How To Play Volleyball In Middle School

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that children and teens get at least 60 minutes of cardiovascular activity each day. While in middle school, extracurricular activities afford your child the chance to become active, learn about a new sport and engage in teamwork. If your child shows an interest in playing middle school volleyball, offer encouragement and direction in how to make the volleyball team and become a team player while staying active through organized sports.

Step 1

Ask the school's coaching or physical education staff when tryouts for the volleyball team will be held. Although some middle schools will play against other teams in the area, other schools offer intramural volleyball only. Schools that have formal teams generally will be more selective about the players who make the team, while intramural organizations may allow anyone to join.

Step 2

Purchase the gear necessary to play volleyball. Volleyball is a fairly cost-effective sport when compared to other such equipment-heavy sports as hockey or football. At most, your child will need shorts, a jersey and knee pads. Your child may also want a regulation volleyball to practice with at home.

Step 3

Take your child to volleyball practices. Whether for a formal team or for an intramural team, practice will give your child a chance to get to know her teammates and hone her volleyball skills. Coaches will generally go over basic skills, run drills and play scrimmages so the children can become more comfortable with the game.

Step 4

Attend games with your child. Whether the games are played in-house or at other schools in the vicinity, your child must make a commitment to attend games in order to be there for her team and contribute to the effort. As a parent, being there to support your child can help increase her confidence level and show that physical activity and healthy competition is a priority for your family.

Step 5

Offer to organize scrimmages if your child doesn't make the team or volleyball is unavailable as an extracurricular activity at his school. Volleyball needn't be a school-sponsored activity. Community teams, beach leagues and playing with friends at home can still help your child fulfill his desire to play volleyball and his daily exercise requirement in order to stay healthy.