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Serve Warm Ups

A relaxed swing aiming about 5 metres in front of the server, to warm up shoulder muscles

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Serve Warm Ups 2 Warm Up - Vol...

<BR>A relaxed swing aiming about 5 metres in front of the server, to warm up shoulder muscles</BR>

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Dig Volley Roll Warm Up 2 Warm...

Volley the ball to your partner who digs the ball to themselves then volleys the ball back to you, whilst they are doing that you do a dive, roll or something else then they do the same as you dig and volley. Do this for a set time or number of good contacts.

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Crab Steps 2 Warm Up - Volleyb...

<BR>Crab steps from side to side, with arms swinging to retain balance</BR>

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Line To Line Run 2 Warm Up - V...

Set up as shown with cones on the baseline and the attack line. Players start on the baseline and they have to run to the attack line and then return to the baseline. Once here, they then run to the centre line and then back to the baseline. On the next run, they run to the attack line again and back, then to the centre line and back, and repeat this.

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Shuffle and touch the floor 2 ...

Starting in the centre of the court, players stand in a row behind each other facing the net. On the coach's signal the players shuffle right and left. Every time they reach an axis or sideline they must bend and touch the floor with both hands.

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Sit on the ball 2 Warm Up - Vo...

This fun warm up sees players working in pairs 3-4 meters apart. To start the game the first player rolls the ball to their partner who lets the ball go between their legs before trying to stop the ball by sitting on top of it. Drill continues in this way.

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Arm Swings 2 Warm Up - Volleyb...

Arms swings warm up the shoulder and arm muscles

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Pass and Tip 2 Warm Up - Volle...

Players stand opposite each other with a ball each. They pass the ball high before tipping the ball to their teammate, who will be doing the same thing.

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Circle Passing 2 Warm Up - Vol...

Players get into groups of 5 or more and form a circle, initially working with one ball per group.The aim of this drill is for players to pass the ball around the circle using bump passes, trying to reach 20 passes without dropping the ball.

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Bent Knee Warm Up 2 Warm Up - ...

Players work in pairs and face each other, moving sideways along the court. While moving, players keep their knees bent and throw the ball underhand to each other.

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Footwork 2 Warm Up - Volleybal...

Coach is located next to the net while players stand in a row between attack line and baseline. The coach indicates with his hands the direction (right, left, forward, backwards, up, down) he/she wants the players to go. Note: indicating up means players must jump; down equals squat; right is a shuffle.

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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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Scatterball 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Split your team into groups of three and set up as shown in the picture with one feeder and two runners. The feeder will roll the ball out in any direction and the player will have to sprint to get to the ball, pass it back to the feeder and rejoin the back of the queue at their starting position. The next feeder player will repeat this before joining the back of the queue. Having only two players recieving means that there is rarely a chance for rest.

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Underhand Serving 2 Warm Up - ...

A fun and simple way to introduce the serve. Using the underhand serve players pass the ball over the net one another. There should be no loose balls here, players should focus on accuracy as they aim to get the ball up and over. Once again players should be stepping forwards with the opposite leg to the hand that you serve with.

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Serve Warm Ups 6v6 - Volleybal...

<BR>A relaxed swing aiming about 5 metres in front of the server, to warm up shoulder muscles</BR>

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Bump 2 Warm Up - Volleyball Dr...

Throw the ball in the air, let it bounce then bend your legs. Put your arms out in front and bump the ball up using mainly leg movement not arm swing.Keep it going, changing which arm you bump the ball with (try and use good rhythm and mainly legs).

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Throw From Behind Back 2 Warm ...

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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Hop Running 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Players hop towards the net and swing alternate arms.

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Chest Swing Warm Up 2 Warm Up ...

Players lay down on the floor and swing on their chest, raising their arms and legs alternately.

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Scissors 2 Warm Up - Volleybal...

Two balls per player, who is laid on his/her back. One ball is kept in his/her hands which are held with straight arms behind/above their head, the other ball is kept between the ankles. The player then brings his/her legs up as vertical as possible, keeping their legs straight and the ball in control between their ankles. Once a player lifts his/her legs to around 90 degrees to the hip joints, he/she reaches to touch the ball in their hands with the other ball. After that goes back to laying flat on the floor.

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Dig up off the net 2 Warm Up -...

Starting on the baseline the players run to the attack line where the ball has been placed. The player then picks up the ball and throw it into the net in a way which will make it rebound back to them. They player then digs the ball up, catches it and returns it back onto the attack line. The player then jogs backwards to their start position.

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Overhead Throw Warm Up 8 Block...

In pairs facing each other, players throw the ball two handed overhead and into the ground, bending the body correctly. The ball should then bounce up and reach the other player.

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Two step shuffle 2 Warm Up - V...

Place the ball on the floor, in a good ready position push the ball sideways with a hand then move in rhythm with the ball for two side-steps bend and push the ball with the other hand in the other direction and repeat.

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Ball Slalom 2 Warm Up - Volley...

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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Throw and Catch With Legs 2 Wa...

Throw the ball in the air using two hands, move to where the ball is coming down, lay or sit down on the floor and catch the ball between the legs.When you have caught the ball, throw it up in the air, get up and catch it.

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Jump Volley 2 Warm Up - Volley...

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 with a <b>Jump –volley</b>, this is then repeated for a set number, length of time or can be made competitive.

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Foot Patterns 2 Warm Up - Voll...

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.

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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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Backwards overhand passing 2 W...

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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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!

Warm Up Games and Drills

Add a bit of variety to your traditional warm up routine and get your players working hard from the word GO!

Developing Correct Technique For Overhand Passing And Setting

Develop your players' ability to set accurately and the correct technique for making the overhand pass.

Floor Defense To Offense

Get your players down and digging the ball, quickly turning defense into offense!
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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

I need a conditioning program to improve athleticism...

I need a program that will help improve the overall athleticism for a girl's volleyball player age 14. Include strength, agility, quickness, jump training, and conditioning.

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What are some pre game warmup Drills

Would like to know different drills that teams use for their warmup drills for 6 min. Also what players do to get loose before starting warm ups. Beside beating volleyball in the floor.

Michael Taylor Coach, United States of America

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