Question on high school volleyball teams?

Question

At my school, there is freshmen, reserve, jv, and varsity. I'm confused on exactly what reserve is, and if freshmen can make it?? And any tips at first time tryouts would be helpful!! :D

Answer 1

A reserve team is usually a second string team.  The reserve team usually practices with the varsity team, that way in case something happens to one player, the opposite player on the reserve team can step in and take their place like nothing happened.  Or, if your school is playing a really bad team and the coach doesn't want to waste his varsity players against them, he'll have the reserve team go in and play.

Answer 2

I have never heard of reserve. But it could be where the people who don't make the teams go to get better. If you are too old for freshman year, but not good enough for JV, they go to reserve. Or if their are too many people who tried out, and too many who were good enough to make it, some are put in reserve for the teams.

Ask your coach.  

Answer 3

I'm not really sure what reserve is really, I've never heard of it, maybe it's a backup team for overflow from JV, I could be wrong.  As for the second part, I think first thing you have to do is just hustle, beyond looking at ability a lot of coaches see more potential and work ethic, especially at the freshman and JV level.  Granted it helps if you're good, but mainly you want to be willing to work hard in all of the drills, and go the extra mile like with shagging the balls and stuff like that.  All the little things, coaches will notice.

Answer 4

Reserve is like the B team.  It is exactly what it says.  It's a reserve of players, like the bench in some cases.  If your school makes you be on the freshman team, then sure, you can make the freshman team if you know your stuff(bumping, setting, serving, hitting etc).  Also always have a good attitude because it helps towards making the team.  A coach will always choose somebody who has a good attitude but doesn't play well over someone who is brilliant but is cocky.  Follow directions and ask questions if you don't understand!  Good Luck and I hope you make it!

Answer 5

I have never heard of a reserve team before.  I would ask a returning team member what it is a tryouts.  At tryouts, give it your all.  Really work hard on the drills. Coaches don't only look at skill, but look at if the person works hard and can improve.

When doing serving, you have to focus on each individual serve.  

Good luck, and work hard! :]

Answer 6

Reserve is like a JV B team as in a secondary JV team and if you must have 4 official volleyball team's at your HS your school must be pretty big lol some HS don't even have freshman teams. But being a freshman you are capable to make any of your 4 teams and as you get older the number of team's start to get limited.

Well try-outs is basically like practice with focused drills like hitting line's, serve receive (for passing) and probably some scrimmaging.

Since this is HS volleyball coach's will expect you to know all of your positions and not just one but ALL. As in DS, libero, left, right and setter. Coach's like flexible player inwhich they can easily put in a focused setter into a libero placement while another player sets making different plays easier to make whether running 6-2's or 5-1's. Players like this are highly capable of making varsity, even freshman.

Coach's can help you with all the physical stuff from volleyball to fitness but they can't help how you react and think during a game. You need to make it known to them that you can focus and keep your mind in the game even after a couple mistakes. Exposing your vulnerability to the other team can be troublesome if you continue to make noticeable mistakes like in serve receive on passing. If the opposing team is serving and the server see's you struggling after a mistake they'll slam it right at you. Never put yourself down, stay positive and think ahead.

My one top tip is to cheer on your other player's on even during try-outs. Good sportsmanship is something every sports coach is keeping an eye out for .These are the types of player's coach's know they are able to teach easily and will be a positive addition to any team.

Good Luck

Answer 7

reserve is second string. If you wanna make if the most important thing is to hustle and keep a positive attitude. Coaches love a good hustle. Even if it's like way out of the court with no hope, still go for it.

Answer 8

Hey,

If the reserve team at your school is the same thing at my school,

it is the highest volleyball team.. also the hardest to get into..

Umm, and as far as I'm concerned.. you have to be like really good to

get onto the team as a freshman..and tryout tips...

-Be really really loud when calling the ball, this will get you noticed by the coaches.

-Talk! Say things like out, in, short, long, backrow, help, mine, go go go, ready, set...etc.

-Hustle for every ball, even if it is obvious that you cannot get it. Don't stand around and be lazy. Run when you are going to shag balls.

-Serving is key. Be consisten when serving, make them all over the net.

-If you are in the front row, and you are ready to hit, yell what position you are in. (middle, outside, back)

-Dive for balls, even if you look stupid.

-After you hit, snap your wrist so the ball spins down.

-After you block, get off the net and be ready to pass the ball if it comes back at you.

Some other things to get you noticed and help you succeed.....

-Be on time, early if possible.

-Wear kneepads.

-Wear a bright shirt with your name on it if possible.

-If the coach tells you to fix something, be sure to work on it.

-Be confident and never ever ever complain. Don't roll your eyes when your coach is talking.

ALSO...practice a lot at home! Buy a volleyball and pass and set to yourself a million times. It will help..trust me.