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Karl · **Team Sprit and Momentum -** 09-07-2006, 11:33 AM

I was searching around about team sprit and momentum I came across a few conversations on the subject but mainly the conversations were not developed and opinion was not present.

I found a quote, "If you’re played or coached volleyball for any length of time, you know that it is a game of momentum."

Personally, I think the momentum of a team is one of the most difficult things to combat. During a game the only way to really fight the momentum that the other team has got is basically to side out every time you have serve receive. I know it is an obvious statement, but that's all it really takes. A team can just stop the other team from getting several points in a row, when you focus on just play each point as if it’s the game point.

Never forget the game is all a state of mind. Once a team is 5-6 points ahead many players think it’s over, this is the real problem. Allowing the other team to win is really your choice and not a matter of fact!

Mental toughness is a player’s ability to block out other influences and focus on the game.

What do you think?

Is this, in your opinion, true?

How can you defend against it?

How can you use it to your advantage?

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Karl Fan Status: Offline Posts: 41 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago	Team Sprit and Momentum - 09-07-2006, 11:33 AM I was searching around about team sprit and momentum I came across a few conversations on the subject but mainly the conversations were not developed and opinion was not present. I found a quote, "If you’re played or coached volleyball for any length of time, you know that it is a game of momentum." Personally, I think the momentum of a team is one of the most difficult things to combat. During a game the only way to really fight the momentum that the other team has got is basically to side out every time you have serve receive. I know it is an obvious statement, but that's all it really takes. A team can just stop the other team from getting several points in a row, when you focus on just play each point as if it’s the game point. Never forget the game is all a state of mind. Once a team is 5-6 points ahead many players think it’s over, this is the real problem. Allowing the other team to win is really your choice and not a matter of fact! Mental toughness is a player’s ability to block out other influences and focus on the game. What do you think? Is this, in your opinion, true? How can you defend against it? How can you use it to your advantage?