Volleyball can be played indoors and outdoors. Most often it is played indoors in a sports arena as there are no objects that you can run into, the ground is relatively safe to fall on and there is a structure that holds the net. It is also possible to draw the lines on the floor […]
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While you can practice volleyball on your own, training and competition are in general played in teams. You need players on one side of the net and also a group of players on the other side of the net. The court is quite large so playing with only one or two players on each side
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It might seem excessive to celebrate every single point but this is part of the team spirit that is so important in volleyball. So why do a lot of volleyball teams cheer after every point? Let’s discuss what I have learned from 10 years of playing volleyball and several years of coaching volleyball teams. Reasons
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Volleyballs have multiple materials. There is a rubber bladder that holds the air and is quite fragile. To protect this bladder, an outer layer is added. This layer is often made out of synthetic or genuine leather and more recently foam. For indoor volleyball, they use balls that are stitched. Outdoor volleyballs need to be
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If you plan to partake in a volleyball competition, it is important that you are prepared. This means that your equipment is ready but also that you are ready to play for a long period of time. Therefore it is needed that you go over several items to make sure that you have everything handled
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Volleyball is a team sport but it is also important that you practice alone from time to time to improve your skills. Let’s discuss how you can practice volleyball alone. You will see that this really improves your game if you do it frequently. It is something that is often forgotten about or a type
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You will have noticed that volleyball players often wear knee pads. It might not be clear why they do this. Is it just for show or does it have a real purpose? This is not something that you see in a lot of other sports. In this article, we will discuss why volleyball players wear
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If you want to play volleyball, you will need shoes as it is a sport that requires you to move a lot. Is it necessary to buy specific volleyball shoes though? In this article, we will discuss what I have learned over the years of playing volleyball and coaching several players. Let’s dive in and
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Volleyball dates back to 1895 and was played for the first time in the USA. During that time this sport has evolved and the rules have changed. It also became a worldwide phenomenon after this. Is volleyball still popular after all this time? Volleyball is in the top 5 popular sports in the world. Let’s
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