Practice by yourself as well as with others. Set/bump against the wall, practice your serves, and jump rope. Jog daily, but not for too long, because long distance running damages your vertical jump.
Always go for the ball in try-outs, otherwise, how will the coach know how good you are at passing? Also, remember to call the ball. Overhand serves are more preferred, but if you have the right fundamentals the coach might work with you. Don’t talk about how bad you are at hitting, etc. Such negativity is a total downer and a coach will likely avoid someone who shows such a lack of confidence from the outset.
Be sure to ask questions. This will show your coach you want to get better and care if you are doing something wrong. When the coach calls for you to shag up the balls, be the first to be out on the court running and shag the balls. When the ball is coming toward you yell “Mine!” or “Got it!” to let other members know that you have the ball and they won’t go after it. Your coach might even be impressed.
