9th grade volleyball tips?

Question

i just started a 4 day 2 hour camp and i would like to know if you guys have any ideas of what to do so i can get better

p.s. im ok except i CANT overhand serve

(ive never played on a team before)

Answer 1

Well, you could work on your defensive or practicing setting (this depends if you are a setter of course).  Also, you can practice doing the three hit system with other players.  for example, someone hits the ball over the net, the defensive player in the back hits the ball to the setter, and the setter hits it to a player on his/her left or right so they can spike it over the net.  It's a classic warm-up.

and I have the same problem you do.  I can spike but cannot overhand serve to save my life.

hope this helps

Answer 2

do u serve good under hard its much easier

Answer 3

I am so glad you're going to camp, that is the best way to learn! Here are some tips for overhand serving (coaches REALLY like it if you can!)

1. TAKE YOUR TIME

The official rule is that you have 8 seconds to perform your serve. This is actually an eternity. Rushing your serve will only s***w up your routine, and cause you to lose serve and lose the point! So wait for the whistle!

2. CREATE A ROUTINE

Your routine is perhaps the most important aspect of your “pre-serve”.Decide how many bounces, slaps, etc. you will do before going into the serving motions.This will give you some familiarity and make your serve consistent.

This also includes knowing how far you are from the service line (“serves go over, feet don’t!”)

3. CHOOSE YOUR VICTIM

Picking a target on the floor will keep you from serving “out”.

Avoid good back row players, such as the libero as your victim. Find a possible hole on the floor (ex. in the middle of a cup formation)

4. THE TOSS

This is the most important aspect of the actual serve.

Bring the ball in both hands in front of your body.

Toss with both hands and do not toss between your legs!

5. FANCY FOOTWORK

Stand so that your feet are about shoulder width apart, with your foot the same side as your hitting arm slightly ahead of the opposite foot. Check: Are your feet/body facing your victim? Are your feet far enough from the service line?

6.THE TOSS CONTINUEDThrow the ball about 4 feet to double your height. Toss straight up- too far ahead/behind will throw off your serve.

7. CONTACTING THE BALL

Lead with your elbow.

Make solid contact on the top of the ball.

Don’t poke the ball-put some muscle into it!

NEVER, EVER fist the ball. Cast your palm as open as possible for the most surface area.

While contacting the ball, step with the foot opposite your hitting arm.

8. BODY MOVEMENTS

This will give you the most balance and propel your body.

Pull your non-hitting arm down, and let your hips twist when you hit the ball.

9. FOLLOW THROUGH

After hitting the ball, snap your wrist.

This will give you the top spin you want to make your serve difficult to receive. Drag your foot -the same side as your hitting arm-because you cannot take 2 steps.

Answer 4

well,  first you should learn how to serve overhand! people are very impressed if you now how to do that. you need to know how to set the ball. its really easy all you gotta do is hit the ball with your fingers not your palm. then you should practice hitting the ball against a wall as many times as you can.when you get some what good you should buy some pads so when the ball is really low you fall on your knees and hit the ball up over the net.i think you should give a volleyball camp a try just in case you want to be a better athlete!!!!!! =D

P.S. TRY TO LEARN TO DO THE SEAL,DOLPHIN OR WHAT EVER ITS CALLED!!!!!!!!!!1