Watch as Coach Brian Gerwig explains how blocks are bigger and blockers are better as skill level increases. The feet and body should be used to put your shoulder in a good spot then use […]
Scouting an Opponent – Checklists
By: Joe Trinsey Originally Published in: The Volleyball Coaching Bible Volume II Provided by: Human Kinetics It’s a great idea to have a checklist to run down every time you begin to scout an opponent. […]
Short and Deep Drill with Cliff Hastings – Parkland College
Watch as Coach Cliff Hastings explains, and players demonstrate this short and deep drill. It is important that the players are trained in all aspects, with the players at the net working on offensive skills, […]
Competitive Multiplayer Drill: Three vs Six
By: Teri Clemens and Jenny McDowell Originally Published in: The Volleyball Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose To give players practice in playing six-person defense and transitioning to offense. Setup One passer (who covers […]
Blocking Recommendations with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.
Watch as Coach Bob Bertucci discusses his blocking recommendations for high school and club teams. He encourages coaches not to spend too much time working on multiple methods of blocking footwork in practice – pick […]
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Individual Defense Drill with Beth Launiere – Univ. of Utah
Watch as Coach Beth Launiere explains, and players demonstrate this individual defensive drill that focuses on transitioning from serving to digging. This drill is run on two courts – one court features serving and digging […]
Frenzy 6-On-6 Serve Receive Drill with Jacob Thompson – Rouse High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Jacob Thompson explains, and players demonstrate the Frenzy 6-On-6 Serve Receive Drill. This point-based exercise is usually two to three minutes but can be extended.
Learned Optimism
By: Mike Hebert Originally Published in: Thinking Volleyball Provided by: Human Kinetics For those of us who had become skeptical of the power of positive thinking (repeating affirmations and visualizations to oneself) as the road […]
Digging: Reducing False Movements with Brian Gimmillaro
Watch as Coach Brian Gimmillaro explains, and a player demonstrates that you move before, during, and after a dig, but you cannot have any false movements in executing your defensive responsibilities.
Post-Match: Analyze Yourself with Chad Callihan – Furman Univ.
Watch as Coach Chad Callihan discusses that, after a match, it is important to analyze yourself as a coach and see what you can do better to help your team be successful.
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Blocking Footwork: Hop and Block Drill with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.
Watch as Coach Bob Bertucci explains, and players demonstrate this hop and block drill.
Passing Drill with Emily Kohan – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Emily Kohan explains that her squad works on passing 30 minutes before each practice. Coach utilizes block training in this period and, with the passing reps, involves specific skills and movements.
Presenting the Game Plan
By: Joe Trinsey Originally Published in: The Volleyball Coaching Bible Volume II Provided by: Human Kinetics Once you have gathered all the necessary information and formulated a reasonable game plan, it is time to transfer […]
Blocking: Eye Sequencing Drill with Tom Hilbert – (Retired) Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Hilbert explains, and players demonstrate this blocking: eye sequencing drill. The objective is to have the players see the whole court and have wide vision. By watching the opponent’s hitters’ movements […]
Serving: Jump Float/3 Steps with Ruth Nelson – BYOP
Watch as Coach Ruth Nelson explains, and players demonstrate the jump float serve and the technique for using 3 steps. The first step is on the ball of the foot and then right – left […]
Improving Communication
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Miscommunication is repeatedly cited as the number one source of stress for coaches. Effective communication is a learned skill, and like […]
Blocking: Backward Step-Close Drill with Ryan McGuyre – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan McGuyre explains, and players demonstrate this backward step-close drill where the middle blocker must return an opponent’s overpass.
Passing Philosophy with Mick Haley
Watch as Coach Mick Haley discusses passing and how difficult it is to teach. Coach talks about refining technique and eliminating things, like movement, in order to improve your passing game.
Core Exercises Unique to Volleyball
By: Allen Hedrick Originally Published in: Developing the Core Provided by: Human Kinetics Volleyball is a high-speed, explosive sport. Repeated maximal jumps, change-of-direction sprints, dives, and repeated overhead movements make up the game (Black 1995; […]
Crossover Step Dig Drill with Brian Gimmillaro
Watch as Coach Brian Gimmillaro explains, and players demonstrate this crossover step dig drill. Emphasis is on keeping the arms out and not swinging at the ball.
Competitive Multi-Player Drill: Waves
By: Teri Clemens and Jenny McDowell Originally Published in: The Volleyball Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics This is an effective introductory-level or higher competitive drill. Purpose To allow players to get in many repetitions […]
Serving Fundamentals Using Light Balls with Ruth Nelson – BYOP
Watch as Coach Ruth Nelson explains how she uses light volleyballs no matter the age group when teaching serving technique. The servers get to the quarter turn keeping their hips on an angle with weight […]
Imperfect Volleyball Drill – 1 2 3 with Geoff Carlston – Ohio Univ.
Watch as Coach Geoff Carlston explains, and players demonstrate this imperfect volleyball drill. The coaches will call out 1, 2, or 3, and that is the number of contacts allowed. 1 – the ball needs […]
Team Chemistry = Roles of Importance
By: Randy Dagostino Originally Published in: The Volleyball Coaching Bible Volume II Provided by: Human Kinetics I have had the good fortune over a lot of years of coaching this sport to see many successful […]
Blocking: Chair Drill off the Net with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.
Watch as Coach Bob Bertucci explains, and players demonstrate this chair drill. The players on the chair hold the ball above the net and the blockers must jump up, grab the ball, and bring it […]
Where Do You Find Leaders? with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses the areas of the Commitment Continuum in which you will find leaders. He urges athletic administrators to not just look at parents, coaches, or kids, but to look at themselves on the […]
6 Before 18 – Improving Your Ability to First Ball Side-Out
By: Nate Thompson, Assistant Coach – Lipscomb University Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association Halfway through our non-conference schedule this season, our staff identified that our ability to […]
Hitting: Double Arm Lift with Ryan McGuyre – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan McGuyre explains, and players demonstrate this double arm lift when hitting. The arms should be relaxed and go back and up by the side of the body.