Ain’t no thing to fix that swing
Mizuno Northern Lights Asst Coach Dennis Amundson relates proper throwing mechanics, such as throwing a baseball or softball, to a good arm swing. Learn this progression of developing a good arm...
View ArticleToss and collapse defensive posturing
Lizzy Stemke—head coach at the University of Georgia—works on defensive posture in this appropriately titled drill. According to Lizzy Stemke—head coach at the University of Georgia—good defensive...
View ArticleSideout team drill with Kevin Hambly
Kevin Hambly uses this 6v6 drill to work on hitting and defense in game-like scenarios. Hambly throws different types of free balls to the teams, who must then try to use the out-of-system balls to...
View ArticleShort deep mine: Working on passer reading and movements
Communication is essential in volleyball. John Dunning explains in this video that he can only tell what his players are comprehending based on what they’re verbalizing. In serve receive, loud and...
View ArticleJim Stone talks blocking systems
Jim Stone discusses how being a good blocking team is essential to be a good defensive team. Stone also shows us proper body positioning, hands, and footwork.
View ArticleWhat does Bill Neville think about when analyzing hitters?
In this video, former USA and Canadian national team coach Bill Neville shares insights into his coaching philosophy and also explains what he looks for when watching players approach and swing....
View ArticleServing routines and mechanics with Russ Rose
When it comes to serving, Penn State coach Russ Rose believes that “leading leads to winning” and that serving should be used as an aggressive weapon. If athletes are able to serve consistently,...
View ArticleTraining and challenging your team toward offensive efficiency
Gretchen Hunt, head coach at Bethel University, talks about how she challenges her hitters to excel at their skill by using the quote "When it comes to hitting, the game has no memory!" She speaks on...
View ArticleBlocking from the ground up
In this video David Kwan discusses proper technique for defense when blocking and how to get players to block "from the ground up".
View ArticleExecution drill with John Dunning
In this 6-on-6 drill, players learn to finish games under pressure. John Dunning says players enjoy the drill because it provides constant action. And he likes it because it simulates the stress that...
View ArticlePassing ladder drill with Christy Johnson
Christy Johnson shows us a competitive serving and passing drill that works on ball control under pressure. Players fight for the highest score to stay at the top of the passing ladder.
View Article“World series” passing drill with Mike Sealy
This drill is used by Mike Sealy to help develop both serving and passing in the same competitive drill. The drill pits three servers against three passers, with points only being awarded for...
View ArticleRotation race to work on serve receive and first-ball kills
Clinician: Ray Bechard, head women’s volleyball coach at University of Kansas Purpose: To work on sharp passing and aggressive attacking How it works: In this six-on-six drill, the winner of each...
View ArticleTerry Liskevych: Precision serving drill
Former Oregon State women’s volleyball coach Terry Liskevych demonstrates a precision serving drill designed to introduce players to game-like pressure while working on serving location. Split the...
View ArticleThe 5 lines of defense – purposeful serve and block training
In this video, Jackie Richter, varsity coach at Lakeville North High School and head coach for Mizuno Northern Lights Club Volleyball Program, helps you incorporate purpose and intentionality into...
View ArticleEvolving past a generic hitting approach
Most hitters approach the net and plant their feet the same way every time. This “generic” approach limits their shot option and is easier for blockers and passers to read. John Dunning uses a...
View ArticleOutside hitter vs. defense with Russ Rose
This drill from Russ Rose has a full defensive team face off against an outside hitter and setter. The side of 6 serves to the hitter, who must pass and transition out to attack. If the hitter gets a...
View ArticleTod Mattox talks passing
Tod Mattox talks about good and bad movements when it comes to passing. Passing is crucial and can take away setting options if not done properly. This will lead to the opponent easily identifying...
View ArticlePassing Ladder: Forget the bad, focus on the good
Boost passing performance with UCLA’s “passing ladder.” Going head-to-head, players earn a point for each perfect pass delivered to a catcher. Once a player fails to deliver 2 perfect passes in a...
View ArticleTerry Liskevych: Positional match-up drill
Former Oregon State women’s volleyball coach Terry Liskevych demonstrates a competitive team drill that focuses on individual players on either side. In this case, the drill is left vs. left. The...
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