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The Libero Position in Volleyball

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LIBERO POSITION - WHAT THEY DO, THE RULES, AND MORE! The libero in volleyball is a specialized position that can...

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Should My Libero Play Middle or Left Back on Defense?

A complete guide into the libero position in volleyball, including everything you need to know when deciding if he/she should play in the...

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Blocking Footwork in Volleyball

Learn all of the most commonly used blocking footwork patterns in volleyball, including the 3-step crossover, the 2-step shuffle, the...

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Swing Blocking in Volleyball

Everything you need to know about swing blocking, including detailed footwork and arm-work videos, common traps, and more! An...

Dave Neeley

What Is The Most Effective Serve in Volleyball?

To help us determine what the most effective type of serve in girl's volleyball is, we've analyzed over 42,000 volleyball serves and have st

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What is the Best Statistic for Volleyball Passers?

For passing stats, keep it simple. A simple web search will give you a large number of different ways to calculate how good a volleyball...

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HOW TO SERVE A VOLLEYBALL

A COMPREHENSIVE TEACHING GUIDE TO THE MOST COMMON SERVES IN VOLLEYBALL Learning how to serve a volleyball is one of, if not the most...

Nate Ngo

Is Hitting Percentage The Best Stat To Rank Attackers?

The Metrics We Use And What They (Don’t) Tell Us Definitions of the statistics mentioned in this article: Hitting % (also referred to as...

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Did Wisconsin's Back Row Attack Help Win The National Championship?

Just a few weeks ago, the Wisconsin Badgers won the 2021 NCAA Division 1 national championship by winning two five-set matches in the...