Freshman volleyball?

Question

i played volleyball in middleschool and now i want to try out for highschool volleyball. my question is: what do the coaches look for? what do you have to beable to do? is there usually a cost? what do you need to buy? any advice thanks

Answer 1

Hi, Well I am a high school volleyball coach and I will tell you what we look for in freshmen. First of all we don't expect you guys to be allstars. so if you know the basics thats already a good start. Basics are how to pass a ball & how to serve. We look for girls who hustle and communicate. meaning calling the ball loud! I would recommend buying knee pads. Don't be afraid to tryout the other girls are on the same page as you are! GOODLUCK

Answer 2

They look for a cooperative, teachable personality and/or attitude for one. I'm going on my senior year of volleyball in highschool and I know my coach, despite their playing, won't even pick some girls because they cause arguing or irritability on the court with other mates. They also look for basic, controlled skills. If you are a great hitter but can't pass, set, or dig for c**p, they probably won't wnt you. They want a well-rounded player. One that can play anywhere you put them so definitely brush up on basics. Get a friend to throw you the ball easily so you pass it back high, but not too high right into the raised hands of your friend. Practice setting back and forth or against a wall. Have a friend throw the ball or hit the ball down as if you were receiving a spike and dig it back up in a controlled manner so they can set it or at least get it up. You should practice hitting by doing peppering. That's where you have a partner and one bumps it to the other, that one sets it, and the partner hits in down like a spike but moderately hard where it's a good spike but still controlled directly to the person. That continues for as long as you keep the ball in control. Coaches also want a helpful player. Always help put up the net and take it down. Call the ball whether it's yours, call a teammates name so they know it's theirs, call out, tip, down ball, etc. Be loud. Help players in need if you happen to be a little better at a skill and can show them a few pointers on the side. Basically have your basic skills of passing especially, setting, digging, and spiking down to second nature and be coachable. You can be the worst player but if you can accept criticism and adjust to the tips your coach gives you, you're better than any big but cocky hitter out there. I think you mean cost like dring the season and to try out. If it's with highschool there should be no cost to try out. You may want to buy a pair of knee pads if you don't already have some from middle school. Girls in highschool normally wear spandex shorts also and a t-shirt. They wear volleyball shoes that you can buy either on your own but are kind of expensive or if you make the team you should be able to order through your school. Regular tennis shoes with good ankle support would be ok for tryouts and such. Just a tip, if you're having an off day, just take a break from yourself. Don't take it seriously. Just act like you're there to have fun and not under pressure to make a team. If you need to, tell you coach you have to get your head on straight, go get some fresh air for a sec and use it like a reset button. I've gotten stuck in many ruts being ticked off about playing badly and so I just spiral out of control and I get worse and worse and I noticed when I just left my body a little bit and had fun with it I played better. Also, be willing to work hard. A hard-worker is also worth so much more than lazy talent if you know what I mean. It won't kill you (hopefully, if you have asthma don't forget your inhaler or anything because you'll probably do some running) so just fight through anything they throw at you, it shows you have endurance and will stick together with the team. Good luck with it.

Answer 3

A lot of coaches look for if your truley commited to your team. They also look for the basic fundementals (pass, set, spike, serve).

Answer 4

Hi, I am going into 9th grade, and also trying out for the team.

The coaches are looking for these things....

- Someone who hustles. Run as fast and hard as you can and try to at least touch every ball. When you are going to and from different drills, run, or if your coach tells you to do something, run, don't walk. It shows that you are really dedicated, and not lazy.

-Dedication. If you have like practices before tryouts, then go to every one that you possibly can. If you can't make it, call your coach and tell her (or him). Go to every day of tryouts, and show up a little bit early, so you are ready.

-Don't be late.

-Listening skills. If the coach tells you to fix something, or do something different, than don't go back to your own ways.

- CALL THE BALL! And other communication. Even if you say something that doesn't really make sense. If the ball is close to the net say, "Short!!", or "Long" or "Tip!" if the ball is being tipped. Basically just say what you are thinking. This is a big one.

-Get the ball to target when passing. Or at least show that you are trying, don't like flare your arms all over, show that you have control.

-Hit as hard as you can. Yes, keeping the ball in is important but if you can hit really hard, then getting it in can be something fixed later.

What you have to be able to do:

Pass to target, Overhead pass, set really good if you are the setter to the middle, back and outside positions. Spike, or Hit. (Middle Hitter, Outside, or Back Hitter). Serve the ball over and in consistenly. Tip the ball. Pass the ball off of the net. Dive for balls!

What you need to buy:

Kneepads, Spandex, and Shoes. That is basically it. They make "volleyball shoes" that are really good, but just a good pair of tennies will work.

Hope this helped a little!

Answer 5

Take a deep breath entering high school can be a difficult time, and trying to make a team can seem stressing but it will be alright!  

Coaches expect determination, energy, encouragement, and a GREAT attitude! oh and everything that is in between. With my experience I have learned to be a supportive positive person who does not care to speak their mind. I am the type that speaks their mind whether it is a "good job" or "get your head in the game", i said it all. Try to give advise and if you don't know the answer ask that is an important lesson to learn because you don't want to give wrong advise someone.

  

the freshman level does not have to run the Timed mile (at my old school) but if you want to move on to the other levels Jv or Varsity make friends with the track.

  

Learn to be flexible not in the stretching way but in what positions you can play. Volunteer to pass if you do not pass, set if no one else will. If you want to be a valuable player you HAVE to learn how to play multiple positions.

  

There was no cost to be on the team, but there are a few expenses like team shirts, or spirit gifts for district games nothing major. Once you move on to the Jv varsity levels shoes and knee pads are provided by the school. Freshman might want to invest in some Mizuno court shoes specially if you want to play in a club league.

  

Other than what I have said I hope you have a great time and remember volleyball is ment to be enjoyed. Have fun on the court (expecially if your winning) and learn from your mistakes because no matter how long you have played this amazing game there is always a time where something might go wrong. I wish you the best of luck for this up coming year and if you are determined and motivated enought there is no question that you would not make a team.