Beach Volleyball World
July 2, 2010 by jameslucas.
By Gabi Urse
Playing beach volleyball is the most complete sport and game experience I have ever had. I was a former volleyball player. The most desirable volleyball games where on the beach, most of all at the Black Sea. This was my playground. I love beach volleyball. Every time I go to the sea I suddenly feel full of joy and happy. This happened because of the beach volleyball that follows.
I had remembered few years ago I went to my girlfriend in a short vacation to the sea. During the vacation there was a beach volleyball tournament, and we did not know that, till we got there.
How did we hear about the beach volley tournaments? While we played on the beach someone told us. In fact the person who told us was a former basketball player mom. My girlfriend did not know to play beach volleyball. The rule said to form a three people beach volleyball team. Well, along with the former basketball player mom, we where three. My concerns were my player partners, especially my girlfriend. She did not know how to serve or to take over the ball. The former basketball mom was in the same situation.
We won the first game, which was against a good team. Then we have told to ourselves to play and win. We won the second game also and qualified for the next day. During those games I served like in the high schools championships, which I earned many times. I have remember the joy of the sand and the beaches, the enthusiasm I used to train since early in the morning, the workout and exercises in order to jump higher.
We had to play with much better teams the next day. So my concerns beat me. We played well, we won the first set, but we have lost the next two. What did I learn from it? The thoughts and concerns become facts. We need beach volleyball practice, workouts and exercises. In order to get it I put up a website dedicated to all the volleyball players which are highly motivated by this sport on the beach.
http://www.beach-volleyball-world.com
Article Source: Gabi Urse
Beach Volleyball World
Blocking Drill to Make You Think
July 1, 2010 by jameslucas.
By Andrea Fryrear
Blocking is an extremely cerebral volleyball skill, so doing blocking drills that make you think while on the move is important. This drill forces you to remember a blocking pattern while still focusing on executing a block accurately.
To start, arrange five hitters on boxes on one side of the net; they should each be close enough to the net to attack the ball easily, and spread evenly across the court. If possible, give each hitter a supply of balls. Starting on the left side of the net, number each hitter 1 through 5.
The blocker starts on the opposite side of the side from the hitters, and s/he is given a sequence in which to block. This is the order in which the hitters will attack the ball, and the blocker must move to each hitter in order and try to block their attack. Hitters need to remember their number and stay engaged in the drill so they can hit in the proper order.
So, for example, if the chosen order is 2-4-3-1-5, the second hitter from the left will hit first, followed by the fourth from the left, etc. The blocker must remember the order and move back and forth along the net to line up with each hitter in turn. Focus on your footwork and form while moving across the net.
This drill is great for practicing all kinds of blocking movement, because it forces you to incorporate the movement required for small distances as well as covering nearly the entire length of the net.
If the blocker forgets the order and goes to the wrong hitter, they must start over from the beginning.
Have fun training your blocking brain!
For more blocking drills, check out 2 Quick Tips for Better Blocking Today.
Andrea Fryrear is the Managing Editor of Volleyball-Life.com and a 17-year volleyball veteran. She’s played high school, Junior Olympic, NCAA and international volleyball and loves to share her knowledge and experience with other players.
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Article Source: Andrea Fryrear
Blocking Drill to Make You Think
