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10 Setting Drills

10 Setting Drills

Slow Motion Dig 1 Techniques -...

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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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Dig, bounce, pass it forward 4...

In pairs, the players face each other. Player 1 throws the ball underarm to his/her partner. Player 2 receives the ball using a dig method, and hits it high in the air, lets it bounce once, and then returns the ball to his/her partner using the underarm pass method.

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Shuffle and dig 4 Passing Dril...

In pairs, the players stand on the service line facing each other. Player 1 has two balls. Player 1 then throws a ball to his/her partner. Player 2 has to return the ball using an underhand pass to player 1 who has shuffled sideways toward the net. Both players repeat this action until they reach the net, whereby they continue the action back to the service line.

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Dig and move position 4 Passin...

One player stands in Zone 3 and spikes the ball into the court. The other players, starting from behind the sideline, take it in turns to receive the ball, return it to the player acting as the feeder and runs to Zone 1. Once all the players are in Zone 1, the player feeding continues to spike the ball into the court but the other players must change positions from side to side in the backcourt.

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Dig up off the net 2 Warm Up -...

Starting on the baseline the players run to the attack line where the ball has been placed. The player then picks up the ball and throw it into the net in a way which will make it rebound back to them. They player then digs the ball up, catches it and returns it back onto the attack line. The player then jogs backwards to their start position.

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Throw, Dig, Catch 4 Passing Dr...

Players work in pairs with two balls between them. One player underhand throws the ball upwards, while the other spikes the ball towards their teammate who has to dig the ball back before catching the ball that they threw in the air.

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Dig Volley Roll Warm Up 2 Warm...

Volley the ball to your partner who digs the ball to themselves then volleys the ball back to you, whilst they are doing that you do a dive, roll or something else then they do the same as you dig and volley. Do this for a set time or number of good contacts.

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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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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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Dig The Kill 5 Drills - Volley...

2 players stand on either side of the net, and the receiver starts with the ball by overhand passing it across the net. This player then passes to their team mate who overhand passes it back for the spike.The spiker places the ball crosscourt. On the other side, the receiver's role is to step back from the net to the attack like and try and dig the ball back across the net.

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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 3 Balls 4 Passing Drills -...

Receiver faces three players who one after another spikes the ball for it to be digged. Change roles after the player has faced 3 spikes from each player.

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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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Jump, Dive And Dig 6 Advanced ...

Players work in pairs facing each other, and with a crash met by one of the players. The player opposite starts with the ball and underhand passes it to their teammate, who takes flight off of their front foot, and digs the ball at full force.

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3 Player Dig Set and Smash Dri...

Feed to player 2 who defensive digs the ball to player 1 to set to player 2, who smashes the ball to player 3 who defensive digs the ball to player 2 to set to player 3.

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two digs 4 Passing Drills - Vo...

Players are lined up in backcourt. Each player is fed two balls, of which one is direct and the other is hit high to the baseline. The player must return the ball, using the underhand pass, to the net.

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Throw and Catch VST:CATCH IN D...

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.

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Defensive Dig SMVT:DIGGING - V...

Two players; one stands with his feet apart and the other is the hitter. The hitter throws the ball up to hit to the defender, who brings his feet together then apart again dropping and timing the drop so as to be in position just prior to the hitter hitting the ball and plays defence, keeping his chest facing the hitter and playing the ball in front of his body.

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Throw, Dig, Catch 6 Advanced D...

Players work in pairs with two balls between them. One player underhand throws the ball upwards, while the other spikes the ball towards their teammate who has to dig the ball back before catching the ball that they threw in the air.

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Baseline dig, move and spike 4...

In pairs player 1 stand at the net on the opposite side of the court to player 2, who is standing close to the attack line facing the net. Player 1 then passes the ball to the baseline on the opposite side of the net. Player 2 runs back and digs the ball back to the net, where player 1 is now standing after moving underneath the net into the setting position after the initial pass. Player 2 then runs from the baseline and spikes the ball. He/she then moves underneath the net to the opposite side of the court to begin the drill again. Each pair has 10 attempts, the best ratio of 'well done/missed' wins.

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Set, Dig and Smash Drill 6v6 -...

Player 1 sets the ball to player 2 who sets the ball back to player 1 then defensive digs the ball up in the air to player 3 who sets to player 2 to smash back to player 1.

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Dig Technique Drill MVT:FOREAR...

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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Passing Pattern - Dig, Pass an...

Players start this passing pattern with a defensive dig to themselves, followed by a push into the air and then set the ball across the net to player 2 who repeats this pattern. Dig - (self) Pass - Set

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Defensive Dig and Push Drill o...

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

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Dig bounce single arm MVW:READ...

Each player has a ball and will attempt to keep this ball in the air by "digging" it using only one arm.

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Defensive Dig and Push Drill o...

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

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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.

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Maximise Players Potential By Building Fitness

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.

Developing players underhand passing ability

Keep the point alive and create winning opportunities by perfecting the best underarm passing technique. Develop control in your play by teaching you players about their positioning, and movement before, during and after the digs.

Improving Coordination And Concentration

Improving coordination and concentration doesn't have to be hard! Find out how with this fun and innovative session

Setting - Body Awareness And Footwork

Make sure your players are ready to receive the ball from any position in this awareness and footwork session!

Receiver Position - Digging And Spiking

Teach your players perfect technique, footwork and positioning so that they can spike and dig better than ever before!

Floor Defense To Offense

Get your players down and digging the ball, quickly turning defense into offense!

Prepare and Spike

The perfect kill shot - The Spike! Teach your players how to improve their technique to master the spike today!

Developing underhand passing: Drills to get feet moving

Work on fast feet movement and underhand passing technique with this core skills plan - complete with six video drills for you to watch and coach

Passing Perfection - Get your hands up!

Get your hands quickly! Challenge your players to pass under pressure, whether they're getting back to their feet or running at speed to meet the ball.

Keep the ball alive! Defensive Bump Session

Dig your team out of a hole and keep the point alive to set up your own attacks. This session works on your defensive plays, most importantly your digs and developing the control over them to keep the point alive.

Defending the backcourt and zone coverage

Develop your players' defensive ability from the backcourt area through boosting their movement, ball control and communication skills.

Learning zones session

Give your players the knowledge and understanding of the roles and skills required for each of the zones of the volleyball court.

Introducing the Bump Set

Teach your players how to build the bump and use it to set their team-mates up in this technique development session!
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What are the rules of volleyball?

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My daughter is in 8th grade and has made the team this?

My daughter is in 8th grade and has made the team this year as she did last. We have a new coach this year who doesn't allow the girls to use their knee pads. What is the purpose of this?   Does it help at all with development of the sport?  It seems sadistic to me and I can't understand how causing the girls pain will help them to "dig" a ball or encourage them to dive for anything. Thank you

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Best stats program for the Android or iPad?

I am looking for the best stats program for Android or Ipad.  I am a high school girls varsity coach.  Any suggestions?

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What is a good drill to teach the dig shot to Year 7?

I'm doing a volleyball session with year 7 and I want to teach them how to do the dig shot. Any ideas on good drills to use/

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What are some pre game warmup Drills

Would like to know different drills that teams use for their warmup drills for 6 min. Also what players do to get loose before starting warm ups. Beside beating volleyball in the floor.

Michael Taylor Coach, United States of America

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