Training beyond technique and tactics
Sometimes our training focus is more mental than physical, and as a result we might have to sacrifice some game-like elements to achieve our objectives.
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Sometimes our training focus is more mental than physical, and as a result we might have to sacrifice some game-like elements to achieve our objectives.
A volleyball coach asks what can be done to help a young player with a problem executing her serves in a match despite having no problems in training.
A tough away first league match of the season was followed by a less-than inspiring morning training session.
Two primary areas of focus for this session - evaluating a pair of potential new additions and putting the players under physical and mental strain.
Keeping your volleyball team from playing down to the opposition is about shifting the focus away from the scoreboard toward developmental opportunities.
Could limiting your players to only two contacts in small-sided volleyball games encourage them to be smarter and more creative players in matches?
Because of limited numbers, I couldn't do the team serve receive work I wanted, but I was able to make it a mentally challenging session for the team and players.
Making mistakes is a part of playing volleyball. Players can only reach their potential if they are willing to take chances and can shake off the errors.
This is an entry in my volleyball coaching log. Sometimes the hardest part of playing volleyball is staying focused against lesser opposition. That was certainly the case in our final two