Volleyball: Balance and strength

Volleyball is becoming progressively faster and more powerful, so you need the players to match! Build up your players physicality to compete against the best and fittest teams.

In pairs with one ball, both players face each other in the squat position.

The players then have to push the ball at head height with two hands. Heels should not stay in contact with the floor.

On the coach's signal the players should start to push harder and jump in squat position with the aim of making their opponent lose balance.

The one to stay balanced three times wins

The player starts in the 'press-up' position with one hand balanced on a ball.

The player then lifts the ball and throws it in the air so it bounces.

He/she then has to catch it with the opposite hand by changing the supporting arm.

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.

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.