Understanding & Finding Your Level!

Volleyball levels aren’t just about how long you’ve played. They’re about how well your game holds up when the pace, pressure, and decision-making speed increase.

These definitions are commonly used across leagues, tournaments, and volleyball communities, though they may vary slightly by organizer.

• B | Beginner–Low Intermediate: Still building core skills like passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Control often breaks down under pressure, and movement is mostly reactive.

• BB | Intermediate: Can sustain rallies with moderate control. Understands positioning and basic strategy, but consistency may drop when the game speeds up.

• A | Upper Intermediate–Advanced: Consistent across most skills. Reads the game earlier, moves with more intention, and starts shaping plays instead of just reacting.

• AA | Advanced/Competitive: High-level consistency at game speed. Reads feel quicker and more automatic. Can control tempo, make adjustments, and execute under pressure.

• Open | Highest Competitive Level: Plays at or near peak speed with precision. Anticipates before contact, adapts quickly, and executes consistently against top competition.

Not sure where you fall? That’s normal. Most athletes sit between levels: strong in some areas, still building in others.

This isn’t about labels. It’s about getting you into the right training environment so you can actually improve.

Answer a few quick questions about your game. Track your A’s, B’s, and C’s, then use your results to choose the training that fits where you are right now.