The definitions below are intended to assist you in determining your skill level, but each player is different. Players may fall between two different levels and fit appropriately in either. Skill levels can also change and members are encouraged to challenge themselves to improve their skills.
You should try to find a level appropriate for you to help assure continuity within each respective group. Players that are “way out of their league,” whether too high or low, may be asked to drop out for continuity and safety reasons. If you are not at least an A / AA level player, there are other opportunities to play beach volleyball in the city including the Atlanta Sport and Social Club and One Beach.
Setting:
- I struggle to place a set in a specific location with bump or hand setting B / BB
- I can set a ball to specific locations consistently with bump or hand setting A
- I can jump set and/or run plays AA / Open
Serving:
- I underhand serve or can do a basic overhand serve, but cannot consistently aim at spots B / BB
- I overhand serve and can place the ball pretty much anywhere I aim A
- I can reliably do jump serves with aggressive placements AA / Open
Defense:
- I can pass a ball that’s within my arm span B / BB
- I can read a hitter based on their arm swing and body location with a moderate level of accuracy. I’m working on getting more consistently playable touches A
- I can read a hitter and chase down balls, making playable passes with 70% accuracy AA / Open
Blocking:
- What? In doubles?! B / BB
- I can block and call what I’m blocking so my partner can cover the rest A
- I can switch up my calls on blocking at the last minute, or recover from a block by still passing it if it lands near me. AA / Open
Hitting:
- I can hit the ball, on a good set, but my aim isn’t that great. B / BB
- I have a variety of shots and can consistently hit the ball down, cross court, and line A
- I rarely make hitting errors and can hit within the 10-foot line AA / Open
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