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Attack Line Jumps

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.

2 Warm Up

Block And Run

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.

8 Block Drills

Cross Step To Block 2

Two feeders on platforms 3-4 metres apart, feeding alternately for a blocker who cross steps to block. Working on good form and not drifting when jumping, penetrating the net with hands and blocking the ball. The feeders should feed at the blockers pace when starting and increase pressure as blockers become more competent.

8 Block Drills

Hop and Block

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.

2 Warm Up

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.

6v6

Overhead Throw Warm Up

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.

8 Block Drills

Run And Step Warm Up

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.

8 Block Drills

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

Throw And Catch Warm Up

In pairs, one player underhand throws the ball to the other who jumps, catches and throws it back with straightened arms before touching the floor.

8 Block Drills

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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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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2 Player Block SMVT:BLOCKING -...

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

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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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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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Dig Up Many Balls 8 Block Dril...

One player stands on one side of the court, with three on the other who have a few balls each. They throw balls to difference parts of the court for the player to run and dig.

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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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Zone 3 8 Block Drills - Volley...

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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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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Dig, spike and block imitation...

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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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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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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Get up, stand up! VSW:READY TO...

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.

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Hop Running 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Players hop towards the net and swing alternate arms.

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Smash 1 Techniques - Volleybal...

Close up of Smash

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Digging Game MVT:FOREARM PASS ...

Start the game with equal or as near as possible teams. Serve an easy underarm serve to start the game then using only digs try and score points against the opposition. One player plays the ball then goes off court to the back and queues until their turn again. Play the game to set number of points. Players must go for the ball, it's about effort, control and tactics.

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Dig Technique Drill 5 Drills -...

Volley the ball to your partner who digs the ball to themselves then volleys the ball back and you do the same for a set time or number of good contacts.

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Bounce Up and Receive VST:CATC...

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.

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Defensive Drill 6v6 - Volleyba...

3 players stand in a line just off court. Two feeders at the net set the rhythm for the defenders to move using appropriate footwork and then play defence. The defender then moves back off the court and goes the other way and this repeats for either a set time or number of good contacts.

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4 Player Passing Rotation 4 Pa...

Working in 4's with the final player throwing the ball back to the feeder under the net. Once the drill starts the setter passes the ball to a target player at the net. The net player then sets the ball for the wide player who receives it and then returns the ball ready for the drill to start again. This drill can be measured in time or good repetitions.

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Attacking One Handed Tip 5 Dri...

The person on the side of the mats feeds the ball to the two players opposite who communicate and pass the ball to the net for the ball to be set up for an attacking one handed tip to the mat that has not been occupied by the feeder. This means that the attacking player needs to work on creating a good field of vision and observe where the feeder has moved to.

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blocking DRILL CATEGORIES
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blocking SESSIONS
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Improve Blocking Technique - Movement, Positioning and Awareness

Blocking to perfection! Use this plan to coach the correct technique and positioning to your players so that they can perfect the block!

Hands Up - Develop your Players Blocking Ability

It's Blocking Time - Develop your players blocking technique, then sit back and watch them block shots that come their way!

Blocking Skills - Technique and Timing

Hands up! Use the block to strike when they spike and use your defence as an offensive tool - blocking the ball back into their court!

Blocking Skills - Technique an...

Hands up! Use the block to strike when they spike and use your defence as an offensive weapon - blocking the ball back into their court!

Hands Up - Develop your Player...

It's Blocking Time - Develop your players blocking technique, then sit back and watch them block shots that come their way!
blocking ANSWERS
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What exercises are there for jumping?

What exercises are there for jumping height in volleyball for spiking and blocking?

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blocking

my player is slow for blocking. how can I improve

Nicol Lesperance Coach, United Kingdom
blocking COMMUNITY DRILLS
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Blocking Drill

BLOCKING - Drill One and Two

Spiking & Blocking

Blocking Drill

Blocking Transition to Attack

Hitting transition from defense

COMBO RUNNING DRILL

Blocking Drill for Middles

specific training

Hitters vs blockers.

blocking WEB VIDEOS
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Lady Suns Classic Varsity Volleyball - Southeastern vs West Central

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