How to Communicate in Volleyball

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know who is getting the ball at all times.

   It happens all too often: two guys run to the ball, and they both assume the other will get it, so in turn, no one hits it. "I thought you had it!" The main reason this happened: lack of communication.
   
   Call the ball.
   
   Say something like, "I got it!"or "Mine!".
   
   Make sure it's loud enough for everyone to hear.
   
   Don't say "You got it!".
   
   The person will most likely have thought you were going to call it, and will not be prepared to hit the ball.
   
   Instead, if it's coming at one of your teammates and they don't notice, yell their name to get their attention.
   
   If you and someone else go for the ball at the same time, try to call them off.
   
   Yell "Mine mine mine!" Before you both reach it so they realize that you can get it, so you don't bump into each other and lose the ball.
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   Step 2: Make sure there is no uncovered space.

   Within minutes of the game, people tend to move closer to each other, leaving a lot of ground open.
   
   This can result in a point loss.
   
   Tell your players where to go.
   
   You don't need to be bossy, but if you find that everyone is moving inward, say something like, "Suzie, make sure that spot's covered!" Make sure you say this before the next serve, or people will think you don't pay attention. , Say it loud enough so that people on the other side can hear.
   
   If enough people forget to say the score, you will most likely lose track. , If someone makes a dive, and hits the ball up for the next play, don't stay silent. "Nice play, Bob!" is a good way to get your point across, and it will make them feel good about themselves.
   
   If someone misses the ball, don't yell at them for it.
   
   Give them a tip, but don't try to shove it on them.
   
   You can say something like, "Good try, next time, just spread your legs apart a little.
   
   Good job!" This will praise them for their effort while telling them what to do next time. , But, if the ball is being tipped, set, or forearm passed, you need to call "FREE" That requires the people at the net to move back, and the back row players to move back as well.
   
   Essentially you should form a W because the setter will be hidden in her position.
   
   If this confuses you your coach is the best person to ask. (This is a more advanced way of playing.) , And likewise if the serve is a long one, call "BACK!" and everyone will know to move back.
   
   Watch certain servers and find where they usually serve, and how far.
   
   Once they come up to serve, if you remember their strategy, yell to your teammates "Short Server!" or "Hard Server!" so they know where it is coming. , However, this can be seen as unsportsmanlike because it distracts the server. , If you're afraid to go out because you're letting the team down, the truth is, you're letting the team down playing while you're tired.
   
   It's better if you simply call in a substitute, and rest.
   
   This is especially important if you feel sick or injured.
   
   You might be suffering from dehydration, making it even more necessary that you rest.
   
   If you're injured, you could be making the injury worse by flexing your muscles. , Remember that.
   
   Now you can do twice the cheering! So for whoever goes in for you, be sure to keep support. "Come on, Lacey, you got this!" Or whatever.
   
   You're still a part of the team and cheering is communicating.
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   Step 3: Say the score before you serve.

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   Step 4: Praise good plays.

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   Step 5: During the game usually you get three hits to get the ball over the net

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   Step 6: and the last one is usually the hit/attack.

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   Step 7: If the opposite team is serving the ball to you

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   Step 8: and the serve isn't going directly to the back row players

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   Step 9: you call "SHORT" so the back row know to move up and adjust there position.

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    Step 10: Whenever you are on serve receive

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    Step 11: make sure when the server tosses the ball up to serve you say

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    Step 12: "Ball's Up!"

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    Step 13: Tell the coach if you're getting tired.

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    Step 14: If and when you get pulled out

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    Step 15: you're still on the team.

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