The principles of passing
This session was part of AOC's 2020 Virtual Clinic series during the COVID-19 shutdown. Watch as Russ Rose, John Dunning, and Jim Stone talk through an in-depth exploration of passing principles and...
View ArticleVolleyball Trivia Challenge
During the AOC Champions Clinic, attendees tested their volleyball knowledge in a fun trivia challenge that we also want to share with you! Download the Trivia Challenge PDF If you're looking for a fun...
View ArticleVolleyball Trivia Challenge
During the AOC Champions Clinic, attendees tested their volleyball knowledge in a fun trivia challenge that we also want to share with you! Download the Trivia Challenge PDF If you're looking for a fun...
View ArticleVolleyball jump training – 3 tips for teaching safe landings
Volleyball jump training is a huge part of improving a player’s game. Hitters, blockers and setters all benefit significantly from increasing their vertical jump through smart strength training. But...
View ArticleHero drill: Head to head position drill
Purpose: Pit two hitters and two servers against one another in a competitive, game-like drill. How it Works: Two teams play out a normal point, but the left side hitters must receive the first set....
View ArticleFocused passing form and drills
Purpose: Volleyball is nothing without solid passing. In this drill, Russ Rose shows passing dynamics and how to practice solid form and movement for defensive players. Have your players work on...
View ArticleHow to quiet the arms to improve a hitter’s approach
Watch as former Australian National Team coach Mark Barnard discusses the hitting approach. He focuses on training hitters to keep their arm swing as quiet as possible, meaning no excessive forward...
View ArticleBlocking fundamentals with Salima Rockwell
Salima Rockwell describes what blockers should be aware of when learning to be an effective force at the net. She points out keys like what the eye sequence of blockers should be. Source
View ArticleTips for reading the set
Purpose: Learn how to predict the attack by watching the setter, the position of the set, the hitter’s arm swing, and the hitter’s body position. How it works: When a set is tight, more than likely the...
View ArticleDefending with a short blocker
When you have a short blocker, devising a good defensive strategy can be challenging. In this video, Mike Sealy and Salima Rockwell share some tips. One key is to shrink the attack window by getting...
View ArticleStudy the game & be consistent
Purpose: Learn how to create a team-wide standard of work ethic and blend the previously learned skills of each player together into a cohesive team. Key points: Coach Rose talks about the balance...
View ArticleJim Stone: Biomechanical passing analysis – simpler is better
In this video, Jim Stone gives a detailed analysis of good passing mechanics. Using former USA libero Kayla Banwarth as an example, Stone notes several keys, including arms extended, palms up early and...
View ArticleAttacking vs. blocking: Are you teaching your setters how to run an offense?
As you know, setting is a lot more than volleying balls to different hitters. As Gina Schmidt explains in this video, good setters know why they're setting a certain player and when they should be...
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