More is not better. Better is better.
The concept of muscle memory is a misnomer that can lead to incorrect views about the process of motor learning and how best to achieve it.
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Training Plan
Season-long planning
While making detailed long-term coaching plans for a season is impractical, it definitely makes sense to have things you're working toward developmentally.
The influence of space on training effects
Playing space has a meaningful influence on the sorts of training effects you can expect to get from your games and drills. Use it wisely.
Making the practice planning process easier
Do you ever have problems remembering drills or games when it comes time to plan your next practice? Thought of using some kind of planning tool? Maybe you just need fewer drills.
Quick drills that keep players moving
Here are some suggestions for drills that are quick and can be run through in a few minutes consistently to keep them moving and pumped during practices.
Structure things to keep them coming back
Psychological insights, combined with an understanding of player motivations, can help us structure practice and training sessions to keep them coming back.
Looking at jump count
How many times do volleyball players jump during matches and what are the implications for how we design our practices and strength training programs?
Creating pressure in practice
How do you create pressure situations in your practice? It really depends on whether you're talking about individual or collective pressure.
Increasing player intensity in practice
Looking to add more intensity to your practices and training sessions. Here are some things you can do to pick things up and keep the players firing.