Volleyball team mate?

Question

we are in eigth grade and to be honest she is costing us games. Her platform is always going every which way and she is unwilling to slide on her kneepads. My mom honestly estimated that she ways about 240 pounds. nothing short of a big girl but this should mean she has power am i wrong? Well my question is although we do platform and diving drills everyday she is not improving. How can i help herr so we dont lose our next game.

Answer 1

you can try and work with her on your or her own time. i havent really dealt with this problem but i am team captian for my boys team in hawaii and that is what i do to help improve my teammates as wel as my self because i creates good chemistry.

Answer 2

First of all..I think you shouldn't talk so negative about your team mate! I doubt she's 240 pounds at the age of 13! Sure, she's unwilling to slide on her kneepads, but it doesn't matter if she is costing you guys games! IF you guys are playing those tournaments, and what school has the most points to make it to the play-offs at the end of the season, then who cares! You just have to work harder to get the ball to make up for the points lost! It's just a game! Maybe cheer her on! It always help my teammates' confidence while playing volleyball.

Answer 3

Help her with your heart...

Show your respect, and pump her up.

She might need more warm up, or practice more fundamentals, but you need to grow as a team, win as a team.

Answer 4

if she's losing you games, why is the coach putting her in? anyways, u should just leave her alone, its sooooooo annoying when someone is trying to make someone else play better. thats my opinion though.

Answer 5

Learn to read the offensive players, and you and your teammates will have to dive much less. Truthfully, diving around the court means that you are constantly out of position, and that seems to be the root problem.