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A plain English guide to all six volleyball positions: setter, outside hitter, opposite, middle blocker, libero, and defensive specialist, plus where each one lines up on the court.

Volleyball How to Jump Higher for Volleyball: Hit and Serve Above the Net A bigger vertical lets you swing down ...

A step by step guide to teaching the volleyball spike approach: 3 and 4 step footwork, timing to the set, and drills that fix common hitting mistakes.

How to hit a float serve in volleyball: the low no-spin toss, flat-hand contact, float vs jump serve, and how to target zones and seams.

A coach's guide to how to dig a volleyball: ready position, platform technique, reading the hitter, defensive positioning, and the best digging drills.

A proven youth volleyball practice plan with a 60 to 90 minute structure, five practice blocks, a full 90 minute schedule, drills, and coaching tips to run sharper sessions.

A coach's guide to volleyball hand signals: what setter finger calls and blocker signals mean, plus the referee signals every player should know.

The 5-1 volleyball rotation uses one setter and five hitters. Learn how the setter moves through all six rotations, the overlap rules, and simple serve receive tips.

Learn the toss, approach, jump, and arm swing behind a tough jump serve, plus vertical jump drills and gear to serve with more height and power.

Volleyball How to Block in Volleyball: Footwork, Timing, and Hands A great block is the fastest way to swing mom...