Rules for 2-4 Player Games
USA Volleyball has a full rule book annually updated – called Domestic Competition Regulations - which follow the rules of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). This set of rules is designed to simplify these regulations for youth play for 5-12 year old teams who should be playing less than the six person game.  Read The Full Article...

 

Competitive Practices for Starting and Fininshing Games

Volleyball is a complex, fast-paced game. In fact, few other team sports require such intricate individual skills to be performed at such a highly reactionary level, all the while forcing six individuals to cooperate within a confining perimeter of 9x9 meters. As a result, volleyball continues to evolve into a game boasting the ultimate combination of speed, coordination, efficiency, teamwork, synergy and simplified complexity.  Read The Full Article...

 

Spiking Fundamentals: How Great Footwork Can Make Your Hitters Great

Spiking is a complex motor skill. The approach, jump, armswing and landing are all important parts of this whole skill. Yet, there is one piece of the puzzle that determines a spiker’s overall greatness. Good footwork is often undervalued as a coaching emphasis, with more time spent on jump and swing mechanics. However, we (the U.S. national team coaches) believe strongly that the correct biomechanical foot patterns significantly improve the ability of our hitters to be more effective at the net. Read The Full Article...