We've categorized our activities from levels Beginner (E) to Competitive (A) as described below.
Understanding your volleyball skill level not only gives you a better experience, but makes the game better overall. When in doubt, start from a lower tier or Contact one of our club officials.
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.