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Volleyball: Smash

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Eyes on the ball, other arm used as a guide. Stay tall on balls of feet and keep knees bent to create maximum elevation.

Player leaning slightly back prior to contact with the ball. Upon contact, push body weight forward to generate power through the shot.

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Jumping to Spike | 3 Grass roots

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.

3 Grass roots
Self Pass - Dig and Volley rally | 3 Grass roots

Self Pass - Dig and Volley rally:

To start the exercise, one player volleys the ball to their partner who digs the ball up to themselves then volleys the ball back.

The other player then repeats this pattern.

3 Grass roots
Left to Right - Blocking Marathon | 8 Block Drills

Left to Right - Blocking Marathon:

Working on good form and not drifting when jumping. Penetrating the net with their hands and blocking the ball towards 6 on the opponent's side.

8 Block Drills
Get up, stand up! | VSW:READY TO CATCH

Get up, stand up!:

Throw the ball in the air using two hands, move to where the ball is coming down sit down on the floor and catch the ball.

When you have caught the ball throw the ball up in the air and get up ready to catch it.

VSW:READY TO CATCH
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