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Lessons From the Motherlode

sprouticus — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:43:46 +0000

Lessons learned at the Motherlode doubles tournament in Aspen, CO. Some more fun to learn than others.

Off Speed Attacks

sprouticus — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:52:40 +0000

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

Volleyball Tournament Essentials

sprouticus — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:19:50 +0000

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

Vertical Leap Exercises

sprouticus — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:34:20 +0000

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

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NCAA Women’s Volleyball Season Begins

sprouticus — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:51:41 +0000

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

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Reading the Hitter

sprouticus — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:22:11 +0000

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

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4 Free Ball Tips

sprouticus — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:37:18 +0000

Sometimes you can’t help it – a free ball is your only choice. Here’s how to make the most of a bad situation. A while

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AVP Player Profile: Jennifer Kessy

sprouticus — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:18:51 +0000

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

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AVP 2010 Season Canceled

sprouticus — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:03:19 +0000

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

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The Top Spin Serve

sprouticus — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:22:03 +0000

Top spin serves can drop like a rock and make serve receive a nightmare for your opponents. Here’s a quick overview of this handy serving

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