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Barge Ball

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.

8 Block Drills

Block

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.

6v6

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.

2 Warm Up

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

Hand Co-Ordination 2

Place your right hand on your nose and your left hand round on to your right ear then change so as to have your left hand on your nose and your right hand around on to your left ear and repeat at the same time as you move down the ladder, jumping your feet in and out of the ladder.

1.1 ladders

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

Jumping to Spike

Players move towards the net as the coach feeds the ball up. Players must position themselves close to the net and aim to catch the ball at the peak height, with both arms up in the air.

1 Techniques

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

Jumping agility 2 Warm Up - Vo...

Place one cone on the baseline, and a second cone 3 metres in front of the first cone on the court. Players stand next to the baseline cone. They then jump over the cone - feet together - from side to side twice before running to the second one where they again jump over the cone twice. After that players move to the attack line and perform two high knee jumps and finish it with two block jumps at the net. The players then do the drill in reverse, until they are back at their starting position.

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Jump Set 10 Setting Drills - V...

This drill can be performed in pairs, or players can perform it individually against a wall. Players set the ball either to their partner or against the wall, and alternates between setting while standing on their feet, and setting with a jump.

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One legged balance jumps 2 War...

Players start by standing on one leg. Keeping a balanced body position, they jump and change legs so they land on the other leg (so if jumping from the right leg they land on their left leg).

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Jump Volley 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Start the game by volleying the ball over the net to the player at the back of court. They overhand pass the ball to the player at the net who sets the ball up for the player to move forward and play the ball over the net with a <b>Jump –volley</b>, this is then repeated for a set number, length of time or can be made competitive.

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Attacking Jump Volley VSD:ATTA...

The person on the side of the mats feeds the ball to the two players who communicate pass the ball to the net for the ball to be set up for an attacking jump-volley 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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Jump Over The Ball 4 Passing D...

Players start on one side of the court and have a ball in their hands, and another in the middle of the court. They overhand pass the ball in their hands forward so that it drops on the other side of the laying ball. The players then run, jump over the ball and underhand pass the ball back to a teammate who will be waiting at the starting position. The next player will then do the drill.

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Pass, Jump And Set 10 Setting ...

Players work in pairs with a ball between them, starting in a squat position. They pass the ball high, jump, and set it to their teammate who repeats this.

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Jump and Throw - Spike develop...

Players have a ball each and make an attacking approach with the ball in hand. As they reach the net they should put the ball behind their head, jump and throw the ball over the net into the opposition court.

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Smash 1 Techniques - Volleybal...

Close up of Smash

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One Leg Passing 4 Passing Dril...

Players work in pairs with a ball between them. They underhand pass the ball to each other but while standing on one foot only. Players can move but can only do this by jumping on one foot, with the other in the air.

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Scissors 2 Warm Up - Volleybal...

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.

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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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Set and Spike relay SMVT:SPIKI...

Rhythm hitting; the coach feeds the setter to set a hitter for their partner. After they have hit the ball they run around an object near the baseline of the court and then repeat.

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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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Footwork 2 Warm Up - Volleybal...

Coach is located next to the net while players stand in a row between attack line and baseline. The coach indicates with his hands the direction (right, left, forward, backwards, up, down) he/she wants the players to go. Note: indicating up means players must jump; down equals squat; right is a shuffle.

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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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Faster footwork 2 Warm Up - Vo...

Place four cones so they make the corners of a square. A player stands at each cone, and using tiny foot movements, moves around it as fast as they can. On the coach's signal all players change their position, going clockwise. Players must face the net at all times as they would during a match.

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Catch and Set VST:CATCH IN VOL...

A close up example of a Catch and a Set.

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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 Running 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Players hop towards the net and swing alternate arms.

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Spiking Throw 11 Spiking - Vol...

Get players into pairs and have them standing across from each other on the court, and with a ball between them. The player with the ball jumps and baseball passes the ball to their team mate, throwing it into the floor so that it bounces high.

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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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Cross Step To Block 8 Block Dr...

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.

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Dynamic squat and throw 2 Warm...

Each player must stand infront of a mat with a medicine ball held above their head. He/she then squats, holding the ball above their head, then stands and throws the ball into the mattress as hard as they can.

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Cross Step To An Outside Block...

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.

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Pass And Toe 4 Passing Drills ...

Players work in pairs with two balls between them. One ball starts on the floor with a player while the other ball is in the hands of the players opposite. The ball is overhand passes at the same time that the other ball is pushed by the leg of the opposite players.

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Baseline To Zone 6 Advanced Dr...

Three players stand on one side of the court with a receiver on the other. One setter stands near to the net while another is one the baseline, and a spiker is on the wing. The receiver passes the ball to a setter who sets the ball up to the other setter and runs back to the baseline. The other setter now passes to the player on the wing and runs back to the baseline, while the spiker now hits a winner over the net before returning to the baseline.

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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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Matchlike Spike and Dig 11 Spi...

2 players stand on either side of the net. One player overhand passes to their team mate who sets the ball back for a spike down the line.On the other side of the net, one blocker stands at the net and attempts to cover a cross court shot, while a digger is at the back of the court, and has to attempt to dig the ball either to their team mate or back over the net.

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jumping SESSIONS
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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!

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!

Warm Up Games and Drills

Add a bit of variety to your traditional warm up routine and get your players working hard from the word GO!
jumping ANSWERS
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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

How do I improve my jump for spike?

I want to be able to jump higher to spike the ball harder and with better technique, can anyone offer any advice ?

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How to plan for 1 hour volleyball training ?

I am going to coach a new team, most of them are beginer-intermediate and we only have 1 hour of training in the hall, what's the best pland for warm up, drill and still have time for to have fun in a game.

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How can i develop a strength program during the season.

I would like to develop a program that athletes can use during the season, to build strength in the most important areas for a volleyball player.

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I need a conditioning program to improve athleticism...

I need a program that will help improve the overall athleticism for a girl's volleyball player age 14. Include strength, agility, quickness, jump training, and conditioning.

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What exercises are there for jumping?

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

Archived User Coach

What are some good plyometric ...

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

tasneem harms Coach, South Africa

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