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Volleyball: Throw and lay down

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1) In pairs the players have one ball betwen them. 2) Standing on opposite sides of the court player 1 throws the ball as if spiking/serving to their partner who catches it. 3) Player 1 then has to lay down on their back as quickly as possible and get bback onto their feet. 4) Player 2 then repeats steps 2 and 3. 5) The players then repeat the steps for a limited time.

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The important thing is to get your players to step forward with their left foot before throwing. If the player is right-handed get them to use their hips and torso to rotate during the throwing action.

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Throw and change position:

1) In pairs, both players have one ball. 2) Standing on opposite sides of the court they double-handed throw the ball to each other as high as possible. 3) Each player then catches the ball and jogs to the other side of the court (this will mean player 1 is now in the position player 2 was in previously). 4) The players then repeat the above steps.

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Backwards overhand passing:

1) In pairs the players stand facing each other on opposite sides of the court with one ball between them. 2) Player 1 then underhand throws the ball above his/her head, turns 180 degrees to face the opposite direction, and passes the ball to their partner. 3) Player 2 catches the ball and repeats step 2. 4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for a set time.

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Hit serve to land before the attack line:

1) in pairs the players stand on the baseline on either side of the net. 2) Players then serve from the baseline attempting to place the ball just beyond the net so it drops no further than the attack line.

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Serving on center line:

1) Players are positioned on the attack line in pairs facing each other. This drill requires the players to stand either side of the net. 2) Get the players to serve the ball to each other underneath the net so it bounces on the centre line.

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