For Professional Recreational Athletes

We Are Pro Rec

Latest posts

  • Volleyball Etiquette: 14 Unwritten Rules You Should Know

    Volleyball Etiquette: 14 Unwritten Rules You Should Know

    Volleyball is a gentlemen’s game. No, I don’t mean that only men play it; volleyball is a game with a high level of sportsmanship. There’s no tackling, jostling, or even contact with the other team. In fact, the two teams are separated by a net, to ensure there is no contact. Every sport has an…

    Read more

  • 16 Volleyball Tips for Beginners

    16 Volleyball Tips for Beginners

    When playing any sport, you should to know the skills, the rules, and the etiquette. And all of these come with practice. There’s also the little things you pick up after you’ve been playing for a while, things that definitely come with experience. Here are 16 tips that you won’t see in the volleyball rule…

    Read more

  • Best Snacks for a Volleyball Tournament

    Best Snacks for a Volleyball Tournament

    What you pack in your lunch cooler for a volleyball tournament is just as important as what you pack in your gym bag. Playing in a volleyball tournament all day means that you’ll be burning lots of calories, so you’ll want to refuel properly. Tournament day is a day of endurance, and you don’t want…

    Read more

  • 7 Best Volleyball Plays for Beginners

    7 Best Volleyball Plays for Beginners

    So, you’re playing volleyball one night, and right before the other team serves, the setter looks at you and makes a “money, money” gesture. “What the heck was that?”, you wonder. Next thing you know, the set that you thought was going to be a metre high in the middle is actually coming at you…

    Read more

  • How to Score Points In Volleyball Without Spiking

    How to Score Points In Volleyball Without Spiking

    Many people think that you have to be an amazing hitter to be a good volleyball player. While being able to spike the ball is a great skill to have, it’s not the only way that you can score a point in volleyball. With spiking, the primary objective is power – you want to hit…

    Read more

  • What equipment is needed for indoor volleyball?

    What equipment is needed for indoor volleyball?

    The type of equipment that is needed for indoor volleyball can be broken down into two broad categories: equipment that is needed to setup the court and the equipment that a player needs for themselves. When you’re playing in an indoor league, much of the court equipment will likely be provided. But it’s always a…

    Read more

  • Is wearing jewelry in volleyball against the rules?

    Is wearing jewelry in volleyball against the rules?

    Volleyball players have a certain look to them. Yes, it’s partly attitude. But one thing you’ve probably noticed about volleyball players is that they don’t have a lot of accessories. No jewelry, no long, manicured nails, and very basic hair accessories.  And very few players wear glasses. Have you ever wondered why volleyball players keep…

    Read more

  • Is playing coed volleyball really that different?

    Is playing coed volleyball really that different?

    Playing coed adult sports offers a whole different kind of dynamic than playing on a men’s or women’s team does. The social aspect definitely increases, but that doesn’t mean that the level of competitiveness decreases. And the rules may be a bit different, but they’re pretty straightforward and easy to remember after a few games.…

    Read more

  • What are the rules for recreational coed volleyball

    What are the rules for recreational coed volleyball

    Whether you’re new to the game of volleyball or you’ve been playing for years, you’ve probably seen the option of recreational coed volleyball. It’s a great way to stay social and active at the same time. However, having men and women on the court together changes things a bit. The team dynamics are different, and…

    Read more