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positioning DRILLS
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Dig, bounce, pass it forward

In pairs, the players face each other. Player 1 throws the ball underarm to his/her partner. Player 2 receives the ball using a dig method, and hits it high in the air, lets it bounce once, and then returns the ball to his/her partner using the underarm pass method.

4 Passing Drills

Catch and Set VST:CATCH IN VOL...

A close up example of a Catch and a Set.

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Throw and Catch VST:CATCH IN D...

Throw the ball in the air using two hands, move to where the ball is coming down. Bend your knees and catch the ball as low to the floor as possible whilst remaining on your feet.

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Dig and move position 4 Passin...

One player stands in Zone 3 and spikes the ball into the court. The other players, starting from behind the sideline, take it in turns to receive the ball, return it to the player acting as the feeder and runs to Zone 1. Once all the players are in Zone 1, the player feeding continues to spike the ball into the court but the other players must change positions from side to side in the backcourt.

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2 vs 2 - Pattern Play VSG:2V2 ...

2 vs 2 The first player starts the game with a throw over the net. The two players on the other side of the net communicate and one catches the ball, the other moves to the net and faces their partner who passes the ball to them with a high pass from a volley position with the ball above their forehead. The person at the net holds the ball in a volley position and keeps hold of the ball until their partner is about 2 metres away from the net, facing them with the hand up, nearest the net pointing where they want the next high pass to be placed. The players should then pass the ball high to the area pointed at and that player moves in, catches and plays the ball over the net. Both players return to a side by side playing position ready to play defence.

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Throw and change position 2 Wa...

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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Defending attack after attack ...

This drill requires one setter and two or more receivers. The coach or a teammate throws balls from the other side of the net. Player 1 receives the ball by digging it to their teammate who sets the ball, whereby player 1 runs to the net to spike the ball. When using more than one receiver the person feeding should throw another ball into play the moment player 1 spikes. This way the player covering the backcourt can get into position to dig, move and spike to mimic a game situation.

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Bounce Up and Receive VST:CATC...

Volley the ball to your partner who volleys the ball to themselves one time whilst you do two block jumps this is then repeated by your partner.

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Throw From Behind Back 4 Passi...

Players keep the ball with both hands behind back and throw it up and forward, keeping their body position the same as if they were receiveing/digging.

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Defence position - balance qui...

Players stand behind the baseline in the defence position. On the coach's sign players start quick jumping over baseline, making sure their feet stay parralel as they make quick movements forward and backwards. On the coach's next signal the players run up towards the net, touch it and run backwards to the starting position.

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Move Back and Pass 4 Passing D...

One player passes an inaccurate long pass behind teammate whose task is to move back and set up balanced position prior to setting the ball back.

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Dig and Sideways Underhand Pas...

Players dig the ball, set up their position and then underhand pass sideways to their partner. Before the second underhand pass is possible players must rotate their torso and then rotate again while passing.

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4v4 circulation (1) 9 Conditio...

A game of 4v4, in either the basic or advanced style. After each crossing of the net by the ball, players rotate one place around a position on court, increasing the mental concentration needed by the players to adapt to the different roles on court in each position

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Volley and Follow VST:CATCH IN...

Start with a throw or volley, then the player follows the ball and joins the queue of players at the other side of the net, this is then repeated for amount of time or number of repetitions (if an error is made you can make them start again, this helps to make them concentrate).You can also add little extra bits i.e. touch the opposite end baseline before joining the queue or do two blocks at the net on your way through.

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Side Shifting 2 Warm Up - Voll...

Hold the ball in the palm of your hand and stand in a good ready position. Using your bodyweight and movement side-step taking the ball with you, letting it bounce, catching the ball with the other hand and changing direction (don't throw the ball, use the whole body movement to move the ball side-side).

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3 Player Passing Drill VST:CAT...

Working in 3's, one player throws the ball over the net for a player to underhand pass the ball to the target player at the net. The target player has a ball and as soon as the ball is thrown by the feeder he throws his ball so as to bounce once to the feeder and catches the ball being passed by the player. This drill can be measured in time or good repetitions. The reason for using two balls is you can do a vast amount of contacts in a short time; the feeding can be changed to a service when the feeder is a competent server as the emphasis is the passing.

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Knee tag 2 Warm Up - Volleybal...

Partners stand facing each other about arms distance apart, one of the partners is the tagger who tries to touch the partner on the knee the other has to avoid being tagged whilst remaining close.

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Run And Step Warm Up 8 Block D...

Players start on the attack line and run forwards towards the net. Upon reaching the net, they take two steps sidewards before running backwards to the attack line. From here they repeat the test, all the way across the court.

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Tag 2 Warm Up - Volleyball Dri...

Partners stand facing each other about arms distance apart, one of the partners is the tagger who tries to touch the partner on the back, the other tries to avoid being tagged by keeping their chest facing the tagger whilst remaining within arms reach (no running away)Both players should be in a well balanced ready position so they can move and change direction at any time.

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Volleyball: Dig, bounce, pass ...

In pairs, the players face each other. Player 1 throws the ball underarm to his/her partner. Player 2 receives the ball using a dig method, and hits it high in the air, lets it bounce once, and then returns the ball to his/her partner using the underarm pass method.

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3 v 3 Circulation MVG1:3V3 MIN...

A game of 3v3. After each crossing of the net by the ball, players rotate one place around a position on court, increasing the mental concentration needed by the players to adapt to the different roles on court in each position

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Shuffle Setting 10 Setting Dri...

Players stand on opposite sides of the net at the attack line. They shuffle across the court and set the ball over the net to each other.

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Set and Move 4 Passing Drills ...

In threes the players line up in a row, around three metres apart from each other. The players on either end of the line face each other, Player 1 (standing in the middle) starts the drill by passing the ball to one of his/her team mates. Player 1 then runs and swaps position with player 2, who he/she has just passed to. Player 2 passes the ball to player 3, then runs to swap position with player who has just received the ball. Player 3 then passes the ball to player 1 and runs to swap position with him/her.

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Rolling Ball VSW:READY TO POUN...

One partner has a ball on the floor and keeping hands in contact with the ball tries to move from one side of court to the other trying to get past the partner.The partner keeps a good ready position and tries to stay in front of the ball. Once they have moved from one side of court to the other, change over who has the ball.

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Volley Warmp Up 2 Warm Up - Vo...

You start the game with a throw over the net. The two on the other side of the net communicate and one catches the ball, the other moves to the net and faces their partner who passes the ball to them with a high pass from a volley position with the ball above their forehead. The person at the net <b>volleys</b> the ball for their partner who is about 2 metres away from the net facing them with the hand up nearest the net pointing where they want the next high pass to be placed. Pass the ball high to the area pointed at and that player moves in, and volleys the ball over the net.Then both players return to a side by side playing position ready to play defence. This sequence is repeated without trying to score points but in a more cooperative way so that the format of the game can be learned. When both teams play this well you can make it competitive.

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Zone 1 5 Drills - Volleyball D...

Player 1 starts by serving from the base line and then enters the court. <br /><br /> He/she then runs into the correct zone (zone 1), where player 2 (standing in zone 4) hits the ball to him/her around waist high. Player 1 then has to dig up the ball, and return it to player 2 as if setting up a spike. <br /><br /> Player 1 then returns to their zone, where player 3 (from zone 2) hits the ball to them short in the middle of court. Player 1 then has to dig up the ball back to player 3. <br /><br /> Player 1 then returns back to their zone and steps two to three are repeated.

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Setting-like bouncing 1 Techni...

Each player has a ball no matter what position they normally play on the court. Each player starts with the ball on the floor. The first step is for the player to put his/her fingers on the ball like during overhand passing - that is fingers extended and wrists flexed towards forearms. The second step is to pick the ball up and start bouncing it with no change to the way their hands are positioned.

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Shuffle and imitate 4 Passing ...

Players stand in a row in the centre of the court facing the net. There should be two balls on the sidelines, either side of each player. On the coach's whistle the players shuffle sideways to the ball on their left, imitate an underhand pass, then shuffle back to the centre of the court. The players then repeat the action but move toward the ball on their right hand side.

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Catch and Volley over the net ...

Players work in pairs, this can be done with players facing each other without a net or with one player on each side of the net. Player 1 sets the ball across to player 2 who catches the ball and then sets the ball back again.

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positioning SESSIONS
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Improve Blocking Technique - Movement, Positioning and Awareness

Blocking to perfection! Use this plan to coach the correct technique and positioning to your players so that they can perfect the block!

Developing players underhand passing ability

Keep the point alive and create winning opportunities by perfecting the best underarm passing technique. Develop control in your play by teaching you players about their positioning, and movement before, during and after the digs.

Setting - Body Awareness And Footwork

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

Receiver Position - Digging And Spiking

Teach your players perfect technique, footwork and positioning so that they can spike and dig better than ever before!
positioning 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

5-1 how is best to position the players

When playing with one setter, what options do I have in positioning the players? Do you have a good drawing or examples video? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Vigdís Gunnarsdóttir Coach, Iceland

Defense positioning.

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

Steve Batten Coach, Canada

defense

how is the best way to teach transition to defence

Dennis Warren Coach, Canada

5-1 how is best to position th...

When playing with one setter, what options do I have in positioning the players? Do you have a good drawing or examples video? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Vigdís Gunnarsdóttir Coach, Iceland

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