How to Help My Kid at Home With Volleyball

A kid may fall in love with volleyball after playing the sport in gym class or on the playground. Parents should encourage the newfound enthusiasm because competing in athletics has its benefits. Children and teens need an hour of physical activity a day for to remain healthy, according to The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. The council found that playing volleyball for 45 minutes has significant health benefits. Additionally, an outstanding volleyball player can earn a college scholarship.

Things You'll Need

  • Volleyball net
  • Volleyballs
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Instructions

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      Set up a practice area. Erect a net in the backyard or front yard and purchase plenty of volleyballs. If possible, let your kid hit the ball against the side of a shed or the garage door. Extra practice will help the young player fine tune his or her skills year-round.

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      Offer to play with your child. Parents and kids often play catch with a baseball or football in the yard. There's no reason this can't be done for volleyball. Help your child by setting the ball or returning the serve. A non-playing parent can help by retrieving balls after the kid serves.

    • 3

      Encourage your child to learn about the sport. Buy publications that profile the sport's personalities and offer tips. Create a library with instructional DVDs and books.

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      Establish good habits away from the court. The intangibles can mean the difference between being a good player and a great player. Instead of serving fatty foods for dinner, cook grilled fish or pasta. Instead of giving candy for snacks, make a fruit smoothie. Additionally, don't let your child stay up too late.