Putting together a good practice

There’s a good post on Jim Stone’s blog where he talks about what needs to go into planning a practice. It features five key points.

  1. Front-load the Practice Content to the Players – Basically, let the players know what’s going to be happening in advance
  2. Use Practice Tools to Assist in Time Management – Use a whiteboard to lay out the plan, name games/drills for easy reference, etc.
  3. Spend Substantial Time in Pre-Practice Planning Logistics – This is the bulk of the work and where you’ll spend the most time.
  4. Feedback on the Fly – Use video replay and pull individuals aside rather than stopping the whole activity.
  5. Post Practice Evaluation and Debrief – Don’t forget to evaluate things after the fact.

Definitely give Jim’s post a read.

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John Forman

John is currently the Strategic Manager for Talent (oversees the national teams) and Indoor Performance Director for Volleyball England. His 20+ years of volleyball coaching experience includes all three NCAA divisions, plus Junior College, in the US; university and club teams in the UK; professional coaching in Sweden; and both coaching and club management at the Juniors level. He's also been a visiting coach at national team, professional club, and juniors programs in several countries.

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