Players stand opposite each other with a ball between them. One player throws the ball up, and the other tries to "nail" the ball to the ground with the top part of their hands.
You will fail to do this exercise successfully if you do not bend knees sufficiently. Doing so enables great footwork.
The higher ball is thrown the more difficult drill becomes. Doing it for the first time, ask players to throw just over the floor, then elevate trajectory.
Move from reactive to proactive with drills that build anticipation. The best players know what's coming before it happens.
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Volleyball demands explosive power, quick reactions, and endurance for long matches. Sport-specific conditioning prepares athletes for the unique physical demands of the game while reducing injury risk.
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