FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE DO YOU TEACH?
Hermosa Beach, CA
DO YOU OFFER PRIVATE LESSONS?
YES. Cost is $60/hour for both adults and juniors.
DO YOU OFFER SMALL GROUP LESSONS FOR KIDS?
YES. We group kids together by skill level, not age. Through experience we have found this to be the best way to do it.
Cost: $40/kid
Duration: (Depends on how many kids)
- 2-3 kids: 1 hr
- 4+ kids: 1.5 hrs
DO YOU ACCEPT KIDS WITH NO VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE?
Sorry… We prefer students with at least 1 year of volleyball experience – indoor or beach.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO ATTEND YOUR CLASSES?
Typically, the minimum age is 12. However if your child younger than 12, but is very advanced for their age, we can make an exception.
WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS BRING TO PRACTICES?
Just water or a drink and a small snack/energy bar so that they stay hydrated and are properly fueled.
They should also bring appropriate apparel during the colder winter months.
WHAT PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT?
VENMO or Cash.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
If you cancel 24 hrs before a class starts, there is no penalty. If you cancel on the day of the class, you will be charged a $20 cancellation fee. Sorry no exceptions.
WHY DO YOU TEACH LOW-TO-HIGH SHOT MECHANICS?
It’s just WAY WAY better and the preferred technique of PROS Worldwide!
When you master low-to-high mechanics, you should be able to hit every shot on the court every time you get a good set.
- It gives you Greater Accuracy.
- It allows you to hit with More Over Spin.
- It gives you better Trajectory and Distance Control.
- It allows you to hit shots at Sharper Angles.
- It works well if you are Short or Tall.
- It is Unreadable by opposing defenders when done correctly.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET GOOD AT SHOTS?
Obviously, some athletes will learn faster than others, but typically it takes 4-6 months for an athlete to become really confident with their shots if they attend classes consistently.
Plus, if they do the work at home that we assign them, it will definitely help expedite their improvement.
WHAT TYPE OF ARM SWINGS DO YOU TEACH?
Our preference is a Low Drawback Circular Arm Swing because we feel it is the best for Beach Volleyball.
However, we can help you improve ANY arm swing using video analysis.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DEVELOP A GOOD ARM SWING?
Again, a lot depends on the athleticism of the athlete…
HOWEVER, A HIGH level arm swing can take YEARS to develop and fine tune. Typically though, 3-6 months of consistent work with our teaching method will produce very noticeable results, like: more over spin, less errors, less hitting into the net, improved aim/accuracy, greater range, and more confidence.
Note: The arm swing requires a very complex series of movements starting from the approach. Expecting your child to develop a high level arm swing in a few weeks is COMPLETLEY UNREALISTIC no matter how gifted they may be. With our teaching method, every athlete will learn the proper movement patterns over time to create a solid, reliable arm swing that will last them a lifetime. Trying to skip steps or look for short cuts will only impede your child’s development.