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.
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warm-up
Game: 2-player, 2-ball Volley Tennis
This game, also known as Brazilian 2-ball, is a great warm-up that gets players moving and competing while also working on communication and strategy.
She made me want to yell, “Nooooooooooo!!”
A young volleyball player's comments made me want to scream and points out a deficiency in the education we're providing our athletes.
Game: 2 v 2 side switch
This fast-paced game features a lot of player movement and encourages communication and problem-solving. It's good for warm-ups or regular game play work.
Match-day serve & pass questions
Match-day serve & pass sessions are common in volleyball. Are they really a net benefit to the players, though? I'd like to hear opinions.
Skip the warm-ups?
What if you didn't actually run warm-ups, but rather let the team warm themselves up as they saw fit? How do you think that would go?
Coaching Volleyball
Guys, I’m not impressed
I was out the other night watching my first ever in-person NCAA men's volleyball match. One of the things I saw had me shaking my head.
Player-run small-group training session
A player-directed training session I once witnessed in Sweden provides some potential ideas for small-group type sessions.
Drill: 3 v 3 All-Touch Transition & Attack
This is a good small-sided game-play exercise that gets every player lots of touches and works especially on transition hitting.