How to Conduct a Volleyball Tryout
Volleyball is a popular sport, especially in high schools and colleges, and many participants aspire to be part of the team. You can conduct volleyball tryouts in order to recruit some very talented players who are in search of an opportunity to prove their point. The volleyball tryout should consist of endurance tests and drills so that you get to know the fittest participants. Secondly, testing the volleyball skills for the players is also important as you need to select only the most talented players and participants with the most potential.
Instructions
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Let the participants know what to expect
You must let the participants know what you are expecting from them. This also includes what you expect the participants to wear and how you want them to behave during the tryouts. The best way to communicate with the potential players is through your website or by giving an information sheet to each participant that is registered. -
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Schedule the tryouts
The tryouts should be properly scheduled and you should provide a timeline to the participants so that they plan accordingly. You must designate a day each for endurance and practice sessions so that the true ability of the player is tested. -
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Endurance tests and drills
Checking the volleyball skills is not the only thing. You need to conduct endurance tests also to check the stamina and fitness of each participant. There are also drills for testing the agility and jumping skills. Both of these tests are extremely important for a volleyball player as the timing of the jump and agility of the body are vital. -
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Test the volleyball skills
The second day of the tryout should be for testing the volleyball skills of the players. The coaches should see how good players are at passing, serving, hitting and defending. -
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Screen out the best players
In the end, screen out players which you feel are the best out of the lot. Measure their performances in the endurance training and on their volleyball skills.
