Good volleyball communication is not about volume. Teach clear responsibilities, then use calls and conversations that help teammates make the next decision.

Many coaches think a talking team means a better performing team. This is probably true, but likely not for the reason they think.

There is - or at least there should be! - a whole lot of communication that takes place before, during, and after each rally.

In one situation coaches don't expect a player to call the ball, yet in another situation they do. It's a strange contradiction.