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Objective: To evaluate glenohumeral internal rotation, external rotation and total arc rotation range of motion and to verify the relation with volleyball practice time. Methods – This is a cross-sectional observational study. Seventeen male and female patients participated, with mean age of 24±4,7 years and mean practice time of 6.8±4 years. Internal and external glenohumeral rotations assessment were performed in sidelying and supine. The relation between practice time and glenohumeral rotation range of motion were performed through Pearson’s linear coefficient analysis, and dominant and non-dominant shoulder rotation comparison were performed through t student test. Results – Volleyball athletes showed dominant shoulder internal rotation deficit (p<0,05) and increased of external rotation (p<0,05) in comparison with non-dominant shoulder. The practice time and shoulder medial, lateral and total arc rotations showed weak correlation (r< 0,17). Conclusions – The results of this study suggest that volleyball athletes are subject to glenohumeral internal rotation deficit, and increase of external rotation, and there is little relation between practice time and glenohumeral rotation.