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Lessons From the Motherlode

This weekend I played in the Motherlode volleyball tournament in Aspen, CO, the largest doubles tournament in North America. I'm not typically a doubles player, so ...

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Off Speed Attacks

While the 100 mph monster kill gets most of the volleyball glory, every hitter needs to master off speed attacks too. ...

Volleyball Tournament Essentials

Is there a volleyball tournament in your future? Here are some things that you should never enter a gym without packing. ...

Vertical Leap Exercises

There are so many ways to improve your vertical jump that I could probably write about this everyday for a month, ...

NCAA Women’s Volleyball Season Begins

The AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) has released its pre-season poll, and the first matches of the season are scheduled. It's ...

Reading the Hitter

One of the most important parts of playing effective volleyball defense is being in the right place at the right time. ...

4 Free Ball Tips

Sometimes you can't help it - a free ball is your only choice. Here's how to make the most of a ...

AVP Player Profile: Jennifer Kessy

Since partnering up with fellow USC alum April Ross in 2007, Jennifer Kessy has made her mark on the domestic and ...

AVP 2010 Season Canceled

That's right volleyball fans, financial difficulties have forced the AVP to cut the 2010 season short, with the future of beach ...

The Top Spin Serve

Top spin serves can drop like a rock and make serve receive a nightmare for your opponents. Here's a quick overview ...

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