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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

Arm Swings

Arms swings warm up the shoulder and arm muscles

2 Warm Up

Bench Warm Up

Player 1 starts by standing on a bench, while his/her partner throws the ball up and volleys it in their direction. Player 1 then jumps off the bench and digs the ball back to their partner, who catches the ball and starts the process again.

2 Warm Up

Heel Flicks (Warmdown)

It is always important to warm down. Jog at a light pace and simply flick your heels so that they tap the back of your leg.

2 Warm Up

Passing Drill Over The Net

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

4 Passing Drills

Serve Warm Ups

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

2 Warm Up

Sit on the ball

This fun warm up sees players working in pairs 3-4 meters apart. To start the game the first player rolls the ball to their partner who lets the ball go between their legs before trying to stop the ball by sitting on top of it. Drill continues in this way.

2 Warm Up

Toe Tapping

Both players stand with their arms straight and hands on the shoulders of their playing partner. The aim of the game is to lightly touch the top of your partner's foot with your foot.

2 Warm Up

Volley Warmp Up

You start the game with a throw over the net. The two on the other side of the net communicate and one catches the ball, the other moves to the net and 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. Pass 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. This sequence is repeated without trying to score points but in a more cooperative way so that the format of the game can be learned. When both teams play this well you can make it competitive.

2 Warm Up

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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Attack Line Jumps 2 Warm Up - ...

Players run along the sideline as far as the attack line where they performs squat-jumps followed by three quick jumps. The drill starts and ends with runs that involve arm swinging.

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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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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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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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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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Scatterball 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Split your team into groups of three and set up as shown in the picture with one feeder and two runners. The feeder will roll the ball out in any direction and the player will have to sprint to get to the ball, pass it back to the feeder and rejoin the back of the queue at their starting position. The next feeder player will repeat this before joining the back of the queue. Having only two players recieving means that there is rarely a chance for rest.

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Pass And Cross Centre Line 2 W...

Two players stand on attack lines at either side of the net, while a third player stands between them at the net. One of the players at the attack line passes the ball and then receives it back from the player in the middle, who now crosses the centre line, ducking under the net, before doing the same with the other player.

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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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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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Underhand Serving 4 2 Warm Up ...

Stage four of the serving progressions; throw the ball to go over the net to your partner with no bounce, stepping forwards with the opposite leg to the hand that you roll with (using body weight) and releasing the ball slightly higher.

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Roll and Sit 2 Warm Up - Volle...

In pairs 3-4 metres apart, roll the ball to your partner so as to make them move to either side, before they let the ball roll through their legs and sit on the ball.

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Arm Swings 2 Warm Up - Volleyb...

Arms swings warm up the shoulder and arm muscles

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Two step shuffle 2 Warm Up - V...

Place the ball on the floor, in a good ready position push the ball sideways with a hand then move in rhythm with the ball for two side-steps bend and push the ball with the other hand in the other direction and repeat.

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Throw and rotate 2 Warm Up - V...

Teams of 4 one ball the team that throws the ball over the net has to rotate as soon as the ball has gone over. The other team has to catch the ball and throw it back over and rotate in turn.<BR>Point scored when the ball is dropped.<BR>

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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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Volley Warmp Up 2 Warm Up - Vo...

You start the game with a throw over the net. The two on the other side of the net communicate and one catches the ball, the other moves to the net and 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 <b>volleys</b> 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. Pass 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. This sequence is repeated without trying to score points but in a more cooperative way so that the format of the game can be learned. When both teams play this well you can make it competitive.

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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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Catch and Throw 2 Warm Up - Vo...

Simple catch and throw game, introduction of basic tactics, throwing the ball into space on the designated court. Catch anyway you can and throw, you can't move with the ball and face the net at all times.

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Shuffle and dig 2 Warm Up - Vo...

In pairs, the players stand on the service line facing each other. Player 1 has two balls. Player 1 then throws a ball to his/her partner. Player 2 has to return the ball using an underhand pass to player 1 who has shuffled sideways toward the net. Both players repeat this action until they reach the net, whereby they continue the action back to the service line.

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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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Shuttle Sprint 2 Warm Up - Vol...

Players stand in a line on the sideline, with balls set up on the line opposite. On the coach's whistle, the player run towards the balls, pick them up and bring them back to the player's starting spot, before running to the other sideline. From here, they repeat the drill, running to the ball, picking it up and bringing it back with them.

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Backwards overhand passing 2 W...

1) In pairs the players stand facing each other on opposite sides of the court with one ball between them. 2) Player 1 then underhand throws the ball above his/her head, turns 180 degrees to face the opposite direction, and passes the ball to their partner. 3) Player 2 catches the ball and repeats step 2. 4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for a set time.

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Cross Step and Block 2 Warm Up...

Push hard with the opposite side leg to the direction you want to move and 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. The feeder on the platform throws the ball up and the blocker moves to block. The blocker needs to be in front of the feeders hitting arm and penetrating the net trying to block the ball on the opponent's court. 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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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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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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Serve Warm Ups SMVW:READY TO S...

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

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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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Balance and strength 2 Warm Up...

Players lay flat on their back, supported with one leg balanced on a ball. Then, keeping their hips high, they have to bend and straighten their free leg while the opposite leg stays balanced on the ball.

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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!

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.

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!

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

Setting - Body Awareness And Footwork

Make sure your players are ready to receive the ball from any position in this awareness and footwork 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!

Spiking for Beginners

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

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

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
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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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I'm preparing for next season and new recruits?

I'm preparing for next season with some off season session plans for my team. I will probably have a 2 hour slot to look at new players for the season. There will be players of all abilities so my question is ... What are some of the recommended approaches to evaluating these new recruits? I can run then through an actual training session and see if they can handle it but I don't want to discourage players from coming out. Also just to make things a little more interesting it will be a coed session. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Glenn Tom Coach, United Kingdom

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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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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Warming Up Video Drills?

for more players in the campwarming up drills videos please sendall peoples use

SIKHIL PAUL Coach, India

What are some pre game warmup Drills

Would like to know different drills that teams use for their warmup drills for 6 min. Also what players do to get loose before starting warm ups. Beside beating volleyball in the floor.

Michael Taylor Coach, United States of America

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