Guides and stories
Guidance for the choice ahead. Stories from the community.
Use the practical guides when you are choosing a format or preparing to play. Browse the community archive for historical stories, videos and local volleyball updates.
Practical guides.
Choosing a first youth volleyball program
Look beyond the grade label. Compare experience, teaching format and what the player needs from a first session.
Returning to volleyball as an adult
Decide whether coaching, organized games or a private group will make your return more worthwhile.
Organizing a private volleyball game
Agree on players, format and court time, then choose the correct booking area and arrival details.
Your first volleyball session
Keep the playing venue, attendance route and equipment instructions together before you leave.
School-break volleyball choices
Compare a learning-focused camp with experienced-player tournament play before choosing dates.
Community archive.
These posts record volleyball stories and information from their original publication periods. Read each story in its original context; historical reports are separate from the current program-choice guides above.
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Canada’s Best Male Volleyball Players
Canada has a long history of participating in the volleyball men’s Olympic championships. The first time Canada’s male volleyball players took part in the Olympic…
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Tips for a Blocker on How to Read the Opponent’s Setter
A blocker is a volleyball player who plays a very important role in the team’s defense. Actually, the blocker is responsible for blocking the attacks…
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Volleyball Arm Swing Drills
It’s important to know that the success of an attack hit in volleyball depends a lot on attacker’s arm swing. In other words, you need…
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