Adding a third dimension drill
Adding a 'last-second call' or 'some vision' is what Lizzy Stemke describes as adding a third dimension to setting. In this video Stemke demonstrates how giving setters last second calls in the drill...
View ArticleWeight training for volleyball
In this video, Bre Johnson demonstrates helpful exercises for players and shares tips for weight training.
View ArticleRepetitive passing drill with Debbie Brown
Debbie Brown talks about the importance of passing and shows us a great passing drill that can be done everyday without a coach. Passers receive balls from 3 different locations all while passing to...
View ArticleTod Mattox: Hammer the nail
Tod Mattox references serving with a saying of John Dunning's, "hammer the nail"!
View ArticleMaximizing warm ups
Michelle Collier demonstrates how to make your warm ups most efficient without sacrificing valuable time in practice or games. In this video she will go over key points that will help your players not...
View ArticleStrategic attacking and blocking with Nabil Mardini
In this video Nabil Mardini discusses different schemes he uses for attacking and blocking. Nabil mentions that these schemes should be very strategic, utilizing the strengths of every player on the...
View ArticleOverhead dig and set drill
Lizzy Stemke, the head coach at University of Georgia, demonstrates a warm-up drill she uses to practice overhead digs and sets with multiple players at once. Two lines of players must take turns...
View ArticleScouting to win with Kevin Hambly
In this video Kevin Hambly discusses the practice of scouting and how coaches should be looking for more than just raw physical skill when it comes to scouting players for their team.
View ArticlePopcorn drill with Jill Kramer
Jill Kramer shows us an easy drill to work on ball control and making good consistent contact with the ball for hitters.
View ArticleMiddle, angle, line drill with Mike Sealy
This drill focuses on keeping passers in their platform passing position for multiple contacts. Mike Sealy mentions how passers all too often will move out of their platform when moving and this drill...
View ArticleServing and scoring drill with Nabil Mardini
In this video Nabil Mardini showcases a drill he uses to work on his servers' precision and consistency. Nabil has his servers line up and take turns serving to different targets, earning different...
View ArticleDefense figure 8 drill
In this drill Lizzy Stemke is having her players learn to create an early platform angle. This fast paced progressive drill has 3 players weaving to dig an attack. They begin on a knee and progress to...
View ArticleDefensive footwork drill with Joe Sagula
In this video Joe Sagula demonstrates one of his defensive footwork drills that helps players get into the correct defensive position. This drill uses two cones placed anywhere in the back of the...
View ArticleSpeed digging drill with John Dunning
In this drill, Stanford coach John Dunning fires a rapid succession of balls at 2 defenders where their only objective is to get the ball up by any means necessary. This helps players build agility...
View ArticlePassing and catching drill with Dave Rubio
For this drill Dave Rubio has players line up on the opposite side of the court in their passing position. Rubio throws free balls towards the players, who must go to the ball and catch it while...
View ArticleInjured player hitting drill with Russ Rose
Russ Rose shows us one way to keep injured players busy and make sure they do not get out of practice!
View ArticleDebbie Brown talks about Leadership
Debbie Brown talks about the importance of having a leader on the team and what makes them a good leader. Having a player on the team that holds everyone else accountable for their actions is a big...
View ArticleBasic stats with Ray Bechard
Coach Bechard talks about what statistics he feels are most important for his team to be successful. He also shows how to take stats in practice, and how to analyze them properly to best benefit your...
View ArticleSetting warmup drill with Joe Sagula
Joe Sagula, head coach at University of North Carolina, uses this drill to get his setters warmed up. It has the players setting both forwards and backwards, as well as lots of physical movement.
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