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Volleyball: Underarm Throwing and Catching

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Two players, one either side of the net. Underarm throwing and catching over the net

COACHING POINTS

  • Knees bent upon catching the ball to simulate defensive dig
  • When throwing the ball back, knees push up to simulate defensive dig, keeping weight on balls of the feet

 

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Defensive Dig and Push Drill over the net | MVT:FOREARM PASS

Defensive Dig and Push Drill over the net

A defensive dig before a push into the air and then sets across the net to player 2.

MVT:FOREARM PASS
Throw and Catch | VST:CATCH IN DIG POSITION

Throw and Catch

Throw the ball in the air using two hands, move to where the ball is coming down. Bend your knees and catch the ball as low to the floor as possible whilst remaining on your feet.

VST:CATCH IN DIG POSITION
Catch and Volley over the net | VST:CATCH IN DIG POSITION

Catch and Volley over the net

Players work in pairs, this can be done with players facing each other without a net or with one player on each side of the net.

Player 1 sets the ball across to player 2 who catches the ball and then sets the ball back again.

VST:CATCH IN DIG POSITION
recognise the space | 3 Grass roots

recognise the space

8 players per court, 4 players as feeders and 4 players as returnees. Change roles after a set time (i.e. 3 minutes).

Feeders: Throw the ball with lots of height over the net in the direction of the player. The receiving player has to be in the middle of the court.

Receiving players: Catch the ball and roll it back under the net to the player that did not have the ball before the practice started. Player should go to the back of the queue after each time.

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