Winners never quit and quitters never win.

Vince Lombardi

Are you ready to be part of the winning volleyball team? If you haven't quit on the idea of being a professional volleyball player as yet, you may want to read our guide on how to play volleyball, so that you can grasp the rules of the game. Once you are informed about the rules of volleyball, you may feel as if you are ready to join a team and score points for your team. We absolutely love the enthusiasm and the winning spirit; however, with a sport like volleyball, just knowing the rules is not enough.

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Coaching Beyond the Rules of the Game

Don't get us wrong, knowing the rules of the game is important, but being able to play volleyball well means having the necessary skills, tactics, and putting in the much-needed hours of practice. The easiest way to become a better volleyball player is to rope in a volleyball coach who can make learning the sport seem like a breeze. Aside from laying down the volleyball rules, the role of a volleyball coach is to assess where each player will fit in during play and to decide which position would best suit a respective player. Be on the side of the team that scores points by learning all you need to know about this beautiful game with the help of one of our Superprof volleyball tutors in South Africa.

Before you quit on the idea of becoming a professional volleyball player, remember that it is possible to score points for your team and attack the opposing team if you hold on to that winning spirit and if you forget all about quitting when things on the volleyball court don't fall in your favour.

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Knowing the rules helps you understand how you can and can't hit the ball. Image: Estanislau Valmana

Taking Volleyball Lessons Near Me

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Volleyball Fun Fact

Volleyball was originally invented in the United States as an alternative sport for older people who could not handle the physical contact of basketball.

Volleyball is 90% mental and the other half is physical and the remaining 40% is just pure chaos.

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If you are a regular beach volleyball player, you may be extremely excited by the idea of taking up more structured volleyball lessons near you. For a sport like volleyball, any skills development that you go through will be well worth it. A key reason why you would reach out to a volleyball coach as a beginner player would be to learn some of the volleyball rules and get to grips with what you can and cannot do while playing. While most beach volleyball players know the basic rules of the sport, there are more nitty-gritty rules that separate playing the sport for fun from playing the sport more professionally. When you start taking volleyball lessons, you will learn to avoid actions that are forbidden, such as:

You cannot touch the net at all during play.
You need to avoid crossing into your opponent's side.
The ball has to be cleanly hit, and players should not carry the ball.
To maintain fairness, players should refrain from attacking a server from inside the 10-foot line unless the player is in the back row.
Lastly, players should never block or attack serves directly from the opposing team when positioned in the front row positions. This rule was created to give everyone a chance.
A team of four players playing beach volleyball
When playing outdoor volleyball, apply the rules learned from your coach.Image: Odd Fellow

With a head coach guiding you, you will realise that volleyball will not be as taxing on your body as other sports. With the right amount of discipline and the ability to think about every move strategically, you will be able to play the sport well. Coaches in all walks of their coaching journey will share with you the fact that when you take volleyball lessons, you are working with the team and with the coach to create a culture where all players thrive, have fun, and enjoy the game. Learning volleyball requires dedication, and the beginner volleyball player must be willing to receive tips and tricks from other players, too.

Watch the video below that details a training arc:

Playing for a Volleyball Team in South Africa

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Extra Perks of Joining a Volleyball Team

When you join a volleyball team, you can form friendships and strengthen your social skills in the process.

Coaches coaching teams would say that one of the best ways to learn to play the sport well is by watching and learning from other team members. On the court, players guide each other while each player gets a chance to showcase his or her strength and skills in the game. In the long term, playing the sport with a team does enable you to get better at the sport as you end up finding your own strengths.

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A great benefit of joining a team is learning techniques and tricks from your teammates.

From older volleyball clubs like Quantum Volleyball Club and Florida's Mavericks Volleyball Club to the currently existing university teams like Tuks Volleyball Club and Wits Volleyball Club, volleyball teams have existed in South Africa for decades. Joining one of the university volleyball teams would mean gaining volleyball coaching while taking a step in the right direction, if you wish to compete in local, regional, and national tournaments in South Africa.

Playing for a recognised volleyball team in South Africa means being affiliated with volleyball organisations and unions, some of which are:

  • Gauteng Volleyball Union (GVU)
  • Johannesburg Volleyball Union (JVU)
  • Tshwane Volleyball Union (TVU)
  • Free State Volleyball Association
  • Western Cape Volleyball Association
  • Limpopo Volleyball Association
  • Volleyball South Africa (VSA)
  • Mpumalanga Volleyball

Aside from boosting your physical fitness, joining a volleyball team could mean building a sense of confidence, discipline, and responsibility. As a beginner volleyball player, you may not feel confident enough to join a volleyball team immediately when you begin playing, and you may need to take a few private lessons with a volleyball coach of your choice before you consider joining a team for the long term. Private volleyball coaching helps considerably if you wish to be affiliated with volleyball associations as well.

Where to Find a Private Volleyball Coach?

On the Superprof site, there are around
600

private volleyball tutors.

A volleyball player standing in an indoor volleyball court
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It will surely benefit you to learn how to play the game well with the help of a private coach. A coach will ensure that volleyball students learn everything they need to know about playing the sport.

If you are looking for a private volleyball coach, look no further than the Superprof site. All of our coaches can teach enthusiastic players like you the basic rules of the game.

Young athletes will have to consider participating in multiple training sessions to boost their level

enough to play for national teams. While learning in groups or with a team does mean you get to watch and learn from other players, working with a private coach enables you to benefit from the personalised help that the coach designs just for you, based on your skills, strengths, and weaknesses in the sport. Many professional athletes, even those who play for girls' volleyball teams, started by training with a private coach. Even online courses with a private volleyball coach can be highly beneficial, should you wish to learn more about the sport and become better at playing it. While a video library of coaching tips may help you, there is much value in reaching out to athletes who are qualified to guide you in terms of improving in the sport.

Benefits of Finding a Private Volleyball Coach

There are many benefits to finding a private volleyball coach, but one of the main benefits is training in a calm environment where you can advance your skills at your own pace.

With a private volleyball coach:

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Learn with a coach who teaches you according to your ability and strengths. - Image: Nguyen Thu Hoai
You gain your coach's undivided attention.
You can obtain immediate feedback from a coach monitoring your progress while you advance and grow.
You face barely any distractions and can focus on your improvements in the game.
You have the coach's full attention devoted to you for the duration of your lesson, and this is very beneficial, especially if you are considering becoming a professional volleyball player.

Now that you know why private volleyball lessons can help you become a better player, all that you have left to do is find a volleyball coach who comes highly recommended. On the Superprof site, you can easily find the best coach for you by reading testimonials and reviews left by previous clients. Start by scheduling a free lesson to see what the experience is like with one of our respective tutors once you have done your research on all the potential volleyball tutors available in your area or online. Remember, when choosing a volleyball instructor, it is best to work with a coach with whom you feel comfortable. If you are comfortable with your respective coach, communication and instructions will flow effortlessly. After all, the instructions from the volleyball coach are all that is needed to ensure you become the best volleyball player that you can be.

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Laila Abramjee

Laila is an enthusiastic English educator and a fun-filled freelance writer. She has accomplished her dream of getting her first book published and has managed to write over 1 000 000 words since beginning her freelance career. In her free time, she is a travel blogger who explores all South Africa has to offer.