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4 Player Passing

Start the game by volleying the ball over the net to the player at the back of court. They then overhand pass the ball to the player at the net who sets the ball up for the player to move forward and play the ball over the net by making a spike approach and tipping the ball to the back court defender. This then is repeated for a set number, length of time or can be made competitive.

4 Passing Drills

Block

A feeder feeds the ball over the net for an attacker to move in. Make an attack approach and hit, while the blocker looks at how the attacker lines up on their approach and jumps and blocks. Be aware, the feed has to be accurate as you don't want the attacker jumping into the net and injuring the blocker. If you do a bad feed make the hitter realise they should not jump.

6v6

Feed and Catch

In pairs, one player feeds the ball for the other player to make an approach and catch the ball. The feeding player varies where they feed the ball according to how competent the player is. The working player should always get around the ball so that the ball is between the feeder and the working player.

2 Warm Up

Foot Patterns

Put tape on the floor for the players to practice the correct foot patterns for the attack approach. Left, right, left for a right handed player and right, left, right for a left handed player.

2 Warm Up

Jump and Catch

Coach feeds the ball for the player to practice the correct footwork for an attack approach to jump and catch.

2 Warm Up

Jump and Throw - Spike development

Players have a ball each and make an attacking approach with the ball in hand. As they reach the net they should put the ball behind their head, jump and throw the ball over the net into the opposition court.

1 Techniques

Jump and Throw

A number of players have a ball each make an attack approach put the ball behind their head jump and throw the ball over the net into court. As they do this they should keep good posture and let their arms follow through

2 Warm Up

Jumping to Spike

Players move towards the net as the coach feeds the ball up. Players must position themselves close to the net and aim to catch the ball at the peak height, with both arms up in the air.

1 Techniques

Passing Drill

Start the game by volleying the ball over the net to the player at the back of court they overhand pass the ball to the player at the net who sets the ball up for the player to move forward and play the ball over the net by making a spike approach and tipping the ball to the back court defender, this then is repeated for a set number, length of time or can be made competitive.

5 Drills

Run and Strike

Rhythm hitting; a number of players take it in turns to make an approach to hit a ball fed by the coach and hit. After they have hit the ball they run around an object near the baseline of the court and then repeat.

2 Warm Up

Approach and Jump 7 Serve Dril...

Player starts within zone 6, facing the net. Start with right foot in front if right handed, and left foot in front if left handed. Perform 3 steps forward, with third step then turns into a jump. Ensure players transform horizontal speed into vertical elevation.

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Approach, Jump And Clap 11 Spi...

Players approach and jump and imitate a spike by holding the non-hitting hand up and hitting it as it it were a ball.

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Approach And Jump 11 Spiking -...

Players stand on the attack line facing the net. If the player is right handed, they start with a left leg step, followed by two quick right-left steps and then jump.

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From Laying To Spiking 6 Advan...

The player at the back of the court passes the ball to a setter and lies down. The setter then overhand passes the ball high before setting the ball up for the other player, who has now returned to his feet, to approach and spike the ball.

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Spiking Throw 11 Spiking - Vol...

Get players into pairs and have them standing across from each other on the court, and with a ball between them. The player with the ball jumps and baseball passes the ball to their team mate, throwing it into the floor so that it bounces high.

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Run and Dig 4 Passing Drills -...

Players start this drill on the sidelines. The feeder overhand passes accurately and inaccurately to the worker. The worker is required to underhand pass the ball directly back to the feeder - regardless of how fast or slow they have to approach the pass!

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Jump and Catch VSW:READY TO PO...

Coach feeds the ball for the player to practice the correct footwork for an attack approach to jump and catch.

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Block 6v6 - Volleyball Drills,...

A feeder feeds the ball over the net for an attacker to move in. Make an attack approach and hit, while the blocker looks at how the attacker lines up on their approach and jumps and blocks. Be aware, the feed has to be accurate as you don't want the attacker jumping into the net and injuring the blocker. If you do a bad feed make the hitter realise they should not jump.

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Baseline dig, move and spike 4...

In pairs player 1 stand at the net on the opposite side of the court to player 2, who is standing close to the attack line facing the net. Player 1 then passes the ball to the baseline on the opposite side of the net. Player 2 runs back and digs the ball back to the net, where player 1 is now standing after moving underneath the net into the setting position after the initial pass. Player 2 then runs from the baseline and spikes the ball. He/she then moves underneath the net to the opposite side of the court to begin the drill again. Each pair has 10 attempts, the best ratio of 'well done/missed' wins.

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Set And Spike 11 Spiking - Vol...

The spiker begins by setting the ball to the setter, who spikes the ball in return. The spiker now digs the ball in the air to the setter, who this time does set the ball up for the spiker to attack and hit over the net.

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Get Up and Set 10 Setting Dril...

Players start by lying on their back on the baseline. When the coach whistles, they quickly get up and overhand pass the ball to themselves while moving forwards and backwards from the net.

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High Knees Warm Up 2 Warm Up -...

Players run around the court at a quick pace with high knees.

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Matchlike Spike and Dig 11 Spi...

2 players stand on either side of the net. One player overhand passes to their team mate who sets the ball back for a spike down the line.On the other side of the net, one blocker stands at the net and attempts to cover a cross court shot, while a digger is at the back of the court, and has to attempt to dig the ball either to their team mate or back over the net.

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Jump and Throw 2 Warm Up - Vol...

A number of players have a ball each make an attack approach put the ball behind their head jump and throw the ball over the net into court. As they do this they should keep good posture and let their arms follow through

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Jump and Throw - Spike develop...

Players have a ball each and make an attacking approach with the ball in hand. As they reach the net they should put the ball behind their head, jump and throw the ball over the net into the opposition court.

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One on one underarm passes 4 P...

Players compete one on one over the net taking underhand passes only. Each of the players is allowed to touch the ball twice before returning it across the net. The player to score 10 points first wins.

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Jumping to Spike 3 Grass roots...

Players move towards the net as the coach feeds the ball up. Players must position themselves close to the net and aim to catch the ball at the peak height, with both arms up in the air.

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Roll spin and sit - Part 1 VSW...

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.

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Zone 6 Run And Set 10 Setting ...

The player starts in zone 6 and overhand passes the ball high. With the ball in the air, the player runs to the net, touches it and runs back to set the ball to the target. The target can be anything from another player, to a cone, or even to a netball ring as shown in the video.

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Two V two, training the non-do...

This should be played like a regular match, in pairs in an area of 4.5m x 9m. Players are allowed to spike or tip the ball only with their non-dominant hand ( for example their left hand if they are normally right handed). The first pair to score 25 points wins.

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Passing Drill 5 Drills - Volle...

Start the game by volleying the ball over the net to the player at the back of court they overhand pass the ball to the player at the net who sets the ball up for the player to move forward and play the ball over the net by making a spike approach and tipping the ball to the back court defender, this then is repeated for a set number, length of time or can be made competitive.

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approach SESSIONS
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Setting - Body Awareness And F...

Make sure your players are ready to receive the ball from any position in this awareness and footwork session!

Blocking Skills - Technique an...

Hands up! Use the block to strike when they spike and use your defence as an offensive weapon - blocking the ball back into their court!

Developing the Serve - Underha...

Work on the underhand and the overhand floater serve to help your players become a serving sensation!

Prepare and Spike

The perfect kill shot - The Spike! Teach your players how to improve their technique to master the spike today!

Spiking for Beginners

Learning to spike - Teach your players the perfect technique to spike, all the way from approach, to jump, to hit.

Setting: Approach And Accuracy

Every good spike is backed by a good set. Coach your players accuracy and consistency in this session packed with video drills!

Prepare and Spike

Spiking is a hard skill to pull off, but it's far from impossible. Teach your players how to improve their technique today!
approach ANSWERS
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What are some good plyometric exercises for volleyball?

I am looking for some good plyometric exercises (for all levels) for volleyball?

tasneem harms Coach, South Africa

SUGGESTIONS FOR DEVELOPING TACTICAL ELEMENT OF GAME?

SUGGESTIONS FOR DEVELOPING TACTICAL ELEMENT OF GAME FLOW? PLEASE

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I'm preparing for next season and new recruits?

I'm preparing for next season with some off season session plans for my team. I will probably have a 2 hour slot to look at new players for the season. There will be players of all abilities so my question is ... What are some of the recommended approaches to evaluating these new recruits? I can run then through an actual training session and see if they can handle it but I don't want to discourage players from coming out. Also just to make things a little more interesting it will be a coed session. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Glenn Tom Coach, United Kingdom

how can improve the power of smash.????

how can improve the power of smash.????

vishnu Coach, India

How should she talk to her coach about this?

My Daughter is playing on a 13’s team and some of the girls seem to be having a problem staying focused. And it is frustrating her. How should she talk to her coach about this?

Jeff B Coach, United States of America

Defense positioning.

Has anyone heard of middle middle 2 by 2 defense? If yes, do you like it?Thanks.

Steve Batten Coach, Canada

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