Global Volleyball Highlights - Dec 2024

Happy Holidays and welcome back to The Dig – your monthly update on volleyball news worldwide. This month, we have updates on the global FIVB beach volleyball world rankings, along with news on the upcoming Volleyball Nations League (VNL)! At the end, we also have some great drills for beginners new to volleyball, perfect for kids trying to learn the sport. Read all about this below in this month's Dig.

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Javelin Sports
December 20, 2024

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Global FIVB Beach Volleyball World Rankings

FIVB Women’s Beach Volleyball World Ranking

Rank

Team

Players

Total Points

1

Brazil

Carol/Barbara

6580

2

Germany

Müller/Tillmann

6440

3

Latvia

Anastasija/Tina

6420

4

Netherlands

Stam/Schoon

6320

5

Brazil

Agatha/Rebecca

6080

Want to see more? Check out the full rankings here: The Official FIVB Women’s Beach Volleyball World Ranking

FIVB Men’s Beach Volleyball World Ranking

Rank

Team

Players

Score

1

Sweden

Åhman/Hellvig

8860

2

Norway

Mol, A./Sørum, C.

7400

3

Germany

Ehlers/Wickler

7140

4

Netherlands

Boermans/de Groot

6980

5

Brazil

George/Andre

6960

Want to see more? Check out the full rankings here: The Official FIVB Men’s Beach Volleyball World Ranking

Volleyball in North America

USA Volleyball Highlights

World’s Top Volleyball Stars Coming to Chicago and Arlington in 2025 - USA Volleyball

The world’s premier volleyball competition is returning to the United States in 2025 as two cities will host preliminary rounds of the Volleyball Nations League. Chicago, Illinois, and Arlington, Texas, will both host stops on the 2025 VNL.

usavolleyball.org/story/worlds-top-volleyball-stars-coming-to-chicago-and-arlington-in-2025

The Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the premier annual international indoor volleyball tournament, will return to the United States in 2025 with preliminary rounds hosted in Chicago, Illinois, and Arlington, Texas. The VNL features the world's top 16 teams competing over three weeks of preliminary matches, with the top eight advancing to the Final Round. The U.S. Women's National Team has a strong history in the VNL, having won gold in 2018, 2019, and 2021. For more details and tickets for the VNL, check out the article above!

Canada Volleyball Highlights

VNL 2025 host cities, pools and ticket info!

National team news, press releases, and contacts from the association which governs volleyball in Canada.

volleyball.ca/en/news/vnl-2025-host-cities-pools-and-ticket-info

In Canada, Ottawa's Arena at TD Place will host Women's Week 1 from June 4 to 8, featuring teams from Canada, Japan, Netherlands, Serbia, Dominican Republic, and Bulgaria. Quebec City's Centre Videotron will host Men's Week 1 from June 11 to 15, with teams from Canada, Italy, France (current Olympic champion), Argentina, Germany, and Bulgaria. Each team is scheduled to play four matches per week during the preliminary phase. For more details and tickets for the VNL in Canada, check out the article above!

Volleyball Tip of the Week

Skill Drills

Coach Colleen McCurry shows us beginner volleyball drills that are perfect for kids new to volleyball. These drills focus on serving, passing, setting, and hitting, aiming to build a strong foundation for beginners. The video offers step-by-step instructions and demonstrations, making it a valuable resource for those looking to learn about basic volleyball techniques and skills.

Community Corner

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