Junior Game Sense

At this level competition becomes much more prominent and therefore the rules of the game become an important part of game play at this level. The key things to focus on are rotation as well as front and back court rules. When training a junior high school team you should look to teach the athletes to keep the rally going as long as possible so that the skills and their coordination have the best chance of developing.

Coaches should focus on the following concepts:

Rotational Rules            Service reception 5 - 1         Service reception 6 - 2          Front Court & Back Court