Color Rating System - Juniors

WHITE

These are players who are new to volleyball or have been playing for only a short time.

• Cannot serve the ball over the net 
• Basic hand and eye coordination
• Can hit the ball over the net 0-1 times out of 5
• Needs knowledge of basic rules

ORANGE

These players are beginning to pass to target and attempting to hit the ball over.

• Can pass between 2 out of 5 freeballs to target
• Can hit or tip the ball over when set 2 out of 5 times
• Can serve the ball over underhand 2 out of 5 times in the court
• Knowledge of basic passing form

GREEN

These players are now more consistent with passing to target.

• Can pass 3 out of 5 freeballs to target
• Has basic knowledge of the game (in, out, over the net, 3 touches)
• Can serve the ball over underhand 4 out of 5 times
• Has good hand and eye coordination to keep the ball off the ground

PURPLE

• Can pass 4 out of 5 balls to target
• Understands and correctly displays base defense
• Can hit the ball overhand from backrow 3 out of 5 times
• Can serve the ball overhand 3 out of 5 times
• Basic knowledge of overhand setting
• Basic knowledge of a two step approach

RED

• Can pass between 5 out of 5 freeballs to target
• Can hit the ball over the net 5 out of 5 times
• Knowledge of hitting: transition outside and right side
• Can overhand serve 4 out of 5 times in
• Knowledge of setting: outside, right side and pipe

PINK

• Can serve 3 out of 5 in zones 1 or 5
• Knowledge of hitting versus tipping
• Ability to anticipate hitters
• Displays ability to move towards a served or hit ball
• Solid hand and eye coordination in hitting and serving

SILVER

These players are well rounded and are often club level players. These are running plays, playing positions, and play at a high level.