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keep the ball DRILLS
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Throw From Behind Back

Players keep the ball with both hands behind back and throw it up and forward, keeping their body position the same as if they were receiveing/digging.

2 Warm Up

Three Ball Game - Keep it up! ...

3 balls in play, teams of 4 in each half of the court. Each court has 1 ball which they must pass around constantly, with all players participating. At the same time, each team attempts to pass another ball back and forth between the teams, with the aim of getting the ball to land on the opposition's side of the court.

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Throw From Behind Back 4 Passi...

Players keep the ball with both hands behind back and throw it up and forward, keeping their body position the same as if they were receiveing/digging.

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Consecutive passes 4 Passing D...

Each player has a ball. The aim is to keep underhand passing high over their own head for as long as possible, all the while keeping in control of the ball.

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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 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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Side Shifting 2 Warm Up - Voll...

Hold the ball in the palm of your hand and stand in a good ready position. Using your bodyweight and movement side-step taking the ball with you, letting it bounce, catching the ball with the other hand and changing direction (don't throw the ball, use the whole body movement to move the ball side-side).

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Dig bounce single arm 3 Grass ...

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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Core And Arms Power 2 Warm Up ...

Players press up with both hands on the ball and off the ball keeping hips straight.

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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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Slow Motion Dig 1 Techniques -...

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Target Serving MVT:SERVING - V...

Numbers 1 and 2 serve and aim at the targets. The other players must act as ball boys and keep up the supply of balls to the servers.

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Get up, Run and Pass 5 Drills ...

Players start this drill on the back line in a press-up position looking at the coach.When the coach self feeds the ball players should get up to their feet and move forward to pass the ball back to the coach before it bounces.After passing the ball back players should run around the cones on the outside of the court and then join the back of the line.

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Basic Passing Drill 3 Grass ro...

<BR>A basic passing drill in pairs, can be used for either the dig pass or overhead pass</BR>

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Rolling Ball VSW:READY TO POUN...

One partner has a ball on the floor and keeping hands in contact with the ball tries to move from one side of court to the other trying to get past the partner.The partner keeps a good ready position and tries to stay in front of the ball. Once they have moved from one side of court to the other, change over who has the ball.

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Bent Knee Warm Up 2 Warm Up - ...

Players work in pairs and face each other, moving sideways along the court. While moving, players keep their knees bent and throw the ball underhand to each other.

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Setting - 2 vs 2 4 Passing Dri...

The first player starts the game with a throw over the net. The two players on the other side of the net communicate - with one moving towards the net and the other who volleys the ball. The player that has moved to the net faces their partner who passes the ball to them with a high pass from a volley position with the ball above their forehead. The person at the net volleys the ball for their partner who is about 2 metres away from the net facing them with the hand up nearest the net pointing where they want the next high pass to be placed. The player then passes the ball high to the area pointed at and that player moves in, and volleys the ball over the net. Then both players return to a side by side playing position ready to play defence and start the drill again.

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Catch and Throw Game VSG:1V1 H...

Introduction of basic tactics; throwing the ball into space on the designated court, catch in a volley position in front and above the forehead and throw from a volley position in front and above the forehead. You can't move with the ball and must face the net at all times.

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Digging - up and over continuo...

Players stand in two lines on either side of the net. The first player throws the ball up in the air to themselves and digs the ball over the net to the player on the other side. Following the ball at all times the other player must position themselves in such a way that they are able to first-time dig the ball over the other side of the net. After players have made their pass they should then run to the left, under the net, to rejoin the back of the queue on the other side.

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Movement Game with Net 4 Passi...

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 volley, this then is repeated for a set number, length of time or can be made competitive.

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Speedy Side Steps - Pairs Race...

Players stand on the sidelines with a ball on the floor ahead. On the coaches signal, they pick it up and attempt to run sideways to the other side of the court faster than their partner. Players then place the ball on the floor and sidestep back to their side to start again.

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Underhand throw 4 Passing Dril...

In pairs the players face each other with a ball each. Player 1 holds the ball with one hand, but it must be opposite hand to his/her partner. On the coach's signal both players throw the balls underhand to each other, but each player must catch the ball with the opposite hand he/she threw the ball with.

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recognise the space 3 Grass ro...

8 players per court, 4 players as feeders and 4 players as returnees. Change roles after a set time (i.e. 3 minutes).<br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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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Receive, return and spin 4 Pas...

In threes, the players stand in a row, the person in the middle faces player 1. Player 1 then underhand passes the player in the middle, who return the ball back to player 1. The player in the middle then spins around to receive the ball from player 2, whereby he returns it using the underhand pass.

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Bump 2 Warm Up - Volleyball Dr...

Throw the ball in the air, let it bounce then bend your legs. Put your arms out in front and bump the ball up using mainly leg movement not arm swing.Keep it going, changing which arm you bump the ball with (try and use good rhythm and mainly legs).

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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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Serve and Follow SMVT:SERVING ...

Half the group at one end and the other half at the other end. Taking it in turns players serve the ball and use their serving momentum to follow the ball, run and collect your ball. Repeat from the other end.

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keep the ball SESSIONS
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Passing and Setting: Control Skills and Playing at Speed

Get your players talking in this passing and moving session, designed to improve players' setting skills to help them pass with confidence and control!

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.

Floor Defense To Offense

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

Setting: Approach And Accuracy

Every good spike is backed by a good set. Coach your players accuracy and consistency in this session packed with video drills!

Introducing the Bump Set

Teach your players how to build the bump and use it to set their team-mates up in this grassroots volleyball technique session

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.

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!

Keep the ball alive! Defensive...

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.

Developing the Spike | Volleyb...

Step-by-step coaching the spike session - Develop your players' attacking game by introducing them to this lethal jumping hit!
keep the ball ANSWERS
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How do i teach 9 and 10 year olds to serve?

how do i teach 9 and 10 year olds to serve

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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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3 & 4th grade beginners

Does anyone have any good drills for 3 & 4th grade beginners?

Amy Frederick Coach, United States of America

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Player not able to form a plattform

I have a player Who can't keep her plattform right/stright when she's going to make a contact with the ball or passing it. Just before she's going to pass the ball, i reminder her to keep her arms straight, but her arms always, always end up being bent ("jacked"), if you know What i mean. It's been a long time now, as we'we focused on this (the player and I), but her habit of bending her arms isn't going away, What am I going to do? I need help

Mathilde Olsen Coach, Norway

How do i teach 9 and 10 year o...

how do i teach 9 and 10 year olds to serve

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