Volleyball tryout observation worksheet
An original coaching aid: fictional example plus a blank adaptable record. Not an official selection form or a medical assessment.

https://learnvolley.com/how-to/run-volleyball-tryouts
2026-10-30

Worked record — fictional player P07
Purpose: observe current receiving control and response to one explanation; this is not a final roster decision. Group: twelve players, one court, two observers. Use the organization’s announced criteria and explain the task before beginning.
Task: receive six controlled feeds toward a catcher. Round 1: two playable contacts from six attempts. Feed stayed reachable and predictable. Cue: move early, then direct the platform toward the catcher. Round 2 with comparable feeds: four playable contacts from six attempts.
Observation: the player used the agreed hand signal before taking the ball. Record it as useful communication; do not score loudness, accent or eye contact. Small game: only one receiving opportunity, so mark game evidence insufficient.
Next observation: provide another receiving round with actual serves and a second observer. Keep the easier-feed record separate. Feedback: “Your controlled contacts improved after the cue; next we will check your early movement with a serve.” This example is invented, not player data.

Your blank record — keep personal details private
Date / group / session purpose: __________________________________
Player code / observer / second observer: _________________________
Announced criterion and task: ___________________________________
Feed / difficulty / role / agreed adaptation: ______________________
Round 1: opportunities ____ observed action ______________________
One explanation or cue: ________________________________________
Round 2: opportunities ____ observed action ______________________
Communication agreed with player: ______________________________
Different conditions or missing evidence: _________________________
Second observer’s evidence / disagreement to resolve: ______________
Current task label: supported / developing / repeatable / not observed.
Next observation and date: _____________________________________
Private feedback: one observed strength and one practice focus: _____
Decision made by / communicated when / approved record storage: _____
Do not convert missing opportunities into zeros or sum labels into an automatic ranking. Follow your organization’s retention and access rules.

Sources and scope
Sources checked 30 October 2026. Session times, task labels and the fictional worksheet are original adaptable coaching choices, not federation rules, an endorsed test or a guarantee of fair selection.
JVA: organizing a tryout and player-selection process (English): https://jvavolleyball.org/making-cut-tryout-preparation-analysis-execution/
USA Volleyball: current regional tryout and commitment policies (English): https://usavolleyball.org/scsn/scsn-junior-girls/