Skill level descriptions

Getting the hang of the basics.

Player traits

• I haven't played volleyball consistently for that long - maybe around a year

• I may or may not know all of the rules, techniques, and basic gameplay ideas (passing, setting, hitting)

• I am able to serve the ball over the net around 75% of the time or less

Gameplay traits

• Rallies most often end due to player faults or the ball falling flat on the ground

• Sometimes players just put the ball back over the net instead of passing / setting

• Blocking and spiking occur sometimes

Looking to improve

• Learning the game (rules, techniques, how to position and communicate on the court)

• Building confidence on the court

Playing is fun but not too serious.

Player traits

• I have played volleyball consistently for some time - maybe around three years

• I know most of the rules, and how to play games with a middle setter and rotating positions

• I know how to pass, set, hit, and block the ball without faulting

• I am able to serve the ball over the net more than 75% of the time

Gameplay traits

• Players have a rough or a good idea how to position and move for the ball

• Players commonly look to pass, set, and hit, but attack faults are still somewhat common

• Blocking and spiking occur constantly

Looking to improve

• Mastering the fundamentals

• Maturing - understanding my (current) limits as a player and playing accordingly

Fluency in volleyball fundamentals.

Player traits

• I have played volleyball consistently for years

• I have a thorough understanding of the rules

• I am proficient at passing, setting, hitting, and blocking

• I am able to pass serves to the setter consistently

• I am able to serve the ball over the net more than 90% of the time

Gameplay traits

• Players actively move, defend, communicate, and adapt to changing situations

• Ball control related faults are rare

Looking to improve

• Becoming a more specialized and team-oriented player

• (Potentially) building more power in offense without sacrificing control

• (Potentially) learning more advanced volleyball systems

Roughly the Local series level in Southern Finland.

Player traits

• I meet and exceed all of the traits in the previous tier

• I may or may not have experience in playing in an actual club volleyball team

• I know of and can proficiently play at least one role in the 5-1 and base defense systems

• I know where to pass the ball so the team can play a more effective offense

• I am able to controllably deliver and/or pass more hard-driven attacks

Gameplay traits

• Teams commonly play with one dedicated setter

• Offensive play consists of primarily slow sets

• Attacks already have a good amount of power behind them

• Back row attacks are utilized when needed

Looking to improve

• Becoming a consistent, smart, and mentally strong player

• Gaining a deeper understanding of volleyball as a team sport

Roughly the Regional series level in Southern Finland.

Player traits

• I have years of experience in playing in an actual club volleyball team

• I understand and can play multiple roles in the 5-1 and base defense systems

• I am fully proficient at covering the court defensively during a serve, hit, or when covering my attackers

• I am fully proficient at passing the ball into the target zone

• I am proficient at delivering and passing hard-driven attacks

Gameplay traits

• Teams play with smart, consistent, and refined volleyball systems (blocking, defense, offense)

• Fast offences may be utilized

• Back row attacks are consistent and powerful

Looking to improve

• Further improving physical and mental game

• Targeting and refining specific areas of the team's and each player's gameplay

Roughly the 2nd division level in Finland, though it contains a lot of variance.

Player traits

• I meet and exceed all of the traits in the previous tier

• I am an athletic, mentally strong, and consistent team player

• I may have experience of playing in the 2nd division or an equivalent level

Gameplay traits

• Teams play accurate, smart, and explosive volleyball

• Offensive play consists of primarily fast sets

• Advanced offences may be utilized

Looking to improve

• Refining specific areas of gameplay

All levels of play from 1st division upwards.