What Position Is Right For Me?

Question

I want to start playing volleyball and ive played it in gym before but nothing outside of that.

-I'm 5'6 almost 5'7

- I'm not too good at passing

-I can spike

- Setting is okay but could be better

- Serving is pretty good

Also could you explain the position that you think is best for me? Thanks

Answer 1

I think that you can be an outside hitter because that is what I am and I'm the same size.  You can hit and you can serve, two good qualities of an outside hitter but when your waiting for serve receive, you'll need to develop a more consistent serve because more than likely the rotation they do at your school will require you to play a little back so you can receive.  When this happens, you'll have to pass it to the setter so she can make the decision to whom to set it to.  I suggest you work on you passing a little more.  BUT some schools (depending on the competitiveness) think that 5 7 is too short for an outside, so maybe they'll make you right side hitter.  It's almost the same as outside but instead of left, its right.  In really depends on what your coach decides.  Good Luck!

Answer 2

opposite

if you're not good at passing, opposite is right for you.. opposites don't pass ,but they set, block, and hit.

Answer 3

i say be a hitter. you sound like me as far as the serving, height, and spiking. i say go for a hitter!

Answer 4

You are definitely a front row player. I would suggest Outside Hitter or Middle Hitter/Blocker.

Your height is a very weapon to use on the volleyball court. You can hit (spike) and block very good if you are tall.

Just practice jumping high and blocking. Also practice setting, it will come in handy when you have to place the ball into a whole over the blockers hands! =]

Answer 5

i think you must be on 2 or in 4 but remember that we change positions

Answer 6

not being mean but if u think bout it u always want a bumb sett hit u wont always hit u need to work on bumbing and setting there critical  

Answer 7

I play volleyball too, and i think because of your height you'd be an amazing spiker or blocker.. heck do both. If you're not to good at bumping just keep practicing i've been playing since 5th grade and i'm in 10th grade now.. It's a really fun sport to get into and once you practice and learn how to do every position you can really rock the court!

good luck!  

Answer 8

i think that u should play at the front of the court, infront of the net. you'll be able to spike and set but never dig!

so u can play any three positions at the front of the net.

Answer 9

If you are about 5'7'' that is awesome!  And if you can hit, that is even better!  I think you should definatly be a hitter.  It's not always clear what type of hitter you should be, just practice and see what position you are best at timing.  The important thing is, is that you should always have some back round in each position.  You never know where your coach is going to put you.