How to Pass a Volleyball
Build a flat platform, angle it to your target, move your feet first and read the server so you stop shanking serves.
Volleyball How-To Guides
Short, step-by-step answers to the questions new players ask most, like how to serve overhand or how to stop shanking passes. Each guide gives the key steps, the most common mistakes and how to fix them, and a simple practice plan. For what each skill is for, when to use it and the tactics behind it, see the skill guides.
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How to Set a Volleyball
Get under the ball early, square up to your target and release with both hands together, plus what referees call a lift or a double.
How to Serve Overhand in Volleyball
A repeatable toss, float and topspin contact, the 8-second rule and how to avoid foot faults.
How to Spike a Volleyball
Time your approach, swing like a throw, hit high in front, choose smart shots and land safely without touching the net.
How to Jump Higher for Volleyball
Better approach and block technique, a strength and plyometric progression, safe landings and realistic goals.
How to Dive and Sprawl in Volleyball
A safe floor-skill progression from kneeling to full extension, with knee pads, hand position and drills.
Volleyball Workout at Home
A 20–30 minute workout with just a ball and a wall: ball-control drills, bodyweight strength, landing practice and a 7-day plan.