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5 Player Warm Up

As Player 1 moves direction, players 2,3,4,5 shuffle around shadowing his movement. When Player 1 changes direction, the other players must do so too, staying in the box formation.

2 Warm Up

Bump 2

Throw the ball in the air and bend your legs, with arms out in front. 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).

2 Warm Up

Bump

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).

2 Warm Up

First time Overhead Passes over the net

Two players stand either side of the net and pass the ball overhead first time to their partner on the other side of the net.

3 Grass roots

Grassroot serving

2 players, 1 ball. The player serving has to hit the ball over the net so that the other player can catch the ball. If they are successful 3 times in a row the player can take a step back and move closer to the back line. Once players reach the back line they can swap roles.

3 Grass roots

Movement Game with Net

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.

4 Passing Drills

Passing and Movement

Two players stand at the baseline at 1 and one player stands at the baseline at 5, a feeder feeds the ball alternating to 1 and 5 the players run from 1 to 5, side step the last two steps and pass to a target directly in front of them. Then a player runs from five to one and does the same if you have run from 5-1 then you go to the baseline at 1 and visa-versa. This drill continues for set time or number of good contacts. This drill can be fast, slow or whatever the feeder makes it, you can underhand feed or feed with a topspin hit. You can do this with two feeders feeding at the same time, however this can cause confusion but that’'s ok. Players need to be able to sort it out or give them some help and guidance by asking appropriate questions i.e. what do you do if?

4 Passing Drills

Passing Drill

A simple 3 player passing drill, with movement from player 2. Defensive Dig passes work best.

5 Drills

Side Shifting

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).

2 Warm Up

Two Player Set

Players work in pairs setting the ball to one another first time. 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 sets the ball back again. Ensure passes have enough height on them to allow the rally to continue smoothly.

1 Techniques

Passing and Movement 4 Passing...

Two players stand at the baseline at 1 and one player stands at the baseline at 5, a feeder feeds the ball alternating to 1 and 5 the players run from 1 to 5, side step the last two steps and pass to a target directly in front of them. Then a player runs from five to one and does the same if you have run from 5-1 then you go to the baseline at 1 and visa-versa. This drill continues for set time or number of good contacts. This drill can be fast, slow or whatever the feeder makes it, you can underhand feed or feed with a topspin hit. You can do this with two feeders feeding at the same time, however this can cause confusion but that’'s ok. Players need to be able to sort it out or give them some help and guidance by asking appropriate questions i.e. what do you do if?

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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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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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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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Slow Motion Dig 1 Techniques -...

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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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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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Volleyball: Dig, spike and blo...

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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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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Run and Pass 4 Passing Drills ...

Set up four cones in a square in one half of the court, with a player and a ball on each. The remainder of your players should line up a couple of meters behind the back line.On the coach's whistle players take it in turns to run out each cone in turn where they play a pass and return before running to the next station to play another pass and return.

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Shuffle Passing 4 Passing Dril...

The coach loops the ball into the air, slightly to the left or the right of the blue cone, and the first player runs out and bumps the ball back into the coach's hands.The player then continues in the direction they were moving and touch the red cone. They then shuffle back towards the middle where they receive their second feed from the coach which they bump pass back.Finally the player shuffles across the other wide cone, touch it and then return to the middle to play the third and final bump pass.

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Underhand rolling 4 Passing Dr...

In pairs, the players stand around 3-4m apart. Player 1 rolls the ball along the floor to player 2, then shuffles sideways to the left or right. Player 2 collects the ball and rolls it to player 1. Player 2 then shuffles left or right. The movement while passing the ball should imitate the underhand pass, with both arms straight when passing.

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Grassroot serving 3 Grass root...

2 players, 1 ball. The player serving has to hit the ball over the net so that the other player can catch the ball. If they are successful 3 times in a row the player can take a step back and move closer to the back line. Once players reach the back line they can swap roles.

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5 Player Warm Up 3 Grass roots...

As Player 1 moves direction, players 2,3,4,5 shuffle around shadowing his movement. When Player 1 changes direction, the other players must do so too, staying in the box formation.

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Cones Cross 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Set up as shown with 5 cones on the court, with one in the middle. The player starts at the centre cone and needs to run to each cone via the centre cone.

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Bounce and Move VSD:GRID GAME ...

One of the partners has the ball and holds it out away from their body in front of their belly button. The player then turns and drops the ball and the partner has to move and catch the ball before it bounces twice and they repeat (no dummy moves and the ball must land twice in the same place).As they get better at the game, the player catching the ball must be facing their partner when they catch the ball and the ball must be caught with their hands just in front of and between their knees.The catcher then must turn and drop the ball within 1 or 2 seconds. You play this game for points or time.

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Set and Switch 4 Passing Drill...

Start with the ball with one of the middle players who volleys the ball to the middle player they volley it back to the outside player who then volleys over the two middle players to the outside player on the opposite side as the other players are working the players that have just worked change places and repeat. This exercise is for players to be able to control the ball over differing distances. Again this can either be measured by time or number of good volleys.

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Overhead Throw Warm Up 8 Block...

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.

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Walking Setters 10 Setting Dri...

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 walks forward. They keep setting the ball until they have reached the other side of the court. Once at this end, they set the ball to their teammate who does the same thing, while they walk across the court.

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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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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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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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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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Throw and Catch With Legs 2 Wa...

Throw the ball in the air using two hands, move to where the ball is coming down, lay or sit down on the floor and catch the ball between the legs.When you have caught the ball, throw it up in the air, get up and catch it.

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Volleyball: Passing Drill Over...

One player of the pair on either side of the net.<br /><br />A set or overhead pass drill, with the players passing to each other.<br /><br />Can be used as a warm up drill.

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Defending other players' zone ...

Players line up in backcourt area. The feeder throws the ball to either Zone 1, 6 or 5. Players' must dig the ball back to the feeder. However, the player standing in Zone 6 must move to receive the balls sent to Zone 1 and 5. The player standing in zone 5 must move to receive the ball thrown into 1 or 6 and so on. The two players not in the zonal area the ball has been thrown to must communicate with each other to see who will return the ball to the feeder.

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movement 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!

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.

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.

Creating Better Setters!

Turn your players into better setters! Fun and innovative drills that will have your players more efficient and knowledgeable when it comes to setting the ball.

Receiver Position - Digging And Spiking

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

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!

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.
movement 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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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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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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Volleyball movement for seventh grade

I can't seem to get them to talk our pass the ball to the setter it goes everywhere. They don't understand how to move with the ball. I have four passing. I tell them to stay low watch the ball into there arms and call it. Please help we have won 5 games and lost 7 they are very talented. I want them to move forward.

Angela Pfister Coach, United States of America

I want to sketch a drill with the Chalkboard

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Can I sketch over a diagram?

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training for power spike volleyball

what type of training should I do

aben Coach, England

Movement Concepts in Setting

What movement concepts are involved in setting?

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Communication Strategies

Are there some type of activities/drills for communication for my team. They just don't talk to each other when playing!!

John Coach, United States of America

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