Volleyball may not seem to be as athletic as other sports like basketball, baseball or soccer but if you take some time to engage in it, you will realize that it is a very challenging game. A fast-paced sport which allows very few dead times, the game requires its players to act and think fast all the time.
There are basic skills one must take time to practice and master in order to fully enjoy the game of volleyball. A volleyball player must know how to perform all these techniques since volleyball involves frequent player rotations. A player always finds himself rotated from the front to the back lines and from the offensive to the defensive side.
The service
Knowing how to serve is the single most offensive skill a volleyball player must learn. A good service puts the ball into play in such a way that it is difficult to return by the opponent. It takes practice to come up with an arm swing which will send the ball to the opponent's court without touching the net or going beyond the back court line.
The forearm pass
The forearm pass is a most frequently-used technique in volleyball. It is a way to rebound the ball on the forearm so as to avoid committing the violation of carrying or holding the ball. To position for the forearm pass, the fingers are interlocked, the thumbs are placed side by side and the forearms are held tightly together. The player lets the ball rebound on any part along the forearms.
The setting technique
In volleyball, to set the ball is to receive a teammate's pass in a manner which allows another teammate - usually the killer or the attacker -- to successfully execute a kill. This very important technique gives the attacker time to prepare for a kill.
The kill or attack
The kill or attack is a technique which has been introduced into the game of volleyball by the Asians. It is made by a sudden and forceful arm swing which sends the ball hurtling to the opposing court at such speed as to leave the opponents very little time to react and return the ball. A good kill requires timing, precision and a good setting.
The block
The block is the most effective defensive technique as it bars the opponent's attacker from scoring a point. The blocker is a player at the front line who stops the opponent's ball from entering the court by jumping up and quickly deflecting the ball back to the opposing court.
The floor defense
Floor defense skills include the dig and the sprawl. The dig is basically a forearm pass that is made while assuming a low position. The sprawl is so-called because the player literally dives to return a ball. Floor defense skills require speed, flexibility and precision.
Because volleyball is not much of a contact sport, volleyball uniforms are meant to be comfortable rather than protective. Volleyball uniforms are made of stretchy jersey and consist of tank tops or T-shirts paired with either shorts or trousers.
There are basic skills one must take time to practice and master in order to fully enjoy the game of volleyball. A volleyball player must know how to perform all these techniques since volleyball involves frequent player rotations. A player always finds himself rotated from the front to the back lines and from the offensive to the defensive side.
The service
Knowing how to serve is the single most offensive skill a volleyball player must learn. A good service puts the ball into play in such a way that it is difficult to return by the opponent. It takes practice to come up with an arm swing which will send the ball to the opponent's court without touching the net or going beyond the back court line.
The forearm pass
The forearm pass is a most frequently-used technique in volleyball. It is a way to rebound the ball on the forearm so as to avoid committing the violation of carrying or holding the ball. To position for the forearm pass, the fingers are interlocked, the thumbs are placed side by side and the forearms are held tightly together. The player lets the ball rebound on any part along the forearms.
The setting technique
In volleyball, to set the ball is to receive a teammate's pass in a manner which allows another teammate - usually the killer or the attacker -- to successfully execute a kill. This very important technique gives the attacker time to prepare for a kill.
The kill or attack
The kill or attack is a technique which has been introduced into the game of volleyball by the Asians. It is made by a sudden and forceful arm swing which sends the ball hurtling to the opposing court at such speed as to leave the opponents very little time to react and return the ball. A good kill requires timing, precision and a good setting.
The block
The block is the most effective defensive technique as it bars the opponent's attacker from scoring a point. The blocker is a player at the front line who stops the opponent's ball from entering the court by jumping up and quickly deflecting the ball back to the opposing court.
The floor defense
Floor defense skills include the dig and the sprawl. The dig is basically a forearm pass that is made while assuming a low position. The sprawl is so-called because the player literally dives to return a ball. Floor defense skills require speed, flexibility and precision.
Because volleyball is not much of a contact sport, volleyball uniforms are meant to be comfortable rather than protective. Volleyball uniforms are made of stretchy jersey and consist of tank tops or T-shirts paired with either shorts or trousers.