I need help with volleyball tryouts!!!!!! please answer this!?

Question

ok.I was playing volleyball in gym {high school} againts our other class.Well i got 12 points in a row because of my serving.I imediately fell in love with the sport!Well i am going to tryouts for volleyball when school comes.But i can do serves and bumps really really good!!! I can't do sets and i haven't tried doing any spikes.Could i still make the team without being able to show them that i can't do sets or spikes?

Serves and bumps i am a pro!!!!! allthough i need some info.

help meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

please be honest cause i need to prepare and SOON!

Answer 1

There is a new position called libero, it's Italian for free.  This is a "super defensive specialist" and has become a very important part of volleyball.  As a high level volleyball coach, I can tell you if you can pass (bump) you will play!

Answer 2

Yes, you still can make the team. I'm not sure if your school does this, but a lot of them do...there is a position called a Libero. They are always in the back row and don't do any hitting or setting. They are the ones that wear a different color than the rest of the team and their main focus is on passing. If you really like passing then I suggest going out for this position, but if you are going to then you need to be EXTREMELY aggressive. Liberoes always go for every single pass they are able to get even if it means falling on their face. Good luck and I hope you make the team :)

Answer 3

i dont think you would get kicked off for not knowing how to set and spike. however, it would probably be a really good idea and benefit you a lot if you really put some effort into working on it and learning how to do it. if i were you, i would go to a camp and learn some basics on setting and hitting. plus, if you do that, your coach will see how hard you worked over the summer and how bad you want it. if anything, i would at least try to work on your spiking, because most likely, your team probably already has a setter, but teams always like having more hitters. you said you were good and bumoing and serving. i would practice bumping and try out for libero for your team. do no be afraid to hit the floor. well, i hope this helps and you make your team. good luck.

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Answer 4

Well it will be hard because you can not spike or set, but if your passes are good you can try to be a libero. One thing that might help is having a jump serve or a floater because those hare hard to recieve. I recommend practicing your approach for your spike because at many schools you have to be able to spike to make the team. You should also set to your self in your bed so your hands get used to it. Just a little practice on setting and your approach can make a big difference. But do not stress if you listen to what I said you could make a good team no doubt. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Answer 5

you could definetly make the team!! as long as you can pass they cant say no. because everything starts out with a pass and if they dont get any passes then its not going to be any fun and you are going to lose all the time and they also might have a spot for you as libaro which is when a person plays only backrow the only bad thing is you arent aloud to serve but when you are running in the game you dont have to wait for the scoreboard people to write your jersey down you just runn in for whoever your coach tells you to but you definetly have a big chance in making the team!!!

Answer 6

YES, you can.

They may ask the whole team to do

set & spike exersizes, but if you try

REALLY hard, and they see that you're

trying your best, it won't matter if

you aren't great at that.

And plus, not everyone has to be able to

set or spike. They have certain players in

that postion on the court.

And, I'm sure the coaches will be

impressed with your serves and bumps

it will make up for everything.

When I tried out last year the coaches said

you don't make the team because of

skill, you make it from determination and

effort. So remember that :]

Buy a volleyball and practice at home.

That will help you improve your sets

and spikes a lot.

I hope I helped & Good Luck!

:]

Answer 7

no. in tryouts, they do drills on everything u would need to play in that league. including sets and spikes. ask someone thats on the vb team to go to a gym with u nd give u lessons. its better to do that now than in the middle of tryouts. you wont look good to ur coach

Answer 8

yes you could make the team fah sure..i was the same way im only 5'3'' and i can serve really well and pass (bump) really really well and i made the team just when you get rotated up to the front you'll be subbed out for a front row person then when they get to the back row you'll be back in to serve and pass. And who knows maybe when you get to tryouts they'll show you how to set and spike and you'll be pretty good at it. I wouldnt worry to much.

Good luck.

Answer 9

you should be able to make the team because setting and spiking are very easy to pick up....as long as you show potential in those areas you should be good to go

Answer 10

Ok guess what you are saved you don't really have to know how to set or spike at the beginning. Trust me you can be a libero. that is where you only stay back and play defence no spiking for you. IF the ball is coming high enough though u may have to set it but u could just back up or ask your coach how to u will catch on. But u do need to know some funimentals

Answer 11

OF COURSE YOU CAN! there is a position called DS (defensive specialists, i was one) and all they do is stay in the back row recieving the opposing teams spikes and passing the ball to the setter who in turn sets the ball to the spiker. DS's do the majority of the passes and serves so if you made the team, im sure thats where you would play. You should have some practice and backround in being ABLE to set the ball in case of an emergancy like for instance the setter gets the first ball, so then someone else has to step in to set the ball to the spiker. you should practice setting, but you dont have to depend on possessing setting skills to play on the team!! :)

also, to practice setting, you should stand facing a wall about one- two feet away and set the ball, just to get your hands used to the correct positioning. another great technique is to lay down on your back and have a partner stand above your head  with the ball. position your hands above your forehead, not your head, and then have your partner drop the ball into your hands. then set the ball straight back up to her.

Then you need to work on your arm, wrist, and leg strength because setting a ball takes power from these areas. DO NOT use your arms to push the ball across to the spiker. Just before you come into contact with the ball, bend your knees slightly and elbows and position the hands. Once the ball touches your hands LIFT from the legs through the arms and then the wrists to give the ball more cross court power without spin. The ball should really float through the air.

ALSO! (sorry theres just a lot of info you need to know!! lol) work on your jumping skills, the higher you jump or the taller you are, you are more likely to make the team regardless of skills. its an unfair reality but it happens. so do wall jumps, wall sits, jump rope, ANYTHING and be able to jump at LEAST 1.5-2 ft above the net (about elbow height with arms stretched up) this is a vital skill for front row players and many times the setter. being able to block the opponents spikes will prevent the ball from coming over, or lessen the impact for the DS players.

AND(last one i promise!) spiking takes a special talent from players who have extremely acute hand-eye coordination. I never got the spiking thing down, but I was MIP for my passing skills. Its hard to explain the art of spiking but just remember, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, then jump. at tryouts ask the other girls to demonstrate and watch the feet!! the footwork is vital in spiking. arms you can get away with just swinging, but there is a prefered technique. it really just looks like youre holding a bow and arrow and then when you jump you pull your right arm (the arrow) back and flat handedly spike the ball really hard. however, you have to get the timing right from when the setter sets the ball so that you can jump and hit the top of the ball to get the effect of hitting the ball DOWN into the court and not out of the court. its a tricky thing, but it comes with time.

Answer 12

I think you still could.. you just would be a permantant back row player and not a front row. Though I would still work on at least spiking or hitting it like that during play from the back row (not a serve) for practice so you're ready.

Answer 13

I would definitely train for setting and spiking, though you could play just back row.  It would lessen your chances of making the team if you couldn't set or spike.  If you can do it OK, i think you would have a chance.  but definitely train first.

Answer 14

Hi volleyball is more than what you see take it step by step don't rush,take few hours training,last minutes can help.The thing i can advice you is ,hands horizontal,don't be stiff be flexible and don't panic the ball does not hurt team work is very important you can switch with your fellow team players in the areas your are not good at ,but still learn to play all numbers .Good luck in the coming game.

Answer 15

i believe so. i just made my high school team and i really learned that you dont have to be an "all around" player to do it in high school. also, if you have controlled bumps/passes, your other player could use those for spiking. and you could bump the ball far instead of spiking. plus im sure that the coach will have practices and you'll work on everything. if you have a ball, go against a wall, anywereh, and just try and set really small sets against it, and once u feel comfortable, take a step back and do them bigger. also stand in place and set above ur head for practice. plus, what do u have to lose? if u love the game, go for it.

Answer 16

You can get off without spikes because your partner can cover the front, but I highly doubt you can get off without the sets, I reccomend you train that before you join.

Answer 17

yes mam,

You've done the first step, which is acknowledge your weaknesses.  Of course, the next step is to work on it.  Setting is a very basic task.  To practice, try sitting cross-legged on the ground, setting the ball in the air while watching TV or listening to music.  The best set is one with no spin.  As for spiking, I noticed footwork makes a huge difference.  Even if you can't spike, just make it up in passing.  Good luck!  Practice hard!  I'm sure you'll do fine.

Answer 18

i can help on the seting part you know the bog bottles of sodas, the 200 liter or so, pretend the ball is that then pop it up.

Answer 19

my old teacher used to say sets r like bolwinkle.....like the first thing is to act like antlers and move the antlers up as u set it [yeah i know it sounds stupid but it worked for me lol]

hope it really helps u

Answer 20

yea you can cause i was the exact opposite and i made the team so i wouldn't stress over that. Thats what practices are for. I know a website where you can look at books and clothes and practice stuff.