What is a volleyball scrimmage and how does it work?

If you've recently joined a team or you're watching your kid get into the sport, you might be asking what is a volleyball scrimmage and why it seems to take up so much practice time. At its most basic level, a scrimmage is a practice game. It's the bridge between repetitive drills and a high-stakes league match. Instead of just hitting balls over the net or practicing serves in a vacuum, a scrimmage puts everyone in their positions to play out real-time rallies. ...

February 24, 2026 · 6 min · Barry Caroline