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Danny Kinda Teaching the Basics to USA Volleyball

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If you are around volleyball for longer than a few days then chances are you end up hearing some reference to this video. There are a ton of volleyball videos on YouTube but this is easily one of my favorites. Even if you are just starting out, do yourself a favor and learn about the classic volleyball quotes that are riddled throughout this video. Danny "Kinda" teaches basic skills in volleyball to the USA Volleyball team. From volleyball warm ups to more advanced volleyball techniques like the jump serve, there's a lot to take in from the volleyball legend.

Danny Kinda Volleyball Quotes 

  1. What does Danny think the libero should do when there's a spike coming right at them?

"Gator. Works every time."

2. These are must know volleyball quotes if you are a setter dishing out sweet nector to your hitters!

"Moneyball! Nector! Take that to spike town! Sneak attack!"

3. Just a little exchange between famous USA Volleyball players Reid Priddy and Danny Kinda about the secrets to passing a volleyball

Danny Kinda: "Reid Priddy. Do you now the secret to passing?"

Reid Priddy: "Yea. Discipline. Determination. Desire."

Danny Kinda: "No. The secret to passing is the shuffle step."

4. Danny letting famous volleyball player Clayton Stanley know that it's ok to "show the snap"

"Clayton Stanley! Jump serve! You're not snapping! Don't be afraid to show the snap!"

5. There's actually some truth in this one

"Don't fear the floor! Attack the ball at the LOWEST POINT!"

6. Easily the best thing to say if you shank a ball into the net. You can't expect to beat the Brazilian National Volleyball Team if you are playing on the wrong volleyball net height.

"The nets high. How are we gonna beat Brazil on a high net?"

 

USA Volleyball Gear

In honor of Danny's impeccable style and the idea that "90% of volleyball is looking good", here's some Mizuno volleyball gear that will definitely make you look the part:

Mizuno Volleyball Shoes (If they're good enough for the USA Volleyball team, they're good enough for me)

Mizuno Tornado Backpack Volleyball Equipment Bag (Don't show up to your tournament looking like a scrub with a normal backpack)

Mikasa MVA200 Indoor Volleyball(Easily the most fun volleyball ball to use during hitting lines)

Nothing like learning about some new volleyball tips from the best of the best....well, kinda.