Archive for September, 2011

In continuing with our Virginia Tech athletics position series, we’ll cover the volleyball position called the setter. The setter is like the quarterback of the volleyball team and is absolutely intrinsic to the game – after all, he or she is “setting” up the ball for the rest of the players!

The natural progression of play in volleyball is that the ball is passed, the ball is set, and then the ball is attacked with a hit. The setter’s job is to place the ball in the right position for the intended hitter to make a decent attack. The setter must know which hitters are in the front row with them, and which blockers are on the other side of the net. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of the hitters on the court is important so that a play has the best chance of success.

There are three basic setting strategies that most teams use:

4-2: This setting strategy has two setters on the court at a time; one in the front row and one in the back row. The rules state that only the three players in the front row can jump and attack a ball that is right at the net. In this strategy the setter that is in the front row is the one who sets the ball. This means that at all times you only have two front row hitters instead of three, but the setter is able to also sneak the ball over on the second hit, trying to catch the other team off guard.

It’s the first week of August, which means that the start of the 2011 fall semester is not too far in the future. For some people, it is exciting to think about the prospect of continuing with their education. For others, they don’t want to see the summer fun end. Whichever category you fall into, make sure that you are prepared for the Fall semester.

For all of the Virginia Tech students about to return to school, CampusEmporium.com has everything you need in order to be ready to go for this semester. We’ve got all the hot VT clothing you’ve come to expect from us, as well as gear for school. We’ve got quality Virginia Tech backpacks from Under Armour and Adidas and other supplies to get your semester started right.

Also don’t forget that although it is warm out now, the temperatures will eventually start to drop. If you are looking to stay warm, this Virginia Tech fleece blanket is exactly what you need. Not only will it keep you nice and toasty, but it is also extremely comfortable. Plus you can take it with you when you head out to Hokies football games.

We hope we can help you get ready for your Virginia Tech semester and we wish you the best of luck!

As the new semester gets nearer and nearer, you may find that you will be meeting a new roommate for the first time. Your roommate will most likely be with you for a number of years as you go throughout your college experience (as long as all goes well!). It is important to have a good relationship with your roommate so that you can gain the most from your college years, and enjoy yourself!

Therefore, here are some tips that you can use to help foster a positive relationship the first few days of the semester.

1) Grab lunch. One of your first days on campus, you and your roommate should have lunch or dinner together. This can be an excellent time to get to know one another and help figure out what you have in common. This may be the person who you have to rely on the most, so knowing them well is a huge plus.

2) Organize your dorm. Your dorm is where you’ll spend most of your time when you aren’t in classes. By taking some time to organize your Virginia Tech dorm accessories, , furniture and other essentials, you can create a living space that is comfortable for you both.

3) Explore the campus. Virginia Tech is a bigger campus with many different buildings. It is a good idea to walk around the campus together, not only to identify classroom buildings but also to find stores, hang outs, and other places that you may spend your time.

We hope you and your roommate have a good and safe semester, and remember to rock those Virginia Tech t-shirts together!