I need help! How can I be agressive?

Question

Hi, its a long story, so I'm just going to skip it. the deal is that next week, is the tryouts for the schools volleyball team. I know i'm good [i have been waiting for this for nearly 2 years] but before these tryouts, i regulary go to the practices of the boys team. [our coach lets us do that] but i need to learn how to be more agreesive. why? because i normally let everyone get in front of me and get the ball, I dont do anything, in fact, the only thig i do is serve! [which i my really srong point] but how can i be more agressive, be able to yell "move" or "get out of my way" do u hav any technices. Another reason is that im always nervouse b4 and during practice because those other gurls hate me. Coach and i noe that i am good, but how can i be mor e agrssive?!?!?

Answer 1

for me, i just yell, "MINE!!!"

the others will move out of the way cause they know its your ball and you called for it.

you ALWAYS have to call for the ball

my coach tells me to never let the ball touch the ground

another thing-- in order to be aggressive, just go for the ball.

even if its on the other side of the court

or if someone's standing in your way.

PUSH them aside if that's the case

SCREAM at the top of your lungs!!!!!!!!

never let the ball touch the ground

hope it helps:)

Answer 2

Agressive in volleyball means to be on your toes for anything to happen. To be ready to slide asross the court to get a ball.Also for you to be able to scream I GOT IT! It's NOT mean it's letting everyone know you are there because you love volleyball.Yesterday I had a big match and our coach was telling us about being agressive,she said that she would rather the players run into each other and get the ball up than it fall in the middle of the court because no one was being agressive. Another thing she said was to not play for yourself play for your team. EVERYONE loves that kind of attude.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

I play volleyball too and the one way i got rid of my fear or shyness is to listen to a rock metal song or a song that you don't normally listen to .so you can get like a dominating song in your head.that helped me. Another way is to get a coulpe of your friends or family members and get down on your hands and knees. someone will the the ball up and you have to scream for it also go after the ball, if you don't you loose. it might sound like a stupid game but it helped me a lot and i'm not afraid to call the ball and say "ITS MINE".

Answer 4

just do it!

Answer 5

Well, the simple answer is ... practice

I once have experience like you too.

well, I practice by running with avoiding the crowd of  people on the street. i practice not to touch people, once you practice and proved, you may see the people 's motion as well.

Answer 6

SCREAM.

i mean if the ball is coming right at you.

YELL

I GO I GO!

they'll move.

trust me.

and if it becomes a problem, your coach will probally have you do drills to become more aggressive.

and remember that communication is key.

it is one of the most important aspects of volleyball.

i had to learn it quick.

oh the joys of being a frosh on varsity...

but now i'm starting my junior year soo...

but just yell I GO I GO.

but just remember that after you call it.

it is YOUR ball.

and you are responsible for it.

good LUCK.

and for the girls that don't like you.

it's what makes volleyball a pain.

the advice my coach gave us was

as soon as you walk into the gym all of the outside drama stays outside of those gym doors and off of the court.

it doesn't matter just play the game and forget all the petty things.

then when you walk out of that gym, deal with it then.

not on the court because it affects the game.

trust me.

i'm an OH and my setter HATES me.

and it affected our season major.

so just forget about it.

then maybe they will too.

Answer 7

think of something or someone you really want to beat.. like someone else trying to get the spot.. and imagine the ball was their head.. then you will get it =] good luck

Answer 8

First off, you have to be more confident when you're out on the court. If you know you're good and so does your coach, then you should be able to scream confidently that that ball is yours. People will stop playing in front of you soon after they know you can handle things on the court. And even if you mess up, don't let that get you down. That happens to eveyone. Its hard when people play around you, but if you believe in yourself and gain some self confidence it should get easier to be aggressive. I hope that helped a little!

Answer 9

i used to have a similar problem.  it is hard to just become more aggressive though, it really can't be taught it is your personality.  but you have to get in the mindset that you can pass or set the ball and you cant worry about what people will think of you.  my coached used to make me scream during games and yeah that totally embaresed me but it helped.  hope this helps and good luck at tryouts.

Answer 10

To be aggressive, you have to want it. if you have skills, but you never get the ball, its practically useless. If you have confidence then scream. Keep on your toes so you can get to the ball. I get down really low, I touch my hand to the floor every time. But i also stay on my toes and shift my weight from one foot to the other. It keeps me active, and i anticipate the ball. Read the server! Look at her hand placement. Where her angle is, thats where the ball is most likely going to go. you can read wherever someone is going to serve, angle wise. how short or long the ball is going to go, you can't tell, so you always have to follow the ball to the lines.

Jill