I know the general rules of the game but may not know the more technical rules.

I understand basic positions and how to rotate.

I can serve the ball over the net and in play 50% of the time or higher. 

I try to pass to my teammates most of the time, but sometimes I just hit it back over the net.

When I hit the ball over the net, I am trying to keep it in bounds, not necessarily trying to place it strategically.

I understand how to score points, keep score, and when to announce the score.

I know what blocking is, but don’t see a lot of it at my level of play.

I know when to call for the ball to avoid collisions.

I know I’m not supposed to touch the net.

Other notes about this level: Many sets are technically carries. Hitters do not utilize a true approach. Many points are “given” due to execution errors, i.e. shanks, bad passes etc.

I have a thorough understanding of rules.

I know what a libero is and their role on the team.

I can pass at a level 1 – Most of my passes get to the setter so they can set to 1 hitter.

I enjoy playing in games where there’s a set position for the setter and each person on the team gets a chance to be setter.

I have control of my momentum and land safely on my side of the court after going up for a hit.

I typically attempt to block when a hitter is front of me.

I get about 75% of serves in play.

Additional Notes About this Level:

Teams regularly attempt to make three hits per side. 

Teams have a setter, but most of the time the setter is setting from the middle position.

Players in these games often have a goal to improve and advance to the upper-intermediate level.

Players play the position into which they rotate rather than assigned positions.

A solid “B” player has reasonable consistency. Skill level easily trumps height. Many “B” level hitters do not employ a standard hitting approach. A few points are scored due to execution errors but not the majority, most points have to be earned.

I know of all the technical rules of the game.

I have a thorough understanding of different types of sets to each hitter.

I can accurately serve to a zone regularly.

I can pass at a level 2 – Most of my passes get to the setter so they can set the outside or right side hitters.

I fully understand how to run a 5-1 and 6-2.

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

I know how to cover the court defensively during a serve and during a hit. 

I get 90% of serves, or more, in play.

Front row hitters are able to take an approach and hit the ball consistently. 

Teams play with positions: outside hitter, middle hitter, right side hitter, setter and defensive specialist.

Setters can set a basic outside, middle, and right side ball with minimal spin.

Upper-Intermediate players are very good players, but not as consistent as A-level players. Shorter players can compete if they have good skills.

I have the ability to hit with different hits at the same position.

I can pass at a level 3 – My passes get to the setter so they can set all three hitters.

I know how to spot a double or lift and I’m aware of when I do it myself.

More information about this level of play:

Superb players. Highly athletic. Indoors they use complex offenses. Passing is stellar.

Perform all skills: BLOCKING, SETTING, PASSING, and HITTING. 

Know what 5-1, 6-2, and 4-2 offenses are. 

Know how to cover the court defensively during a serve and during a hit. 

Can pass a hit or serve to the setter consistently. 

Front row hitters are able to take an approach and hit the ball consistently. 

Know what covering a hitter means. 

Play with positions: outside hitter, middle hitter, right side hitter, setter and defensive specialist.

Setters can set a basic outside, middle, and right side ball with minimal spin. 

Get 90% of serves, or more, in play.

Most of the players are tall. Indoors they almost always use a 5-1 or 6-2 offense (i.e., the setter is often a back row player, so that there may be three hitters in the front row).