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Tips for setters: Setting middle attackers

Setting middle attackers can be tricky business but once mastered, your team becomes stronger. In this video, John Dunning explains how far off the net setters should aim to set their middles and why...

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Lay the egg passing drill

Purpose: To train passers to shuffle their feet to the ball and get the ball to their midline   How it works: Players line up in middle back on one side of the court with one player in the target...

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Individual defense: Diving, rolling, & stationary digging

The goal should be to stay on your feet if you can, but even Russ Rose realizes there are times when players will have to go to the floor to make the play. In this video, you will learn how to best...

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Higher-level perimeter defense

Defensive systems are chosen based on the team’s level of play and the opposing team’s offensive style. Rosen comments on the perimeter defensive system and how it shifts depending on the team’s level....

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Underneath the net digging drills

Purpose: Teach players to stay low as they dig hard-driven balls by utilizing the net. How it works: One player starts with her back to the net. The coach hits a hard-driven attack from the end line in...

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Training passers: Basic form

Clinician: Debbie Brown, former head coach at the University of Notre Dame Purpose: Passing is the cornerstone of a successful team, and perfecting the basics of form and position creates a solid...

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Error correction warm-up drill

Purpose: To warm-up your players with continuous play and help them learn to correct their errors after they have happened. How it works: Split your players up on both halves of the court with three...

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Incorporating the entire upper body into a swing

When a baseball pitcher throws a fastball, they use the momentum of their upper body to create a greater force in the pendulum movement of their arm. The same can be applied to volleyball players! Many...

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Libero qualities: Platform awareness, quickness, and consistency

In collegiate volleyball, coaches are able to recruit the players who are already great liberos, but what about highschool or club coaches who have to choose their libero from a group of players? What...

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Russ Rose: Bad servers – middle-back vs. right-back

  Do you have a bad server on your team? Check out why Russ Rose believes these players should serve from middle back. The post Russ Rose: Bad servers – middle-back vs. right-back appeared first on The...

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Developing leaders: Knowing yourself

Most teams go into their matches confident, but few go into their matches fearless! See how to help develop your team's leaders and take your team to this fearless state. The post Developing leaders:...

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When should you call a time-out?

You can only provide so much information in such a short period of time! During time-outs, make sure you are calling out 2-3 things for your team to focus on at the right time. The post When should you...

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Tips for setters: Setting middle attackers

Setting middle attackers can be tricky business but once mastered, your team becomes stronger. In this video, John Dunning explains how far off the net setters should aim to set their middles and why...

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Lay the egg passing drill

Purpose: To train passers to shuffle their feet to the ball and get the ball to their midline   How it works: Players line up in middle back on one side of the court with one player in the target...

View Article

Individual defense: Diving, rolling, & stationary digging

The goal should be to stay on your feet if you can, but even Russ Rose realizes there are times when players will have to go to the floor to make the play. In this video, you will learn how to best...

View Article


Higher-level perimeter defense

Defensive systems are chosen based on the team?s level of play and the opposing team?s offensive style. Rosen comments on the perimeter defensive system and how it shifts depending on the team?s level....

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Underneath the net digging drills

Purpose: Teach players to stay low as they dig hard-driven balls by utilizing the net. How it works: One player starts with her back to the net. The coach hits a hard-driven attack from the end line in...

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Training passers: Basic form

Clinician: Debbie Brown, former head coach at the University of Notre Dame Purpose: Passing is the cornerstone of a successful team, and perfecting the basics of form and position creates a solid...

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Error correction warm-up drill

Purpose: To warm-up your players with continuous play and help them learn to correct their errors after they have happened. How it works: Split your players up on both halves of the court with three...

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Incorporating the entire upper body into a swing

When a baseball pitcher throws a fastball, they use the momentum of their upper body to create a greater force in the pendulum movement of their arm. The same can be applied to volleyball players! Many...

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