volleyball serve reception Archives

Expected vs. Actual SO%

Expected Sideout Pct is gaining increasing use in volleyball to judge passing performance, but it doesn't always match actual SO Pct.

A coach's question brings up the opportunity to discuss both areas we can deepen analysis of serve receive and the challenges involved.

How important is getting aces to winning in volleyball? More important in the men's game than the women's based on the numbers.

A coach wonders how much of their practice should be focused on serving and passing. That's a tricky question, though.

How can you get the most out of serve reception training when your servers are not good enough? Here's an idea.

A coach is looking for some ideas of games and drills they can use when working with more experienced players on serve receive.

You ever find yourself in a situation where your players pass well in drills, but fall apart in games? The solution is pretty easy.

One of your players has terrible technique - at least from your point of view. What do you do about it? Fix it or leave it alone?

Once upon a time the W reception pattern was used by teams everywhere. These days it's only those at lower levels. Why is that?

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