VOLLEYBALL, FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE NET

Every point has a player chasing it and a referee calling it.

Gear reviews, rule breakdowns, and player know-how for volleyball across Australia — written from actual match experience, not just spec sheets.

Written by an Australian nationally accredited volleyball referee
EVERY ARTICLE PICKS A SIDE OF THE LINE
THIS WEEK IN VOLLEYBALL VNL fixtures & results ↗ VVL draws & ladders ↗ This week's highlight reel →
GEAR GUIDES

What to actually buy, and what to skip

Honest reviews and comparisons — knee pads, whistles, shoes, nets — tested against what actually holds up on an Australian club court, not just a spec sheet.

Best indoor volleyball knee pads for 2026Gear Guides Referee whistles compared: which one carries in a full stadiumGear Guides
RULES & REFEREEING

The calls players argue with — explained properly

Rule interpretations, common misunderstandings, and the real pathway to becoming an accredited referee in Australia.

The most misapplied rule in Australian club volleyballRules & Refereeing So you want to become a referee: the real pathwayRules & Refereeing Net touches: what actually gets called, and whyRules & Refereeing
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Small technical fixes, not vague advice

Footwork, reading the block, serve-receive — practical drills you can run this week, not general "just practise more" tips.

Fixing your approach footwork in five drillsPlayer Development How to read a block before you jumpPlayer Development
WATCH & HIGHLIGHTS

Key games, breakdowns, and what the calls tell you

Weekly highlight reels from VNL and other major competitions, paired with the referee/tactical breakdown you won't get from a straight recap.

VNL vs VVL: what's actually different on courtWatch & Highlights The VVL Video Directory — every division, community-builtWatch & Highlights

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