Hitting and blocking drill with Jim Stone
Working on both hitting and blocking simultaneously in a few different variations of this drill, Jim Stone shows us how to work on a hitters reaction time to blocks. This is a great conditioning drill...
View ArticleRepetitive hitting drill with Mark Rosen
This drill focuses on an individual hitter but also gives work to passers, blockers, and setters. Mark Rosen shows us a competitive way to condition hitters while making them play defense.
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 ArticleFast, adaptable, competitive progression drill
Clinician: Terry Liskevych, founder of The Art of Coaching Volleyball and former US national team coach Purpose: To challenge players to adapt to and succeed in different situations How it Works:...
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 ArticleBig point, little point serve receive drill
Clinician: Debbie Brown, former head coach at the University of Notre Dame Purpose: To show players the importance of not giving up two points in a row during games How it Works: Set up with a full...
View ArticleHow to end a drill strong
Players often won’t pick up their intensity until the home stretch of a game, when a clear end is in sight. In this suspenseful drill, however, Oregon State head coach Mark Barnard creates an...
View ArticlePlanning effective practices: Ten Segments Planning
Download a blank version of the 10 Segment Practice Plan here!
View ArticleAttacking Skills for Advanced Players – Line Seam & Cross Court
Clinician: Pete Hanson - Ohio State
View ArticleEstablishing a Base Defense
Clinician: Diane Flick-Williams - Western Washington University
View ArticleAvalanche drill to reinforce point runs
Clinician: Ray Bechard, head women’s volleyball coach at the University of Kansas Purpose: To reinforce the importance of scoring consecutive points How it works: Except for scoring, this six-on-six...
View ArticleWorld Series passing and serving drill
Clinician: Mike Sealy, head women’s volleyball coach at UCLA Purpose: To stress the importance of passing consistently and serving tough. By isolating these two basic skills teams are pushed to...
View ArticleServing & passing repetition drill
Clinician: Joe Sagula, head coach at University of North Carolina Purpose: In this video, Joe Sagula elaborates on a drill that increases repetitions in serving and passing. Players in groups can...
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