2021 TRYOUTS INFORMATION
Tryouts will be held for both JV and Varsity Players at SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. YOU MUST HAVE AN UPDATED PHYSICAL PRIOR TO TRYING OUT!
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BRING WITH YOU A COPY (NOT ORIGINAL) of the FHSAA EL2 Physical and EL3 Liability forms. ​
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Tryouts Will be Held at Sandalwood H.S.
Day Date Time
Mon. Aug 2 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tue. Aug 3 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wed. Aug 4 6:00 PM-8:00 PM (Teams will be announced on Website)
Thur. Aug 5 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 1st Team Practice
Fri. Aug 6 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Volleyball expectations to make the team
All Volleyball Players must be able to overhand serve, while getting the ball over the net.
All Volleyball Players must be able to pass a ball using the correct forearm platform and technique.
Libero – Is a back row player, who must be able to accurately dig a ball defensively and accurately pass the ball to a location. The ball must be able to give the setter a chance at setting a ball for an attack.
Outside Hitter – Is a right front and back row player. This position must be able to complete an overhand attack on a ball delivered form the setter. With a high consistency the attacked ball must cross the net with a strong downward movement. This player must be able to block and attacked ball from the opposing hitter. In the back row, this player must be able to dig and attacked ball, receive ad served ball with great ball handling control.
Middle Blocker – Is a front row player. This position must be able to attack a ball that is set from the setter and must complete and overhand hit with a downward movement. On the defensive side of the ball this player must be able to block balls that are hit by an opposing attacker. This player must also be able to jump from an athletic position and their hands should cross higher that the 7ft net.
Defensive Specialist – is primarily a back row player. Must be an efficient passer and deliver balls to the setter. Ball Handling must be consistent. This player must also be able to also attack a ball behind the ten foot line that is set by the setter. The attacked ball must be hit with an overhand approach and cross the net.
Setter – Is an all-around player and must possess the skills to set a volleyball with very little movement. This player must be able to set a ball in the area that an attacker stands. This player must have great communication skills and command their position. The setter must show they understand the following offensive systems (5-1 and 6-2). They shall also be able to block and have good mobility on the court.
Right Side Hitter – Is a let front and back row player. This position must be able to complete an overhand attack on a ball delivered form the setter. With a high consistency the attacked ball must cross the net with a strong downward movement. This player must be able to block and attacked ball from the opposing hitter. In the back row, this player must be able to dig and attacked ball, receive ad served ball with great ball handling control.