I want to try out for the 7th Grade Volleyball Team next school year (Staring in September). Help?

Question

I have always loved the sport of Volleyball and I have alwasy passed the Volleyball section of Gym Class of pasdt three years. However, I really want to brush up on my Volleyball skills this Summer before schools starts up again. There is a local pool that has basketball courts and a Volleyball Court in the back my the tables and suntanning chairs. My friends Amber, Stephany, and Lauren are all going to try out for Volleyball so I was thinking we could go to the pool, practice, then take a dip when we get hot. I want to buy books on how to play correctly so any advice on good books or where to get Sports Books? Also, any very nice volleyballs that I could buy at sports stores that aren't very hard but regulation size? And any advice on exersizes to work the stomach, leg, and arm muscles?

Answer 1

The best exercise that i can advise you with is do the stretching...it will help you alot..and if you are gymnast, then there would be no problem with that..to improve your skills in volleyball first you have to be disciplined, responsible and cooperative...as you play you have to think of your team not you alone...

You don't need to have a books, just play with some friends and practice servicing...that will help you through the try -out..

First thing they'll gonna see to you is how you serve and how to defense...

Well, hope this will help you and by the way wear an outfit that you're comfortable with it..:)

Answer 2

thats cool that ur really dedicated, from my own experience just go to a lot of volleycamps i have found that if i keep playing right instead of just doing the motions i improve!!! Hope you make a good team  :)

Answer 3

Volleyball is awesome.  That is very cool that you are going to start playing in 7th grade.  Because you are starting so young you will have advantages over other girls that do not start until high school.

You really do not need any books or anything at this age.  You should just play a lot.  If you are going to play 2 v. 2 all summer that is outstanding.  You will get lots of touches (serving, bumping and setting).  If you can come up with an overhand serve before tryouts that will really stand out.  

When you get to tryouts just be agressive and a good team player.  If you pretent like you are playing 2 v. 2 you will get to a lot more balls than the other girls and that will stand out quite a bit.  

As a high school coach looking at middle school players, I want to see players that will hustle all the time, players that refuse to let the ball hit the floor, players that will listen to a coach and players that have a decent overhand serve already.

Good luck and have a great time!!!

Answer 4

I agree- you don't need books at all.  What you do need is a good athletic base, so make sure you're in good shape. Also you'll need fairly good ball handling skills, so spend lots of free time passing/setting with friends, and even practice overhand serving against a wall too.  Once tryouts begin- give it 100%+.  Do what the coach asks, shag the balls (get the extra balls rolling around, and put them in the cart), don't talk when coach is talking, and really HUSTLE to get every play you can.  Being aggressive can only help you . I find at a young age like yours, girls are too concerned with being nice- letting the ball hit the floor, because they didn't want to be rude and take it from another player.  Don't let that happen.

This is all you need, and you'll be fine.  Seeking out a camp in your area won't hurt either!

PS- Come prepared to your tryouts too- good sneakers, shorts, and t-shirt- and wear your hair back- out of your face.