Please refer to the text below for reference on the second question regarding your skill level.

Beginner (D)
I am completely new to volleyball and know little to nothing about volleyball.

Recreational / Lower-Intermediate (C)
- 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.

Intermediate (B)
- 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.

Upper-Intermediate (BB)
- 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.
- I know what covering a hitter means.

Competitive (A)
- 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.