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4v4 Sitting Game

All formats of volleyball (2v2, 3v3, 4v4 and 6v6) can be played with similar rules while sitting on the floor and by playing sitting volleyball.

9 Conditioned games

Cones Cross

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.

2 Warm Up

Rally Drill 2

Divide the court into 3 equal areas with a line across the length of the court. (6m x 9m) 8 player per small courtStart the game with an underarm serve, and the opposition has to catch the ball and throw it back first time with one of the typical volleyball throws. The player who drops, throws the ball out side the court or in to the net has to leave the court. If the team catches the ball 3 times in a row, one of the players on the side can join back in. A point is scored when the opposition has no players left.

5 Drills

Rally Drill

ORGANISATION:Divide the volleyball court into 3 parts with 8 players per area and 2 teams of 4.TASK:Start the game/rally with an underhand serve where the ball hits the ground. If too close to the net, take 2 steps back. Pass the ball over the net in one go with:- 2 outsrectched arms- 1 overhand- 1 underhandFor each team of 4, the rules are:If you throw the ball across the net, everyone rotates clockwise. If a player drops the ball/throws the ball out of play or into the net, they leave the court. When the ball is caught in the next rally three times in a row the player returns. When the court is empty the other team gets a point.

5 Drills

Rotation Game

Divide the court into 3 equal areas with a line across the length of the court. (6m x 9m) 8 players per small court. For every team, the following rule applies, after the ball is thrown the team rotates clockwise one turn.

5 Drills

Set Up, Set Forward

Have two players on each side of the court. The player at the front sets the ball in the air and then moves out of the way for the other player to set the ball to the other pair on the other side of the court.

10 Setting Drills

Smash

The smash is the main attacking shot used in volleyball and is probably one of the hardest moves to master.

1 Techniques

Volleyball Tennis

2 players, 1 ball and a hoop Each player stands about 1.5m away from the hoop. Throw the ball via a bounce ball in the hoop to the other player making it as difficult as possible for the other player to catch the ball.After catching the ball the other player throws the ball back as quickly as possible to make the player move. A point is scored as soon as one of the players drops the ball.

3 Grass roots

Triangle Passing 4 Passing Dri...

Three players make a triangle while another joins one of the corners with a ball. The player passes the ball to another corner of the triangle before following the pass and standing behind the receiver, who continues the drill.

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Circle Passing 2 Warm Up - Vol...

Players get into groups of 5 or more and form a circle, initially working with one ball per group.The aim of this drill is for players to pass the ball around the circle using bump passes, trying to reach 20 passes without dropping the ball.

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Lay Up and Smash 7 Serve Drill...

Two player drill involving a lay up from players 1 & 3 who set their partners up for a smash.

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Knee tag 2 Warm Up - Volleybal...

Partners stand facing each other about arms distance apart, one of the partners is the tagger who tries to touch the partner on the knee the other has to avoid being tagged whilst remaining close.

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Rally Drill 5 Drills - Volleyb...

ORGANISATION:<br />Divide the volleyball court into 3 parts with 8 players per area and 2 teams of 4.<br /><br />TASK:<br />Start the game/rally with an underhand serve where the ball hits the ground. If too close to the net, take 2 steps back. Pass the ball over the net in one go with:<br />- 2 outsrectched arms<br />- 1 overhand<br />- 1 underhand<br /><br />For each team of 4, the rules are:<br />If you throw the ball across the net, everyone rotates clockwise. If a player drops the ball/throws the ball out of play or into the net, they leave the court. When the ball is caught in the next rally three times in a row the player returns. When the court is empty the other team gets a point.

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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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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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In Zone Receiving 4 Passing Dr...

One server stands behind the opponent's baseline and two setters stand in Zone 2 and 3. The receiver is supposed to underhand pass the served ball to the setters alternately.

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Chest Swing Warm Up 2 Warm Up ...

Players lay down on the floor and swing on their chest, raising their arms and legs alternately.

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Quick Passes 4 Passing Drills ...

Players stand in pairs across the court from each other. One player has two balls and starts by throwing one ball in the air for the other player to pass back. While this ball is in the air having been passed back, the player throws the other ball to be passed back.

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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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Throw and set 10 Setting Drill...

In pairs, the players stand facing each other with one ball. Player 1 throws the ball using an underhand pass, over player 2's head who then sets it back.

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Set-bounce-set 10 Setting Dril...

Each player has a ball and should stand inside a 2m-diameter circle drawn with chalk. The player throws the ball high above his/her head - it should be overhand passed up so it bounces inside the circle. The player should allow the ball to bounce, get into position to use the overhand pass again to push the ball back into the air. Alternate passing and bouncing.

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Ball Bounce Control 4 Passing ...

Players stand in pairs with a ball between them and are required to receive the ball from high up, let it bounce, and then underhand the pass to the player opposite them who does the same.

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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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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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Smash Drill 5 Drills - Volleyb...

2 player drill involving one player setting the ball, and the other smashing it.

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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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3 Player Passing Drill 4 Passi...

3 player triangular passing drill. Player 1 and Player 2 use defensive dig passes, whilst Player 3 uses the overhead pass. This can simulate player 3 setting up a teammate for a smash

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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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Line To Line Run 2 Warm Up - V...

Set up as shown with cones on the baseline and the attack line. Players start on the baseline and they have to run to the attack line and then return to the baseline. Once here, they then run to the centre line and then back to the baseline. On the next run, they run to the attack line again and back, then to the centre line and back, and repeat this.

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Serve Warm Ups 2 Warm Up - Vol...

<BR>A relaxed swing aiming about 5 metres in front of the server, to warm up shoulder muscles</BR>

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Serve up a storm - Accuracy, Consistency and Power

Get the ball up and over - get your players to drive the ball into enemy territory, using a strong flat palm with this week's serving technique session

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!

Power and Speed Fitness Session

How do your players perform when tired? Find out with this challenging volleyball conditioning session!

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.

Developing the Serve - Underhand and Overhand

Work on the underhand and the overhand floater serve to help your players become a serving sensation!

Developing the Spike

Step-by-step coaching the spike session - Develop your players' attacking game by introducing them to this lethal jumping hit!

Volleyball Fitness and Workout Plan

Here are some great conditioning drills and strength drill for your volleyball players - add them to your training routine to improve players' playing ability and overall fitness

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.

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.

Receiver Position - Digging And Spiking

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

Spiking for Beginners

Learning to spike - Teach your players the perfect technique to spike, all the way from approach, to jump, to hit.

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

Take Advantage - Jump Serve Step by Step

Jump serve take over! - Control games with perfect power and accuracy from the set off.

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.
volleyball ANSWERS
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Volleyball coaching tips?

I am a 25-year old male and I have just been named the girls volleyball coach at a local middle school. Anyone have any good tips? Not just volleyball strategy, but how to deal with middle school girls? Thanks everyone. submitted by email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

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

What are the rules of volleyball?

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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copy of the rules for volleyball?

Where can I get a copy of the rules for volleyball - I am a first year coach and never played the game. Thanks

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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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Do you have any drills for sitting volleyball?

My focus is on sitting volleyball and I either have to create my own drills or adapt standing drill which requires lots of trawling, research and innovation. If there are any other coaches who have developed sitting volleyball drills I should very much like to access them and I'm willing to share mine too.

Richard Osborne Coach, England

Conditioning Program for Volleyball

I need to design a conditioning program for volleyball and I know absolutely nothing about the sport. Is it possible to give me some ideas on what to put into such a program? Sam

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Beach Volleyball game rules?

Hi all, I am trying to find rules for Beach Volleyball, but currently I can only find indoor rules, does anyone have any information on the official rules for "Beach Volleyball". Thanks

Marebu Flood Coach, Kiribati

Is there an animator for volleyball?

Is there an animator for volleyball?

Harry Hendon Coach, United States of America

volleyball training session time

how long should volleyball afternoon training session for 15 16 17 years old should be ?

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Volleyball newbie, please help

What is floor defense and hitting in volleyball?

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How do I start a volleyball team?

I am a student in high school who goes to a school with no volleyball team or activity. Volleyball is my passion and I really want to do something in my life with it. I just need help in knowing how to start it, and what the most important things to know are.

Heleen Marais Coach, South Africa

Sportplan animator for volleyball?

Sorry, is it not possible to use the animator for the volleyball? I noted that there are any drills with animation (take a look to "Rally Drill") ... are they using the sportplan animation or another tool?Thanks

Gerry72 Coach, Italy

Summer volleyball club

I am a beginner volleyball player with skills in overhand and underhand serves, as well as blocking. I need to learn how to set and spike before joining the UNO Volleyball Club, which has a $25-$26 registration fee for tryouts.I started playing volleyball in 5th grade but focused on gymnastics and dance until now. I'm eager to improve my spiking technique and would appreciate any tips or drills for setting and spiking as I prepare for tryouts in May or June. Thank you!

dayja Coach, United States of America

My daughter is in 8th grade an...

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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