What are some tips for me at tryouts?

Question

I want to tryout for my high school's girls volleyball team. I am good at underhand serves. But, overhands are hard for me (I usually can't get the ball far enough to past the net).

And....what is the average price for an outdoor volleyball?

thankx in advance!

Answer 1

well it'd probably be best to figure out what position you want to be first to know what to practice the most..you might not even need to serve but if you do i would really consider working hard to get a good overhand serve. if you can only serve super short but never miss, that could look good if you can control which short zone.

and sorry we dont get much chance to play outside ):

Answer 2

at my school, overhand serves are mandatory, you cant play on the varsity if you cant serve overhand. so if i was you, i would work extremely hard to get a good serve goin.

i have a really good outdoor volleyball from target that was only $15.

Answer 3

Some high schools require an overhand serve. Mine does not, but most of us do it anyway. It is harder to return from the other side. So check out your school and ask your coach if you are allowed to underhand serve or not.

Coached look for:

1) A great attitude

2) If you are coachable

3) A good serve (jump serve/over hand is a plus)

4) Controlled bump/set

5) Know the rules/guidelines of volleyball

6) Know how to do the rotation

7) A pretty nice hit/spike

8) Know how to do the Bump/Set/Hit technique.

Volleyball price: Mine was like $15-20.

Practice overhand serves at home. If you have it down you will definitely make the team.

- Throw the ball about 2 feet over your head and a little bit out in front of you.

- Hit the ball with your palm right in the middle on the ball

1) Find an open wall on the side of your house

2) Make mark 7.4 feet high on the side of the wall then another line 30 feet back from the net on the ground

3) Stand behind the line on the ground and practice serving

4) Start at 10 feet. Then work your way up to like 20 then eventually 30 feet.

- Get closer the wall and practice bumping and setting the ball back and forth to the wall

- Make sure all balls go over the 7.4 foot mark you make on the wall (that is like a net on a volleyball court)

Answer 4

... if you are this nervous you shouldnt try out...

Answer 5

this is a professional outdoor volleyball

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/i...

you can also get it at target

Answer 6

im in 7th and everone on my team can overhand serve so um... you need yo work on that alot and you can also pratice diving and spiking and blocking

it is usually around $20

Answer 7

It's ok that you can't underhand serve...as a coach, I'm looking for your athletic ability and I'm confident that if you are willing to learn how to serve overhand, then I'd be willing to coach you to do them!

If you are trying out for the first time in high school, I'd be looking for a couple of things.  Can she pass?  How is her footwork when moving for a ball?  What is her approach like?  Is there potential for a setter in your overhand passes? And are you "coachable"...that is, can you adapt to my suggestions to correct some of your techniques, or are you just stubborn and think that your way is the only way! (hopefully not ;))

Just go out there and try not to worry too much about what other people are doing, but concentrate on what you can do, and do it well.  Show that you are willing to work on some of your shortcomings (overhand serve), and play your game the way you  know how.

Hope that helps!

Answer 8

For high school, overhand serve is mandatory. You cannot underhand serve in high school. You probably aren't swinging fast enough or the ball isn't hitting your palm. Your toss should be no moer than 2 feet about your head, and hit it fast when it's still in the air, but do not have your palm faced downwards. Have it faced upwards at an angle and hit it fast. But the best bet to do is practice everyday. I actually bought my outdoor volleyball at target for 10 bucks, but it was friggin hard. So, I recommend you get a Wilson ball between 10-15 bucks at a Wal-Mart. They aren't as hard. And if you can find an indoor volleyball, like a Wilson, that would be better. Good luck!