By: Teri Clemens and Jenny McDowell Originally Published in: The Volleyball Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose To work on defensive transition as a team. Setup Six defenders set up on side B. A […]
Swing Block Footwork: Step, Crossover, Hop with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.
Watch as Coach Bob Bertucci explains, and players demonstrate swing block footwork – step, crossover, hop. This footwork will allow you to get up higher and stay square to the net. Keep the arms and […]
How to Pick Your Libero with Christy Johnson-Lynch – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach Christy Johnson-Lynch explains what she is looking for in a libero. Platform awareness is the ability to get the ball to target. Coach places more emphasis on passing ability over defense and […]
Meet in the Middle
By: Chris McGown – Gold Medal Squared Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association Team defensive systems is one of the most explored topics in all of volleyball coaching. […]
Switch Block with Anne Kordes
Watch as Coach Anne Kordes explains, and players demonstrate switch blocking. This is used when a smaller blocker is up against a bigger outside player that is having success. When the ball is served the […]
Tales of a Novice Coach – Mastering Mechanics
By: Jesse Ortiz, Assistant Coach – Michigan State Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association My path to becoming a coach was influenced by many different experiences and by […]
Attacking the Three Zones with Geoff Carlston – Ohio Univ.
Watch as Coach Geoff Carlston explains, and players demonstrate attacking the three zones when the play breaks down. When the ball is tipped to the center or outside hitter it puts the defense at an […]
Star Passing Drill with Craig Skinner – Univ. of KY
Watch as Coach Craig Skinner explains, and players demonstrate this star passing drill. This a great warm up drill and it is an opportunity for individuals to work on platform or their feet.
Crossing the Bridge: Working with Your Strength and Conditioning Coach
By: Ken Kontor Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association The Annual Plan for Youth Club Volleyball Earlier in this space, we mentioned Volleyball Club Conditioning: Guidelines in Working with […]
10-Ball Wash Drill
By: Nate Thompson, Assistant Coach – Bradley University Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association This past spring, our program had a great opportunity to train and compete against […]
Serving Over the Serve–Receive with Cliff Hastings – Parkland College
Watch as Coach Cliff Hastings explains and players demonstrate serving over the serve-receive drill. The serve should be up and over the serve-receive and be dropped near the end line.
Setting: Jr. High Girls with Diana Kramer – New Bremen HS (OH)
Watch as Coach Diana Kramer discusses why setting is so difficult for Jr. High School setters. Moving the feet and getting to the proper position is difficult so setters must not try to set a […]
Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport is a popular athlete-centered coaching philosophy framework. Legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden […]
Digging: Cross Court Conditioning with Geoff Carlston – Ohio Univ.
Watch as Coach Geoff Carlston explains and players demonstrate this volleyball-specific conditioning drill. The drill is 30 seconds on, then 30 seconds off, with an emphasis on transition footwork, digging, and diving.
Setting: One Foot Drill with Craig Skinner – Univ. of KY
Watch as Coach Craig Skinner explains and players demonstrate this one foot setting footwork drill. The setters must get under the ball and get their hips around to be squared up.
Teamwork – Kerri Walsh-Jennings & Misty May-Treanor
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership “It takes time to develop trust and confidence in each other (and) get the handle on teamwork. We felt as if we both could […]
Defense: Base Release Digs with Ray Bechard – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Ray Bechard and staff oversee this three-person base release digs drill. The players will rotate, and the drill emphasis is on maintaining a solid platform and making solid contact with the forearms.
Balance Ball with Jeff Meeker – Cornell College
Watch as Jeff Meeker explains and players demonstrate this balance ball activity. This a fun activity for the end of practice and is also great for team building.
Digging Tactics
By: Becky Schmidt Originally Published in: Volleyball: Steps to Success Provided by: Human Kinetics Being a good digger means having solid technique but also an acute awareness of what is happening on the court and […]
Error Percentage Stats with Geoff Carlston – Ohio Univ.
Watch as Coach Geoff Carlston discusses how error percentage stats are the top factor in winning and losing. Coaches must determine where they are scoring points and where they are giving them away.
Timeout Strategy with Jeff Meeker – Cornell College
Watch as Jeff Meeker explains and staff/players demonstrate this timeout strategy. The staff huddles to discuss two or three adjustments. The team huddles by position group and then the coaches will discuss adjustments with the […]
Conditioning for Volleyball – Work Harder and Give Your Players More Rest
By: Jim Miret – Front Range Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright/Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association Most volleyball coaches want their players to be fit, strong and well conditioned. The question we want […]
Throws: Box Jumps with A.G. Kruger – University of South Dakota
Watch as Coach A.G. Kruger explains and a thrower demonstrates these various box jump exercises.
Dig – Set Drill with Christy Johnson-Lynch – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach Christy Johnson-Lynch explains and players demonstrate this dig – set drill. The liberos will bump set and everyone else will over hand set. When digging, the objective is to dig 5-10 feet […]