| The worst situation that a volleyball team could | | | | it go over the net but not too far into the other |
| be in is to show up at a game without knowing | | | | player's area so that they can't hit it back. |
| what skills they needed to win the game. Hitting | | | | 4. Dig. This is the ability for a player to save the |
| the ball, being in the right place, and playing | | | | ball from hitting the court after it has been spiked. |
| competitively can help to win the game as well as | | | | It usually requires a player to slide underneath the |
| gain confidence in the sport. Focusing on the | | | | ball on the court or to dive underneath the ball. |
| basics for volleyball can help you to gain the skills | | | | 5. Rebound. This occurs when the ball stays on |
| you need for every game. | | | | one side, making the players rebound, or take the |
| 1. Serving. This is what always starts the game | | | | ball back. |
| and helps to keep the game. There are two basic | | | | With all of these different hits for a ball, you will |
| types of serves. One is overhand; where the | | | | want to make sure that the players have the |
| player will throw the ball in the air first, then hit it. | | | | ability to move freely and effectively with every |
| The second is underhand, where the server will | | | | move. With all of these different hits, the players |
| hold the ball and swing their other arm underneath | | | | will need to connect where they want to hit the |
| the ball to hit it. There are a variety of other | | | | ball with the way that their feet move. For |
| serves beyond these basics, all which help to get | | | | example, a dig will require the feet to move under |
| the ball over the net, and get the game going. | | | | the body in order to save the ball. A serve will |
| 2. Pass or reception. This is usually set up by the | | | | require more balance on both feet in order to hit |
| setter of the game. It is used in order to take | | | | the ball more effectively. This will be important to |
| the ball and give it to the other players on your | | | | keep in mind as you are training players. |
| own team. They will then have the ability to put | | | | The basics of volleyball hits can lead a long way |
| the ball to the other side like they want to. You | | | | when you are working towards playing the game. |
| can either pass by the forearm or by hitting the | | | | If you are finding ways to teach techniques to |
| ball overhead. | | | | players, this is the place to start. It will allow |
| 3. Tip. A tip is used as a way to trick the other | | | | everyone to have a good chance at controlling |
| team into thinking that the ball is going further | | | | and hitting the ball, no matter what the set up is. |
| than it will. The player will hit the ball lightly, making | | | | |