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2 V 2 Mini Match

Play a 2 v 2 mini-match, on which setters and spikers play their roles throughout. Spikers dig and take kills while setters only set. All attacks go crosscourt.

5 Drills

Accurate Digging

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.

11 Spiking

Cross Running

A players stands in the middle of a "cross", with balls to the left, right, in front and behind of them. On the coach's call, they will run to the ball they are instructed to go to, and then return to their starting position and await the next call.

2 Warm Up

Follow And Block

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.

8 Block Drills

Matchlike Spike and Dig

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.

11 Spiking

Matchlike Spike and Dig 2

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 receivers are ready to dig the ball back across the court. Have receivers changing positions after every 4 attempts.

11 Spiking

Move Back and Pass

One player passes an inaccurate long pass behind teammate whose task is to move back and set up balanced position prior to setting the ball back.

2 Warm Up

One, two, tip

Two on two play. The court is narrowed and players are only allowed to tip the ball on the other side (spike forbidden).

4 Passing 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

Stepping Warm Up

Players start from baseline and sprint to the attack line, at which point they step forwards and backwards either side of the line as fast as possible. Before stepping back or forward, both feet must be on the other side of the line.

2 Warm Up

2 V 2 Mini Match 5 Drills - Vo...

Play a 2 v 2 mini-match, on which setters and spikers play their roles throughout. Spikers dig and take kills while setters only set. All attacks go crosscourt.

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Match Like Spike and Dig 2 11 ...

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 receivers are ready to dig the ball back across the court. Have receivers changing positions after every 4 attempts.

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Match Like Spike and Dig 11 Sp...

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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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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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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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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Move Back and Pass 4 Passing D...

One player passes an inaccurate long pass behind teammate whose task is to move back and set up balanced position prior to setting the ball back.

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Two V two, training the non-do...

This should be played like a regular match, in pairs in an area of 4.5m x 9m. Players are allowed to spike or tip the ball only with their non-dominant hand ( for example their left hand if they are normally right handed). The first pair to score 25 points wins.

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Set Backwards Twice 10 Setting...

Players stand in pairs on each side of the court. The player at the front sets the ball backwards to their teammate and makes a spin so that they are now facing their teammate, who then sets the ball back to the player facing them. This player now sets the ball backwards across the court to the other pair, who do the same thing.

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Set And Shuffle 10 Setting Dri...

Two players stand on each side of the court, with two balls between the four players. These two balls should be with players on the same side. The two players with balls set to the players opposite them, and switch places with the other player who set the ball. The players opposite meanwhile, set the ball back but stay where they are.

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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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Stepping Warm Up 2 Warm Up - V...

Players start from baseline and sprint to the attack line, at which point they step forwards and backwards either side of the line as fast as possible. Before stepping back or forward, both feet must be on the other side of the line.

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Set And Hands Clap 10 Setting ...

Players work in pairs and stand across the court from each other. One player starts with the ball and overhand passes the ball high in the air and then claps their hands over the head and behind their back before the ball comes down. Once the ball comes back down, the players sets it to their partner, who does the same thing.

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Cross Running 2 Warm Up - Voll...

A players stands in the middle of a "cross", with balls to the left, right, in front and behind of them. On the coach's call, they will run to the ball they are instructed to go to, and then return to their starting position and await the next call.

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Sideways Setting 10 Setting Dr...

Players work in pairs and stand across the court from each other. One player starts with the ball and overhand passes the ball high in the air before changing position to stand sideways. When the ball comes back down, the player sets the ball sideways to their teammate while standing sideways. The recipient then repeats this.

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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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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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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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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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Hop Running 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Players hop towards the net and swing alternate arms.

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Medicine ball throws 2 Warm Up...

Standing in pairs around 3-4 meters apart players perform a chest passes with a medicine ball.

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Set, call and move 2 Warm Up -...

Players stand in square formation. The aim is to set the ball vertically all the time. Player one starts in the middle of the 'square' and sets the ball high. He/she calls the name of the next setter and runs to take his/her place at the corner of the 'square' The player whose name has been called runs into the middle of the 'square', sets the ball high and call the name of another player. The player who has just set then runs to the position of the player he/she has just called out to.

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Volleyball: 4 in a team - sett...

In fours have two players on one side, the other two on the other side of the net. All of them make one team. Have the players on either side of the net face each other, with one player standing at the net, the other on the attack line. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2 (who is standing nearest to the baseline on the opposite side of the net) Player 2 then passes to player 3 (who is standing facing player 2 on his/her side of the net). Player 3 then returns the ball back to player 2, who in turn passes back over the net to player 1. At this point player 2 and 3 swap positions. Player 1 then passes to player 4 (who is standing facing player 1 on his/her side of the net). Player 4 then returns the passes the ball back to player 1, who in turn passes back over the net to the player standing on the attack line.At this point player 1 and 4 swap positions

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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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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!

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 Correct Technique For Overhand Passing And Setting

Develop your players' ability to set accurately and the correct technique for making the overhand pass.

Develop serve accuracy to win more points

Boost your players? ball striking, power and accuracy to ensure they are dictating the outcome of the points with their service.

Better Setters - Backwards Passing

Create better setters that can pass the ball effectively and accurately wherever they receive the ball on the court.

Improving Coordination And Concentration

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

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!

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.
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