Here’s What You Need to Know Before Playing Volleyball as a Beginner Player
Volleyball is a game of intuition. Imagination. Improvisation. But most of all, of reciprocity. Of teamwork. There is no way to freelance in volleyball.
Marv Dunphy
Source: Flow Volleyball.
You are so passionate about volleyball and you are just starting out in the sport. You are searching for a detailed guide that explains about the things you need to know before playing volleyball as a beginner player.
If that’s the case, keep reading!
The amazing part about playing volleyball is the camaraderie you get to experience with your team mates. But as a beginner player, you may be confused about what is needed and what isn’t needed before starting to play the sport.
Don’t worry, we’ll clear everything for you in this post.
Let’s get started!
Did you know? The very first volleyball match was played in 1896.
Things You Need to Know Before Playing Volleyball as a Beginner Player
You Don’t Need to have All the Gear Before Starting to Play Volleyball
Yes, you’ve read it right. You don’t need to have all the gear with you before start playing volleyball.
When you are learning the sport, you don’t need any gear related to it. What you need is a good coach to learn how to play the sport and the motivation/willingness to succeed in it.
You can look towards purchasing the volleyball gear when you know how to play it, after you’ve decided to tryout for a particular team, you’ve managed to successfully get into a team and you are pretty sure that you want to continue playing volleyball.
You Must Practice Before Trying Out for a Team
This is crucial.
If you don’t practice enough and you tryout for a team, the only thing you’ll get is disappointing outcome. And that is, you won’t be able to get into the team you want to play for.
Nobody likes to experience that. Right?
The best way to practice before trying out for a team is to work hard in getting good at all the basic skills of volleyball. Why all the basic skills? Good question!
During a tryout, you don’t know what role you’ll be asked to perform. When you know all the basic skills, it’d be easier for you to adapt to any role the coach asks you to perform.
Also, this gives you the foundational knowledge you require to play in a volleyball team.
Keep Yourself Fit
No, I am not asking you to be fit like Arnold Schwarzenegger or the rock before starting to play volleyball. But if you want to be fit like them, that’s fine as well.
The whole idea behind being fit as a volleyball player is to keeping your energy level high on the court.
The best way to achieve this is to work on conditioning your body.
If it’s the first time you are playing volleyball, then there is a high chance that the term may be confusing to you.
Conditioning is to put it in simple words, working on increasing your stamina, your overall energy level and endurance on the court for the entire duration of the match.
You don’t need to be in a perfect shape to play volleyball, but if you regularly work on increasing your stamina, endurance and the overall energy level, it’ll make you feel good and confident on the court.
Build a Good Relationship with Your Coach
Your coach is the important person who knows about volleyball and coaching the players for some time. so if you are new to the sport and just started playing it, then it’s imperative that you meet your coach, talk to him/her and attempt at building a strong relationship.
By voluntarily introducing yourself to the coach and striking up a conversation, you leave a lasting imprint in their mind. It also indicates that you are coachable.
Apart from that, it shows your seriousness and involvement to playing volleyball and helps the coach to take note of you.
Remember this. Coaches don’t expect players to self-introduce to them and by doing that, you significantly improve your chances of standing out from the crowd.
Understanding the Player Positions on the Court
Along with the basics of volleyball, learning and understanding the player positions on the court is pretty important in many ways.
One, it helps you to learn the player positions in volleyball. This is obvious.
Two, you’ll be able to understand the rotation rules of the sport.
Apart from that, if you are trying out for a team and the coach uses the player position related terms, you don’t feel overwhelmed and think, good lord! I never heard them before.
Finally, when you know about the player positions, it’ll give you the best chance of understanding what your coach is trying to communicate with the team.
Watch Volleyball Matches Both Online and in TV
Watching volleyball matches help you learn the game effectively. It helps you to understand the nuances involved in the game.
You’ll get a proper idea of the playing style of other players and overtime, you can develop your own as well. No matter what level of volleyball match you watch, make it a habit of doing it regularly.
Don’t get intimidated by the level of skills on display during a match. Rather, remember this.
Those players also started from scratch.
Get to Play Volleyball
Nothing beats practical learning when you are starting out with anything in life and sports is no exception to it.
The simplest way to improve your skills in volleyball is to play it regularly. You don’t have to get into a team or you don’t have to go to a fancy indoor court to practice volleyball.
Playing in your backyard with your friends would be an ideal starting point. From there, learn the necessary skills related to the sport and then start trying out for a team.
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What are Some Interesting Facts About Volleyball?
Here are 5 interesting facts about volleyball.
- Pepper is a passing drill performed by players without having a net on the court.
- 1998 was the year colored volleyballs were introduced in a tournament.
- The only time a national team to win 3 back to back gold medals in Olympics is Cuba’s women’s national team between 1992 to 2000.
- The fastest volleyball serve was clocked at 83.8 MPH.
- Brazil is the only country that’s among top 5 in the FIVB senior world rankings for a long time.
What are the Lines Involved in a Volleyball Court?
Here are the lines involved in a volleyball court.
- Attack lines.
- Center line.
What does the 4 Fingers Signal Mean in Volleyball?
The 4 fingers signal in volleyball is to indicate that a team has contacted the ball 4 times and yet, the ball didn’t reach the opponent court. In that case, the point will be awarded to the opposite team.
You are allowed to make only 3 contacts to the ball.
Conclusion
As a beginner volleyball player, it’d be tempting to believe that you have to learn so much before starting to play the sport.
The key for learning to play any sport including volleyball is to enjoy the process without worrying about winning and losing.
I hope that the post on things you need to know before starting to play volleyball as a beginner player would be helpful for you.
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This is actually very helpful! I would love to start learning and enjoying Volleyball, it is such a fun game for sure.
Hi Karen, thanks for your comment. Glad to know that you found the tips in this post very helpful. So happy that you’ve decided to learn and start playing volleyball. My best wishes to you!
. Your advice on building a good relationship with the coach is golden. It’s not just about skills but also about attitude and commitment.
Hi LavandaMIchelle, thanks for your thoughtful comment. I completely agree that along with skills, relationship with the coach and attitude towards the sport is also crucial to succeed in it.
Lots of interesting content here for volleyball players! You don’t see too much content out there so it’s always nice to have a reliable source.
Hi Tammy, thank you so much for your appreciative comment. I am very happy to know that you consider my blog as a reliable source for volleyball related info. It means the world to me. The main reasons for me starting a blog on volleyball is there isn’t much content available for the sport and nobody is providing useful info in an easy to understand language. Very humbled that my readers are finding the content relatable and simple to understand.
I have not played volleyball before and it sounds like this is a great way to learn about it and start. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Jupiter Hadley, thanks for your comment. Glad to know that you find the information in the post helpful and you are thinking about learning the sport and start playing. I am sure you’ll have a lot of fun. All the very best!
This post is a fantastic resource for beginners diving into the world of volleyball. It caters to the passion of new players by offering a detailed guide on what to know before stepping onto the court. The emphasis on camaraderie with teammates adds a personal touch, highlighting the social aspect of the sport. Promising to clear any confusion about essentials for beginners, this post creates an inviting and supportive atmosphere for those eager to start their volleyball journey.
Hi Sue-Tanya Mchorgh, thank you so much for your thoughtful and appreciative comment. It really means a lot. Team camaraderie is essential for the overall success and it creates a deep relationship between players on and off the court. Very happy that you found the info in this post helpful!
This is a great post giving beginners information about volleyball. I played in High School and i think all of these are perfect for people new to the sport. You definitely need to be fit and ready to move quickly if you want to play volleyball. Thanks for posting! It was very interesting
Hi Kelly Krebs, thanks for your comment. Very happy to know that you’ve played volleyball in your high school days. I completely agree with you that being fit is key in playing volleyball.
I also think that watching matches on TV is helpful, just to get familiar with all the rules 🙂 But, as you said, the best way to learn is to practice!
Hi Giada, thank you so very much for your thoughtful comment. Glad you’ve found this post useful. Can’t agree with you more!
There is a lot to learn in the Volleyball world but you don’t need to learn it all at once. Thanks for the encouragement!
Hi Mary Anne, thanks for your valuable comment. I completely agree with your point. Most beginner players think that they have to learn everything all at once. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be that way. Learning one skill at a time is the best way for beginner volleyball players to get into the sport.
Useful tips. I loved playing volleyball at school. It was really cool.
Hi simplitty.com, thanks for your comment. Glad that you found this post useful. Very happy to know that you played volleyball during your school days!
Thank you for these helpful tips! I’ve never played volleyball but am feeling inspired to do so!
Hi Christine, thanks for your comment. Very, very happy to know that this post inspires you to take up playing volleyball. All the very best!
I used to play volleyball in high school but that was a long time ago. It has been great reading about volleyball again. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Maryanne, thanks for your comment. Glad you’ve found this post enjoyable. Happy to know that you played volleyball in your high school days.
I’m very passionate about playing volleyball thanks for giving us these amazing tips that’ll be helpful to us.
Hi Harry Jack, apologies for the delayed reply. Glad to know that you are passionate about playing volleyball. Happy that you’ve found the tips in this post helpful. All the very best!
I’ve always been very interested in playing volleyball but hesitant because I would be learning it as an adult. This makes me feel like I can play.
Hi Tiffany, thanks for your comment. Very glad to know that you want to learn and play volleyball. Don’t feel hesitant to learn this wonderful team sport as an adult. Volleyball is for everyone. All the very best!
I remember playing volleyball in high school. Those balls definitely hurt the wrist, so practicing and getting used to it is so crucial.
Hi Pearl, thanks for your comment. I completely agree with you. Volleyball can hurt if any player just start playing the sport. So getting used to the force will aid them play volleyball for a long time. Glad to know that you played volleyball in your high-school days.
Very interesting facts indeed.
I was surprised to read that the fastest serve was 83 MPH. That’s insane!!!
I wouldn’t want to be in the receiving end of that serve.
Thanks for the useful tips.
Hi Mayra, thanks for your comment. Glad you’ve found these tips useful. I totally agree with you. The speed of the fastest serve is truly insane. Most players won’t want to be at the receiving end of that serve.
I’m very passionate about playing volleyball thanks for giving us these amazing tips that’ll be helpful to us.
Hi Harry Jack, apologies for the delayed reply. Glad to know that you are passionate about playing volleyball. Happy that you’ve found the tips in this post helpful. All the very best!