Volleyball Skills
The six fundamental skills every volleyball player needs to develop. Technique breakdowns, common mistakes, and what to practice first.
All Skills
Serving
The serve is the only skill you control completely. No teammate, no opponent, just you and the ball. Master the toss, the contact, and the intent behind every serve.
Learn ServingPassing
Passing is the first contact your team makes. A good pass creates offensive options. A bad pass limits them. The difference between the two comes down to platform, positioning, and preparation.
Learn PassingSetting
Setting is the second contact that turns a pass into an attack. Precision, consistency, and decision-making determine whether your hitters get a ball they can crush or one they have to bail out.
Learn SettingHitting
Hitting is how you score points. The approach, the jump, the arm swing, and the shot selection all work together to turn a set into a kill. Power matters, but so does placement and timing.
Learn HittingBlocking
Blocking is about positioning, timing, and reading. You are not just jumping at the net. You are taking away options, channeling the hitter into your defense, and occasionally putting the ball straight down on their side.
Learn BlockingDigging
Digging is defensive passing under pressure. When the opponent attacks, your job is to get the ball up, keep the rally going, and give your team a chance to score. Reaction time, body positioning, and reading the hitter are everything.
Learn Digging