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Indoor adult volleyball comes in a variety of shapes and forms, catering to the various interests and needs of participants. Some programs are highly competitive, while others are more laid back. Some are organized leagues while others are informal gatherings. Some are geared towards beginners while others required advanced skills. All are generally welcoming to those who share the passion to learn, play and enjoy volleyball.
CLASSIFICATION OF SKILL/EXPERIENCE LEVELS
Several adult indoor volleyball programs use a letter classification to group those with similar skills and experience to keep play fair and balanced.
- “Open”/”AA” – Advanced volleyball, primarily for seasoned athletes with strong volleyball skills. Requires knowledge of competitive volleyball offenses and defenses.
- “A” – Above average volleyball, primary experienced athletes with solid volleyball skills. Requires knowledge of volleyball offensive and defensive positions.
- “BB” – Average volleyball, primarily for those with some volleyball experience and intermediate skills. Requires fundamental understanding of positions.
- “B” – Beginner volleyball, primarily those relatively new to volleyball with emerging skills and knowledge of the game. This is also the designation for “social” leagues which place a high emphasis on fun and friendship.
