Classes · Under 18 · Fundamentals (Beginners)
Teen Fundamentals
A coached 90-minute class for under-18s who are new to the game or have played a bit at school. Coached separately from adults. Parents welcome to watch.
90 minutesUnder 18First class $10 · casual $16.50Bossley Park High School
What happens in a session
Ninety minutes, four parts
- 1StartWarm-upGet moving, get loose, get a ball in your hands early.
- 2ThenThe skill of the nightOne focus per class. Your coach shows what good looks like and what to aim for.
- 3Most of the classBuild it upLots of touches, progressing at the pace of the group. Coaches correct as you go.
- 4FinishPlayUse what you worked on in real rallies, with a coach on the sideline fixing things in the moment.
Every class follows the same shape; what changes is the skill of the night and how far the group takes it. Ask your coach what you should be working on — they will tell you.
Which level?
Is Fundamentals the right level?
Placement is a guide, not a pass/fail test. You don't need to be perfect to move up — you need to apply your basic skills in rallies with reasonable consistency. It's based on overall volleyball understanding, not just serving or hitting.
Teen Fundamentals is right if they…
Build the technical and movement foundations. For complete beginners, and players who can do some skills in drills but are still learning to use them in rallies.
- Still developing basic passing, setting, serving or movement technique
- Can do some skills in controlled drills but struggle to use them in rallies
- Need regular reminders about court position, rotation or the next action
- Often send the ball over because you're unsure what else to do
- Still building confidence, communication and the willingness to move for the ball
Ready for Teen Intermediates if they can…
Apply your skills within structured rallies, systems and game situations. For players with reliable foundations who contribute to rallies, make basic decisions and know where to move.
- Serve over the net consistently from the full court
- Pass, set and attack with reasonable control and try to create three contacts
- Know where to stand before the serve and where to move during the rally
- Move after contact instead of watching the ball
- Communicate, take responsibility for the ball and make basic decisions without being told
Not sure? Start in Fundamentals. Coaches use the same benchmarks for placement and move players across when they're ready.
Check yourself — how moving up works
Ask yourself these questions. Answer for what you usually do in a rally, not your best day or what you can do in a drill. Mostly yes means you are ready for Teen Intermediates. Mostly not yet means Fundamentals is the right room for now. There is no test: your coach watches for these in rallies, tells you what to work on next, and moves you up when you are ready.
- Can I pass a ball with control when it is not directly in front of me?
- Can I serve over the net consistently and choose a target?
- Do I know where to stand before the serve and where I am trying to pass?
- Do I know where to move after I pass, set or attack?
- Do I actively try to create three contacts when the situation allows it?
- Can I decide what to do without waiting for the coach to tell me?
- When I make a mistake, do I stay involved and try again?
Next 3 weeks · Live
Upcoming Teen Fundamentals classes
Members book from their account. New here? Book your $10 first class online — start here.
Price and how to pay
Try it for $10, then pay per class or join
First class
$10
One per person. A parent or guardian creates the account, pays online and books the session straight away.
Casual
$16.50
Per class. Book one or several at once, no commitment.
Membership
From $13/wk
Once a week $13 ($13.00 a session), twice a week $22 ($11.00), unlimited $29 ($4.14 a session if you come once a day). Every plan covers classes and social games.
Pricing is open — compare every plan on the pricing page. Every player needs a Volleyball NSW membership. For your first class, a one-day introductory membership is enough, but it doesn't include insurance cover. After that you'll need a full Volleyball NSW membership, which is your insurance cover.
Before you come
What to bring
Indoor court shoes, water and knee pads if you have them. Balls and nets are set up for you.
When to arrive
Ten minutes early for your first session so the coach can meet you and check you're in the right level. Check in with the coach at the door.
Where to park
Bossley Park High School, 26 Belfield Rd. Parking and hall entry details are on the venue page.
Questions people ask
What age can my child start?
Teen groups are for under-18s. Every adult coach and volunteer holds a current NSW Working With Children Check.
Do parents need to stay?
No, but you are welcome to watch from the seating in the hall.
Can I use an Active Kids voucher?
Yes. Send us the voucher number through the contact page and we apply it to the membership.
First class $10 · One per person