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Volleyball: Roll spin and sit - Part 1

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In pairs, one player rolls the ball out along the floor.

Once the ball has been released, the partner has to run past the ball,
Wait for the ball to approach them
Then squat and sit on the ball without using their hands for balance or trapping the ball in between their legs.

COACHING POINTS

Ensure the players run past the ball and the ball approaches them. This mimics the game as player should always be behind the ball and facing the target where they want the ball to go.

Timing is also crucial and teachers players special awareness and control of muscle movements.

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Ball Slalom:

Place a few balls on the baseline and spread them out. Players move in and out between the balls, moving as if they were in defence. Make sure players avoid contact with the balls.

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Run Around The Ball:

Player rolls the ball along any line, and runs around it as fast as they can before it stops.

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4 Player Passing Rotation:

Working in 4's with the final player throwing the ball back to the feeder under the net.

Once the drill starts the setter passes the ball to a target player at the net.

The net player then sets the ball for the wide player who receives it and then returns the ball ready for the drill to start again.

This drill can be measured in time or good repetitions.

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Ball arm to arm:

Players start with the ball in one hand.

Players lift the ball across their body and allow it to bounce once.
Players side-step following the movement of the ball, ensuring they are in position for the next stage of the drill.
Now catch the ball in their other hand and repeat in the opposite direction.

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