to another person who proceeds to spike that ball across the net. If you really are a beginner I don't suggest that you try and spike, because someone could block you and that might not end well. You are lucky in that you are start on the beach, which is the most forgiving surface for a person who tends to dive (like me). If you really think you can get the ball, and nobody else is going for it, then I suggest you dive or slide to your knees. If it works it feels great and you feel kind of superhero-ish! (just saying)

    I hope this helped and good luck with the game :D

    Source(s): Two years of volleyball :)
  • 8 years ago

    I think the only things you should prepare in volleyball is you can have a good reception what I mean is you should learn how to receive the ball so that you can have the control of the ball and you can put it back to the other court..

  • 8 years ago

    What to know about volley ball....hmmm well i dont think anyone actually knows anything about the sport, the only thing i can think of is vollley ball players have the nicest legs and ass. Definitly the best, yepp. An ass id f*ck forsure.

    Source(s): A once observant high schooler
  • 8 years ago

    volley ball is a type of a famous game of world. volley ball can play in all part of the region. in this game there are 6 member in each team. volley ball can play with the help of ball and our's hands

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