Coaching Log – Oct 6 2014
After a day of meetings that cleared up some line-up questions, ball-handling was the major theme of this training session.
Tag
footwork
Coaching Log – Sep 29, 2014
This session I introduced a couple of new games to see how they went and worked the middles and setters on quick attacks to see where we're at.
Coaching Log – Sep 24, 2014
The first training session of the year focused on blocking movement, serving and passing - and on starting to develop the gym atmosphere I want.
Volleyball Coaching Tip: Correcting/developing the spike approach
Here's some advice from an experienced coach on how to correct volleyball spike approach footwork - or to just develop it properly in new players generally.
Drill: 2-and-1 Pepper with Movement
This is a nice 3-person volleyball pepper variation which could be used as a warm-up drill and/or to work on ball control in general terms.
Drill: Basic Blocking Footwork
This basic blocking drill is good for working on footwork and can be easily inserted into a warm-up routine to ensure players are getting consistent work.
Drill: 2-Player Set & Touch
Here's a volleyball drill you can use to work on ball-handling and volleyball court movement, and it can be incorporated into a warm-up routine.
Game: Newcomb
Newcomb is a game which can be very useful with beginners to introduce volleyball concepts, and at a higher level to work on positioning and transition.