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Should i try out for my schools volleyball team????? and i need some tips if i do.? |
i tryed out for my schools softball and basketball team but i did make my 6th and 7th grade year. im still trying out for softball and basketball team. but i was not sure if i want to try out for the volleyball team. my gym teacher said i would do great in volleyball. he said i was a good server. but there is a girl who always makes every team. she thinks she is the best and no one can beat her. please help me chose if should go for the team. There's no need to worry about your lack of experience if you're only in middle school (or even a high school freshman). You SHOULD try out for the team... there's absolutely nothing you can lose. From experience, I can tell you that coaches really appreciate hard work. I had no experience when I tried out for my school's JV team as a freshman. Halfway through the year, I got moved up to varsity. (and yes... our team is good. we made it to the final four of the Virginia state tournament this year). By the way, gym coaches are very reliable when it comes to recommending students for specific sports. They have seen you play and might be able to vouch for your dedication if the volleyball coach happens to ask around (it does happen). Ignore the girl who thinks she's so great. The worst thing you can do is let her attitude towards you affect your decision whether or not to try out for the team. And you should know, that girl, no matter how much she brags, will never make it big in the volleyball world. When you begin to get better, coaches expect you to help out the new players. With the kind of attitude this girl seems to have, it may be difficult for her to do so. Also, the ability to improve is extremely important in any sport. This girl probably thinks she knows everything, which makes her a difficult person to coach. Here are some tips to get in shape for volleyball as well as improve you basic skills: - DEFENSE comes first (unless you are very tall and will probably be a middle blocker). Practice bumping and setting with yourself or against a wall. These are the skills that every volleyball player needs, regardless of the position they play. Try to do as many repetitions as possible! - (I know this isn't possible for some schools or areas) Ask around and see if there are conditioning or jump training sessions in your area. They don't have to be for specifically volleyball, any kind of exercise to increase the height of your vertical jump or your foot speed would do. Your athleticism tells the coaches a lot about your potential as a player. - See if there are any camps in your area. Many club teams offer summer camps for beginners or specific positions. Go to http://www.usavolleyball.org/ , mouse over to Wanna' Play?, click on USA volleyball regions, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the link that says "contacting the region in your area". This will take you to a map. From there just find your state and follow the link to its website. Most will list websites for the separate club teams in your region. (I'm assuming that you live in the US. If not, there are websites for other countries as well.) - If you are lucky enough to have a YMCA (or any other place) in your area with open gym for volleyball, try and go as many times as possible. Usually there are plenty of adults and high school players that are more than willing to help out, especially if they see potential in you. - At tryouts, go above and beyond what the coaches ask of you. If you are conditioning in stations, don't walk from area to area, RUN! Don't eat right before tryouts, but eat healthy (and stay away from dairy products... they aren't the best things in the world when you are nervous and excited). Most importantly, be confident. Believing that you will make it because of what you have done to prepare may really help you out. - Work hard. Don't be afraid to sweat. And especially, don't dwell on what others will think of you. Remember... you are the one who put in the hours to get better. And hopefully, you will be the one to make it. - If you need tips on specific skills... this site is great. Most people seem eager to help out. GOOD LUCK! not to disappoint you,but you really need to play or get the experience BEFORE you try out on a school team. It's very unusual to have never played before and make the school team unless your parents are the team coach. Play for th YMCA or your local city league to get the experience first. Best of luck to you ! gym coach Well you should deffinetly go for maybe you should just brush up on your skills a litle bit tho so you'll be ready. And who knows maybe you'll both make the team. Im assuming that you are going into 8th grade. Most middle school levels dont require a massive amount of experience. If I were you I would try and go to maybe a volleyball camp, or even some open gym nights at a local recreation center. Then you can touch up on your skills a little bit. Now, if a gym teacher told you that you would do well than im thinking you are pretty decent. I think you should go for the team. What do you have to lose? At least you tried. As for this girl that thinks shes better than everyone. [[Her parents are probably putting it into her head, and she is over-confident]] She should not stand in the way of you trying out or not. Its all about you. Good Luck! And I hope you try out. [[Make sure you cheer on everyone at try-outs, and have posititve energy.]] Playing Volleyball of course you should go for the team!! just because one girl makes it doesnt mean u cant. theres 6 positions on a vb court. i doubt she can do all of them at once... her thinking shes better than anyone else should be motivation for u to prove her wrong!!!! |
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