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Subject: Does anyone here play high school volleyball?

Our school is going to have a men's volleyball team this year, and I'm going to try out. In PE, I always did very good at volleyball. I am a junior, so I will hopefully make varsity. I have a few questions though.

1. I'm 16 and 5'11", is this tall enough?
2. I don't jump very high, but I suppose after weight training and practice every day, I'll start to be able to jump higher. Can I still play, even though I don't jump that high?
3. Since this will be our first year, I'm kind of concerned about our varsity team getting annihilated. We'll be playing people who have been playing competitively for four years, whereas it will be our first.
4. Any idea what position I will play? Like I said, 5'11", can't jump high, but I'm quick, and have good reaction times.

Thanks bros, but I won't be surprised if this gets barely any replies, since men's volleyball isn't too popular.


[Edited on 11.27.2012 7:04 PM PST]

  • 11.27.2012 7:03 PM PDT
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Hey, uh, if you like vs threads, then check out this little group right here, if you have the time. It's pretty fun, just hop right in.

No, we don't.

  • 11.27.2012 7:03 PM PDT

Uh I'm a guy.

  • 11.27.2012 7:04 PM PDT

This is pretty much the response I expected.
Posted by: And Im Here Too
No, we don't.

  • 11.27.2012 7:04 PM PDT

Flood play sports?What world do you live in?

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Hey, uh, if you like vs threads, then check out this little group right here, if you have the time. It's pretty fun, just hop right in.

Posted by: Odahviing
This is pretty much the response I expected.
Posted by: And Im Here Too
No, we don't.


Actually I was just being a smartass. I have no clue if anybody here plays volleyball.

Nice username by the way.

  • 11.27.2012 7:05 PM PDT
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Skinned alive designer ware, fashion shades and salon hair, heels to help where nature failed, artificial teeth and nails, no!

Health and Fitness.

I went out for my school's team this year, but quit to join Cross Country.

Really, being tall helps, but at your height you should be fine. And try to get good teamwork going on because you'll need to coordinate well.

  • 11.27.2012 7:05 PM PDT

GOAT

Your height doesn't do you much good if you can't capitalize on it. Learn how to jump.

Your position depends on how tall the other kids are I imagine.

You most likely will get annihilated. Don't worry about it.

  • 11.27.2012 7:06 PM PDT

Alt account #4 because i can!

Best womens sport ever.


SO MUCH NICE ASS

  • 11.27.2012 7:06 PM PDT

I play :D

You would make a good defensive player, probably sub in and play back row.

EDIT: Jump rope, a lot, your vertical will get higher and higher

[Edited on 11.27.2012 7:09 PM PST]

  • 11.27.2012 7:08 PM PDT

Yeah, I doubt I'll start, maybe though. Sub in would be fine by me.
Posted by: CrossFire0018
I play :D

You would make a good defensive player, probably sub in and play back row,

  • 11.27.2012 7:10 PM PDT


Posted by: Odahviing
Our school is going to have a men's volleyball team this year, and I'm going to try out. In PE, I always did very good at volleyball. I am a junior, so I will hopefully make varsity. I have a few questions though.

1. I'm 16 and 5'11", is this tall enough?
2. I don't jump very high, but I suppose after weight training and practice every day, I'll start to be able to jump higher. Can I still play, even though I don't jump that high?
3. Since this will be our first year, I'm kind of concerned about our varsity team getting annihilated. We'll be playing people who have been playing competitively for four years, whereas it will be our first.
4. Any idea what position I will play? Like I said, 5'11", can't jump high, but I'm quick, and have good reaction times.

Thanks bros, but I won't be surprised if this gets barely any replies, since men's volleyball isn't too popular.
Yes OP I'm a senior and I've played all throughout high school. To address your points;

1. There's no real necessary height to play, it's all about power and explosiveness if you're playing in the front row.

2. If playing in the front row being able to jump high is a great advantage especially at your height. I'd start training by doing plyometrics as soon as possible. Look up exercises online and figure out a good routine for you.

3. It really depends, I'm guessing this will be everyone's first year so you might as well be a freshman team with a little more coordination. However, it also depends on the skill level of schools around you. If they've had volleyball programs for a long time then you most likely will have a losing record.

4. If you have a good reaction time then maybe playing libero/defensive specialist is a good idea, considering you'll probably be one of the shorter people on the team. But I've seen some amazing front row hitters who were on the shorter side but had great hops.

edit: it's nice to see so many volleyball players :) it's really an amazing sport

[Edited on 11.27.2012 7:14 PM PST]

  • 11.27.2012 7:10 PM PDT


Posted by: Odahviing
Yeah, I doubt I'll start, maybe though. Sub in would be fine by me.
Libero is important, and respectable ;) The middles are usually slow and need a sub, practice serving and passing, have people hit at you

  • 11.27.2012 7:13 PM PDT


Posted by: LolWutBBQ

Posted by: Odahviing
Our school is going to have a men's volleyball team this year, and I'm going to try out. In PE, I always did very good at volleyball. I am a junior, so I will hopefully make varsity. I have a few questions though.

1. I'm 16 and 5'11", is this tall enough?
2. I don't jump very high, but I suppose after weight training and practice every day, I'll start to be able to jump higher. Can I still play, even though I don't jump that high?
3. Since this will be our first year, I'm kind of concerned about our varsity team getting annihilated. We'll be playing people who have been playing competitively for four years, whereas it will be our first.
4. Any idea what position I will play? Like I said, 5'11", can't jump high, but I'm quick, and have good reaction times.

Thanks bros, but I won't be surprised if this gets barely any replies, since men's volleyball isn't too popular.
Yes OP I'm a senior and I've played all throughout high school. To address your points;

1. There's no real necessary height to play, it's all about power and explosiveness if you're playing in the front row.

2. If playing in the front row being able to jump high is a great advantage especially at your height. I'd start training by doing plyometrics as soon as possible. Look up exercises online and figure out a good routine for you.

3. It really depends, I'm guessing this will be everyone's first year so you might as well be a freshman team with a little more coordination. However, it also depends on the skill level of schools around you. If they've had volleyball programs for a long time then you most likely will have a losing record.

4. If you have a good reaction time then maybe playing libero/defensive specialist is a good idea, considering you'll probably be one of the shorter people on the team. But I've seen some amazing front row hitters who were on the shorter side but had great hops.

edit: it's nice to see so many volleyball players :) it's really an amazing sport

Other schools around us have Men's Volleyball, but we don't. I'm pretty sure we are getting it this spring, or next spring.

  • 11.27.2012 7:18 PM PDT

Lt. Dan I brought you some ice cream. Lt. Dan.. ice creaaam!

I play tennis which is kinda similar except I don't have to rely on teammates in singles.

  • 11.27.2012 7:19 PM PDT

It isn't similar at all.
Posted by: markwil1992
I play tennis which is kinda similar except I don't have to rely on teammates in singles.

  • 11.27.2012 9:38 PM PDT

Wait, you actually are looking at this? Damn, I never look at these, at least on this site.


Posted by: Odahviing

How in the actual -blam!- is a dragon going to play volleyball, let alone a high school sport?

  • 11.27.2012 9:40 PM PDT