Coaching Log – Feb 10, 2014
After making a major announcement at the start, this training was one where I played it somewhat loose and did some things I knew they would enjoy.
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Get more serving into your training
Karch Kiraly wrote coaches and players can do more to incorporate serving reps in training to develop the pace and accuracy needed to challenge passers.
The Evolving Jump Float Serve Approach
In recent years there's been a move toward a somewhat more conservative float serve approach in volleyball, speaking to an aggressiveness/accuracy tradeoff.
Coaching Log – Nov 23-24, 2013
Both the first and second teams had matches over the weekend. The B side has some mental issues they need to overcome, but the A side players are progressing.
Coaching Concept: Tennis serving
Taking a page out of the tennis book, you can use the idea of let serves to encourage more aggressive serving in volleyball training drills and games.
Drill: Servers vs. Passers Scoring
This simple game volleyball drill works on serving and passing in a competitive way with enough flexibility to let you create a balanced challenge.
Drill: Get-2 Serve & Pass
This serving and passing drill can be useful for larger groups to keep them moving while also getting the developmental focus on those who need it most.
Drill: 2-sided Serve & Pass
This volleyball drill is an extension of a basic serve and pass exercise which lets you involve more players, making it good for large squads and try-out.
Drill: 8-Person Serve & Pass
Here's a very simple drill you can use to work on serving and ball-control skills which has some flexibility in adding additional skills and focus points.