Volleyball?.....?

Question

Okay I'm a beginning player who loves the game of Volleyball! I am 15 & about 5'7. I hope to make the Volleyball team at my high school for my Junior year. Although it would be my first time playing volleyball in that type of surrounding I was just wondering if anyone knew which type of postion I should play, and could help me out with a couple of sites with good volleyball information. I will keep this question open for as long as possible, because I want to best answrs I can get. So if you can help in anyway Please & Thank You.

I'm thinking about playing Outside Hitter, because they're the best all-around players so just tell me what you think.

Answer 1

play some (alot of) two-man (errrr person) volleyball and get accustomed to covering the entire court with just one other person to rely on.  Communication is key.  When you start to play indoor court, you'll have improved your game substantially and should be able to cover whatever position is weakest.

Don't specialize in one position as it may limit your playing time (what if the coach already has a couple outside hitters?)  Being a solid player that can fill in any position will make you a more rounded player and give you the experience you need to assist whatever team you play on.

Answer 2

I'm a 12 y o player, and I'm 5 ft 5.  Tips I have are:  Work on your serves - this is one of the MOST important thigs!  In serving, don't worry about looking dumb, but do it how you feel comfortable.  Make sure it gets the ball over, though.=D  Also, get someone to practice with.  When you set, try to make the ball spin as little as possible.  Also, just do your best and know that youre ok!!  That also applies to your developed...ness.  It's ok, you'll fit in, you just have to be ok w/it.

Answer 3

I'm a coach and a volleyball trainer, so I can tell you that you must play at school and select clubs!  My players keep their volleyball with them most of the time, in case they have some spare time.  Volleyball is a way of life!  If you want to be competitive, there is no other way.  You should give me more info, such as athletic ablility, years playing, and what resources you have, such as setting coaches in the area.  I also recommend that you touch a volleyball for twenty minutes every day, if just to set it against a wall to yourself.  Get close and set it repetitively like a drum beat.  You should feel the burn in your arms when you are done.  Maximum stability results from contacting the volleyball with all ten fingers, using subtle wrists, keeping the elbows out, which rotates the hands correctly.  It is imperative that you realize that as a setter you must be aware of all movement on both sides of the court!  It is a workhorse job and with you being fairly big-chested you might want to consider being an outside hitter, and the learning curve will be much easier.  I like my best all around players to be the setter.  They need to work harder than any other postition and they have to lead their team.  Preferably they are left handed, this allows them to dump or hit the second hit easier.  Find ways to play open volleyball anytime you can and find a friend who will play pepper with you on a regular basis.  Unfortuanately, you are starting a little late to get serious about volleyball, but with determination you can be succcessful.  All this being said don't burn yourself out, if you need a break, take one, even in the middle of club season.  Try not to get burned out during school season though, coach um be very unhappy.  Wear knee pads but learn how not to use them, always protect yourself.  Get over your fears such as hitting the floor.  Learn how to pass/set with precision.  I would love to point you to a website for help, but you should really get with a coach that will work with you.  Many will be willing to help you or connect you with a high school or college player who can get you up to speed on the dynamics of the game.  If you are set on being a setter(pun!), then I suggest learning from an experianced skilled setter!

Answer 4

I play volleyball and mosttly what you need to do to make the team is:

keep poistive

encourage others

if you mess up learn from it

listen to coach

Answer 5

you dont pick the postition, the coaches always do, and listen to the coach, they know what they're talking about. go ahead and tryout, who says you cant? just go to most of the workouts, pratices, and stay longer for the tryouts for them to consider you more.

Answer 6

I don't think the outside hitter is the best all round player, but I'm a left hitter and its pretty fun you need to learn a lot more and have a lot of Patients with the setter and all.  But mostly if your really tall you'll be middle hitter you might not get to hit that much but you'll be a good blocker and that's a big thing you need on a team.  I say you could be right hitter because its your first year but don't settle for right hitter because i think that's the worse position to play, but if you keep practicing you could get what every position you want.

Answer 7

im only 12 but ive been playing volleyball since 4th grade and im really good ive made all of my teams w/ ease because im REALLY good no GREAT! so i imagen u might if u can over hand ser ve and spike no prob.  and im tall for my age to im  5 foot 2 and 1/2  and im 98 lbs.  im a setter and passer but if u can move fast and whatever ull be fine so id go w/ setter since ur tall......

Answer 8

Well,

Lets see. Not only does volleyball deal with hight, it deals with power. I am a middle blocker and am about 6'0. You are tall enough for the posion, If you are strong. If your quick you may be able to play backrow. If you are a good jumper then you may be able to play middle. good luck

Answer 9

I think you should go to open gyms and try out all positions before making any decisions. It would be a good idea to sign up with some camps and/or club clinics.

Don't simply judge any position by whether it is fun (e.g. to spike), but judge it by whether you can give your best, and whether you can beat all your competitors. Some tall girls playing OH would have to switch to DS when going into high school, as that is how they can settle with competitors and stay with the varsity team.

Answer 10

before you worry about positions.  work on your passing and serving the most.  then work into the hitting.  since it will be your first year, you will most likely make junior varsity, and the coach will put you where he/she thinks is the best suitable.  

main point: dont focus on getting one position.

and no postion is better than another in most scenarios, i play all the way around, and i play weak side hitter and sometimes middle.

Answer 11

I think you should just master your all around skills and let the coach decide where she needs you on the team.  

Each position has a skill and strength that is different from any other position...and I know many teams who sub out their outside hitters because they can't play defense to save their lives.  It just depends on each player individually.

Just work hard and play hard.  Play as much pick up volleyball as you can, and if you can join a club team or do some summer camps, that will be really helpful for you too!

I am a 5'4" setter that played Division I in college...anything is possible as long as you work hard enough for it!!!

Answer 12

Sounds like i can help... lol anyway, your advantage is being tall... its seems to me you would be a great setter. BUT if you can "dig" up those balls. (Dig means really get down to the ground and save those balls from just barley hitting the ground) a labaro is the perfect position. May i warn you labaro only plays the back row. I'd go for either setter or labaro. Unless you can spike really good I'd try outside left hitter. (since ur left handed)

Answer 13

I don't agree that outside hitters are the best all-around players. I think that if this is your first time playing volleyball, the you should go for defensive specialist (back row passer). Every team needs one, and it's the easiest position to play.

If you can set well, definitely try for setter, but if you aren't DO NOT try it.

Answer 14

You sound kind of tall for your age, I think you could play anything EXCEPT middle and libero. If you wanna set another alternative is right side, you can be an off setter, and hit

Answer 15

I'M LEFT HANDED TOO I AM THE BEST DEFIANCE PLAYER ON MY TEAM BUT I DO PLAY OUT SIDE CAUSE THE PLAYER ARE USED TO BLOCKING RIGHTS AND SO WHEN WE SWING IT GOES THE OTHER WAY SO YOU SHOULD PLAY OUT SIDE ALSO WORK ON YOUR SETS AND IT WANT MATTER HOW TALL YOU ARE BELIEVE ME THE SETTER ON MY TEAM IS LIKE 4'11'' SO AS LONG AS YOU CAN GET IT UP THERE YOU'LL DO GREAT...

Answer 16

The outside hitter is not always the best all-around player. Sometimes they're only good for hitting and blocking.

Alot of the time, really tall players who are really strong in front are not good in the back because they're so tall (harder to dive and harder to get to the ball).

Choosing a position all depends on what your strengths are.

If you're quick-backrow.

If you're strong-hitter.

If you're good at being quick, smooth and strong-setter.

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