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2 Player Block

Two players working together to block a smash from an opposition player.

1 Techniques

3 Step Block

Start with feet just wider than shoulder width apart; take the first step with the foot nearest the intended direction, then take the next break step and bring the other foot round shoulders square to the net and jump to block.

2 Warm Up

Block

A close to the net block from a smash.

1 Techniques

Block and smash

The player with the ball throws the ball up towards the net, setting themsleves up to then try and smash the ball onto the target mat. The player on the other side of the net has to try and block the smash and stop it hitting the target.

8 Block Drills

Bounce Up and Receive

Volley the ball to your partner who volleys the ball to themselves one time whilst you do two block jumps this is then repeated by your partner.

3 Grass roots

Cross Step and Block

Push hard with the opposite side leg to the direction you want to move and on the leg for breaking put the other foot down and jump to block. Don't drift in the block, land in the same place as you take off. The feeder on the platform throws the ball up and the blocker moves to block. The blocker needs to be in front of the feeders hitting arm and penetrating the net trying to block the ball on the opponent's court. Start off easy and feed the players rhythm, as the players get more competent increase the speed and distance they have to move.

2 Warm Up

Cross Step To An Outside Blocker

Push hard with the opposite side leg to the direction you want to move, close to the outside blocker. Land on the leg for breaking, put the other foot down and jump to block, don't drift in the block, and land in the same place as you take off. The blocker on the outside gets in the correct position. The feeder on the platform throws the ball up and the blocker moves to block. The outside blocker needs to be in front of the feeders hitting arm and both blockers need to be penetrating the net trying to block the ball. Start off easy and feed the players rhythm, as the players get more competent, increase the speed and distance they have to move.

6v6

Cross Step To Block

Push hard with the opposite side leg to the direction you want to move, land on the leg for breaking. Put the other foot down and jump to block, don't drift in the block, land in the same place as you take off.

6v6

Side Step Block

Simple side-step to block. When blocking, keep hands up and land on the same spot as you take off from.

8 Block Drills

Volley and Follow

Start with a throw or volley, then the player follows the ball and joins the queue of players at the other side of the net, this is then repeated for amount of time or number of repetitions (if an error is made you can make them start again, this helps to make them concentrate). You can also add little extra bits i.e. touch the opposite end baseline before joining the queue or do two blocks at the net on your way through.

2 Warm Up

Block and smash 8 Block Drills...

The player with the ball throws the ball up towards the net, setting themsleves up to then try and smash the ball onto the target mat. The player on the other side of the net has to try and block the smash and stop it hitting the target.

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Block 6v6 - Volleyball Drills,...

A feeder feeds the ball over the net for an attacker to move in. Make an attack approach and hit, while the blocker looks at how the attacker lines up on their approach and jumps and blocks. Be aware, the feed has to be accurate as you don't want the attacker jumping into the net and injuring the blocker. If you do a bad feed make the hitter realise they should not jump.

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Follow And Block 8 Block Drill...

Three players stand on one side of the net, one in zone 2, one in zone 3 and one in zone 4. These players set the ball in the air and then set to the next player, while a fourth player on the other side of the net follows the ball and jumps to block when each player sets it in the air.

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Side Step Block SMVT:BLOCKING ...

Simple side-step to block. When blocking, keep hands up and land on the same spot as you take off from.

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Crossover And Block 8 Block Dr...

Two players stand on one side of the net attacking, while one player is on the other side and will be the blocker. On the attacking side, a player overhand passes the ball to a team mate who sets it back to him to spike. The blocker make a sideways run and crossover from zone 3 to block the spike.

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Block And Run 8 Block Drills -...

Player starts blocking on left wing, shuttle to attack line and blocks again. Next task is to run sideways to net centre and repeats this. Final part is on right wing.

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Blocking Spikes 8 Block Drills...

Players stand opposite each other on different sides of the net. One player will be the spiker and one will be the blocker. Players throw the ball up for themselves to spike, and the blockers jump up to block the ball.

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Volleyball: Dig, spike and blo...

Starting on the attack line, the players imitate a dig. Then, they jog forward to perform a spike movement. On landing they then move forward to the net to perform a block movement, land and jog backwards to their starting point on the attack line.

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Hop and Block 2 Warm Up - Voll...

Players take it in turns to hop over the red cones, with both feet together and then run to the net and then jump with their arms in the air to perform 3 jumping blocks.After performing 3 quick and high blocks players turn and run around the blue cones to join the back of the line.

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3 Step Block SMVT:BLOCKING - V...

Start with feet just wider than shoulder width apart; take the first step with the foot nearest the intended direction, then take the next break step and bring the other foot round shoulders square to the net and jump to block.

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Drop Block and Catch 8 Block D...

Players face the net, with their arms in front of them controlling the ball. Players jump up and reach over the net before dropping the ball. The challenge is for the players to catch the ball while landing before it hits the floor.

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Hop and Block 2 Warm Up - Voll...

Players take it in turns to hop over the red cones, with both feet together and then run to the net and then jump with their arms in the air to perform 3 jumping blocks.After performing 3 quick and high blocks players turn and run around the blue cones to join the back of the line.

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Overhead Throw Warm Up 8 Block...

In pairs facing each other, players throw the ball two handed overhead and into the ground, bending the body correctly. The ball should then bounce up and reach the other player.

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zone 2 and 4 8 Block Drills - ...

Player 1, standing at the net, performs a block movement, and returns back to zone 1 behind the attack line. Player 2 (standing close to the net in zone 4) then hits the ball to player one to mimic an opponents spike. Player 1 then digs up the ball to player 3 (who is standing close to the net in the centre of the court), who then sets up player 1 to finish with a right side attack. The drill is then repeated.

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3 Step Block 2 Warm Up - Volle...

Start with feet just wider than shoulder width apart; take the first step with the foot nearest the intended direction, then take the next break step and bring the other foot round shoulders square to the net and jump to block.

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Barge Ball 8 Block Drills - Vo...

Players stand on both sides of the net and all players have a ball in their hand. They are supposed to jump at the same time as the player opposite them and try to barge the opponent's ball out of their hands.

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Run And Step Warm Up 8 Block D...

Players start on the attack line and run forwards towards the net. Upon reaching the net, they take two steps sidewards before running backwards to the attack line. From here they repeat the test, all the way across the court.

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Attack Line Jumps 8 Block Dril...

Players run along the sideline as far as the attack line where they performs squat-jumps followed by three quick jumps. The drill starts and ends with runs that involve arm swinging.

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Zone 3 8 Block Drills - Sportp...

Player 1 (setter) in Zone 3 jumps to imitate a block at the net, lands and turns to face the back of the court. Player 2 then feeds a high ball (a) to player 1. Player one will then set the ball up close to the net on the left hand side of the court (b) so player 3 (running in from zone 5) can finish with a left side attack. Players 1 and 2 then repeat steps 2 and 3. This time player 1 sets up the ball close to the net on the right hand side of the court (c) so player 4 (running in from zone 1) can finish with a right side attack. Repeat steps one and two, but this time player 2 should set the ball up (d) so player 1 can attempt a ball tipping.

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Left to Right - Blocking Marat...

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.

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Accurate Digging 8 Block Drill...

Players work in pairs with a ball between them. The player starting with the ball spikes it to their partner who needs to get down and did the ball back to the spiker, who should easily be able to catch it. The receiving is trying to pass as accurately as possible.

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Crab Steps 2 Warm Up - Volleyb...

<BR>Crab steps from side to side, with arms swinging to retain balance</BR>

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Bench Warm Up 6v6 - Volleyball...

Player 1 starts by standing on a bench, while his/her partner throws the ball up and volleys it in their direction. Player 1 then jumps off the bench and digs the ball back to their partner, who catches the ball and starts the process again.

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Digging 6v6 - Volleyball Drill...

Player starts by being fed the ball by a feeder and plays a defensive dig against ball hit by feeder at then runs, side-steps and plays defensive dig from another feeder.

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Two step shuffle 2 Warm Up - V...

Place the ball on the floor, in a good ready position push the ball sideways with a hand then move in rhythm with the ball for two side-steps bend and push the ball with the other hand in the other direction and repeat.

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What are some good plyometric exercises for volleyball?

I am looking for some good plyometric exercises (for all levels) for volleyball?

tasneem harms Coach, South Africa

What is the best way to share playing vocab at this site...

...where it will list and describe playing terminology such as shave, tackle-back, steal, forehand.

Ejaz Syed Coach, United States of America

Working with short players...

Just wondered if anyone has any tips for working with short players (they can't get their hands over the net) - especially when the opposition is attacking. I am used to playing in a men's team with at least two blockers, but now coaching the girls U17 team and it dawned on me that they can't reach over the net...My middle hitter is usually tall enough, but none of the others on the front line are.

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how does a block and run drill work?

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