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A Good Block

There's getting blocked and then there's getting roofed. You decide.

You Think You've Got Hops?

Next time you think you can jump high, watch this video and prepare to be amazed.

What're All Those Hand Signals?

In beach volleyball, hand signals are a very common sight. So what do they mean?

"One of the facets of beach volleyball is the use of hand signals by players to indicate to their partner what sort of play they intend to make. These signals are made behind the back, to avoid the opposition seeing the signals. Most commonly the signals are given with both hands by the serving player's partner before the serve, with each hand referring to the type of block the signaler will put up against an attack from the corresponding side of the court. Occasionally, however, signals are given during a rally. Generally, an open hand means the player will not attempt a block, one finger means the player will attempt to block an opponent's spike down the line, two fingers means the player will attempt to block an opponent's spike into the angle, and a closed fist means the player will block "ball," deciding where to set the block based on the set and on the opponent's approach and arm-swing. Wiggling the fingers on one of the signalling hands indicates that the blocker wants his or her partner to serve the player on that side of the court. If the server is a stronger blocker, he or she may run up to the net to block after serving. In this case, the signals given by the server's partner tell the server what type of block to put up."

Nebraska beats Stanford in Women's Beach Volleyball

The Nebraska women's volleyball team won the NCAA championship over Stanford in Omaha, Neb., last December, and then win the Collegiate Nationals Championship in beach volleyball - over Stanford in San Diego.

Nebraska All-Americans Sarah Pavan and Jordan Larson fought off two match points by Stanford's Cynthia Barboza and Bryn Kehoe to win 2-1 and take the Collegiate Nationals Championship in beach volleyball at Crown Point.

“Everybody expects the California girls to win because they do have that experience and they can come out to the beach whenever they want,” Pavan said. “We have cornfields. We do not have the luxury of coming out and playing whenever we want."

The Longest Volleyball Rally

This volleyball rally is one of the longest I've ever seen. Great defense, excellent offense, and amazing coverage to boot. A rally worth cheering for.

Goal Settting in Volleyball

Jim Brogan offers the 10 Steps to Success on his web site.

Attitude: Your attitude is the strongest (or weakest) aspect about you. It will determine your self-image and how well or poorly you do at everything. No more “I can’t”.

Goals: Succeeding and seeing results should be a lot easier if you know what YOU want. If you enjoy what you’re doing and you’re getting better, then you will want to do it more. The goals become even bigger and better.

Objectives: These are the “little things” that constantly focus your attention on the information that will make a difference. The benefits of attaining your objectives daily create a remarkable determination to reach your goals.

Organization: Once you are on the path to accomplishing your objectives and goals you will want to reach your outcome faster. The best in every class, in every sport and every area of life, learn that time is very precious; It needs to be used wisely.

Inspiration: It is inevitable; we all get knocked down physically and mentally. When you were just a baby you fell down but got back up, otherwise you would be crawling everywhere. However, mentally staying focused on your goals and objectives can be challenging at times; Don’t lose sight of “why” you want those goals.

Commitment: You will face challenges from friends, classmates, teachers even people you don’t know. It is GOING TO HAPPEN, you can plan ahead of time that there will be pitfalls. Top performers and successful people always embrace the pitfalls but stay committed to their goals.

Leadership: When you set out to accomplish something friends notice. It creates a level of confidence, courage and determination in you. Little by little, people start to see and wonder how they can get the same results. People start to follow!

Accountability: You have finally learned that, no more blaming your challenges, failures or circumstances on other people. If there is something to get done, a decision that needs to be made, or a challenge to meet, you have proven that you can do it. “If it’s going to be, it’s up to me”.

Good choices, Bad choices, it's up to you : So now your friends depend on you. They watch what you say and more importantly what you do; Your choices and decisions will impact many. Their is no “pressure” on you because you are so confident you can make your own choices as opposed to the group‘s choices.

Success system : If you follow the system you will reap the rewards!