This one will help train your blockers to think on their
feet and use proper footwork (two skills that can be
pretty challenging to teach).
Have your blockers stand in a line (one behind the other)
on one side of the net.
On the other side of the net, set up 5 players on boxes
along the net- each box is assigned a number from 1-5.
Make sure the players on boxes have easy access to
a basket of balls.
To begin, call out a sequence the blocker has to block in
(for example, 5, 1, 4, 2, 3).
The blocker who's up first has to block a ball hit by the
person on box 5, then 1, 4, 2, 3.
If the blockers messes up, they need to start again.
When the blocker gets through the sequence correctly,
the next blocker in line gets a turn (with a new sequence).
Run the drill until each blocker performs 5 different
sequences correctly.
To increase the difficulty, try having 2 blockers go
at a time and perform double blocks.
This is a fabulous drill because it forces your blockers
to use their brains, PLUS it really challenges them
to alter their footwork depending on the distance
required to make the next block.
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Pressure serving drills
The best way to prepare your team for pressure is to practice pressure. Here are three drills that I've used before.
First: Ensure that your team has warmed up and stretched. Also allow your players to practice serving for a few minutes.
For each drill:
* Every player needs two balls.
* All players get on one side, at the endline.
* There's a coach on the other side to keep score.
* Players may serve their balls as fast as they wish. As many players may serve at one time as they wish.
* When players serve their two balls, players must jog after their balls, and jog back.
Pressure Serving Drill No. 1
The team is told that they will earn one point for each ball that lands in the court. However, there is a 10-point deduction for each served missed. The team begins serving. Coach says the score loudly each time a ball is served in or out.
Variations: (i) change the points given/lost, depending upon the age/strength of your team; (ii) give your players x minutes to complete the drill; (iii) give your players x misses, where -10 is the only consequence. All misses after that will earn them a conditioning penalty; (iv) the first miss is worth -10, but each additional miss is worth more; (v) the drill stops if the team ever reaches a negative "goal"; for example, if the team reaches -50, the drill ends.
Pressure Serving Drill No. 2
The team is told that our goal is to serve 50 balls and we want 47 of them to land in the court. In addition, players are told that there will be consequences for not reaching the goal. The team begins serving. Coach says the score loudly each time a ball is served in or out.
Variations: (i) change the goal, depending upon the age/strength of your team; (ii) Sometimes a team doesn't reach their goal and I say, "Want another shot at it? If you make it, there are no consequences. If you don't, the consequences double!!?"
Pressure Serving Drill No. 3
The team is told that they will be asked to serve to location. The head coach designates a person to sit in a chair or stand in a designated spot on the court. That is our serving target. Players are told that a serve on target is worth one point. A serve in the court was worth 0. A missed serve was -4. Coach says the score loudly each time a point is scored, or points are lost. The drill is done when we got to 10 or to -10.
Variations: (i) change the penalty for a missed serve, in the court and/or on-target, depending on your team's age/strength; (ii) after -10 or 10 is reached, a new target location is designated, and the drill is restarted.
Coach Houser
http://www.active.com/volleyball/Articles/3-Volleyball-Drills-to-Improve-Pressure-Serves.htm
First: Ensure that your team has warmed up and stretched. Also allow your players to practice serving for a few minutes.
For each drill:
* Every player needs two balls.
* All players get on one side, at the endline.
* There's a coach on the other side to keep score.
* Players may serve their balls as fast as they wish. As many players may serve at one time as they wish.
* When players serve their two balls, players must jog after their balls, and jog back.
Pressure Serving Drill No. 1
The team is told that they will earn one point for each ball that lands in the court. However, there is a 10-point deduction for each served missed. The team begins serving. Coach says the score loudly each time a ball is served in or out.
Variations: (i) change the points given/lost, depending upon the age/strength of your team; (ii) give your players x minutes to complete the drill; (iii) give your players x misses, where -10 is the only consequence. All misses after that will earn them a conditioning penalty; (iv) the first miss is worth -10, but each additional miss is worth more; (v) the drill stops if the team ever reaches a negative "goal"; for example, if the team reaches -50, the drill ends.
Pressure Serving Drill No. 2
The team is told that our goal is to serve 50 balls and we want 47 of them to land in the court. In addition, players are told that there will be consequences for not reaching the goal. The team begins serving. Coach says the score loudly each time a ball is served in or out.
Variations: (i) change the goal, depending upon the age/strength of your team; (ii) Sometimes a team doesn't reach their goal and I say, "Want another shot at it? If you make it, there are no consequences. If you don't, the consequences double!!?"
Pressure Serving Drill No. 3
The team is told that they will be asked to serve to location. The head coach designates a person to sit in a chair or stand in a designated spot on the court. That is our serving target. Players are told that a serve on target is worth one point. A serve in the court was worth 0. A missed serve was -4. Coach says the score loudly each time a point is scored, or points are lost. The drill is done when we got to 10 or to -10.
Variations: (i) change the penalty for a missed serve, in the court and/or on-target, depending on your team's age/strength; (ii) after -10 or 10 is reached, a new target location is designated, and the drill is restarted.
Coach Houser
http://www.active.com/volleyball/Articles/3-Volleyball-Drills-to-Improve-Pressure-Serves.htm
Jump Higher with Plyos
Volleyball training should focus on the fundamentals of the game as well as on increasing vertical jump. But before anyone can hit the ball there has to be a great pass.
Passing is done with the arms straight and the ball should bounce off the arms between the wrist and elbow bend. You don't want to pass off of your thumbs.
The hitting is by far the most entertaining part of the game and the reason for the fan base. In order to be the best hitter you have to be able to jump high. Don't worry if you can't jump high right now you will be able to after doing some plyometric workouts.
What are plyos?
They are exercises designed to help you jump higher through training you stretch-reflex system to be more effective.
Here are some great exercises you can do to increase your vert.:
1. Squats- These aren't just any squats, you want to go down slow and then explode up. Speed is very important when training to jump.
2. Calf Raises- You want to find a step of something where your heel can go lower than the rest of your foot and again focus on going fast up and slow down.
3. Lunges- Not your normal lunges, these are jump lunges. In between each lunge you will jump your highest and then land with your other leg in front as you go down into another lunge.
These are just the start of your journey to jump higher for volleyball. You will notice that the more you do them the stronger you will get and the higher your vert will increase.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Volleyball-Training-Plyometric-Exercises&id=2511938
Passing is done with the arms straight and the ball should bounce off the arms between the wrist and elbow bend. You don't want to pass off of your thumbs.
The hitting is by far the most entertaining part of the game and the reason for the fan base. In order to be the best hitter you have to be able to jump high. Don't worry if you can't jump high right now you will be able to after doing some plyometric workouts.
What are plyos?
They are exercises designed to help you jump higher through training you stretch-reflex system to be more effective.
Here are some great exercises you can do to increase your vert.:
1. Squats- These aren't just any squats, you want to go down slow and then explode up. Speed is very important when training to jump.
2. Calf Raises- You want to find a step of something where your heel can go lower than the rest of your foot and again focus on going fast up and slow down.
3. Lunges- Not your normal lunges, these are jump lunges. In between each lunge you will jump your highest and then land with your other leg in front as you go down into another lunge.
These are just the start of your journey to jump higher for volleyball. You will notice that the more you do them the stronger you will get and the higher your vert will increase.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Volleyball-Training-Plyometric-Exercises&id=2511938
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
6 on 6 Tip Drill
This is basically a 6 on 6 scrimmage. Each team must have three contacts - a pass, set, and hit. The hit has to always be a tip.
The object of this volleyball conditioning drill is to always keep the ball in play and keep the rally going.
After a team tips, they rotate while the ball is being played on the other side of the net.
Benefits Rotating during the volley really keeps players active and communicating with one another. This volleyball conditioning drill is great for getting players used to playing with one another while also conditioning.
http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-conditioning-drills.html
The object of this volleyball conditioning drill is to always keep the ball in play and keep the rally going.
After a team tips, they rotate while the ball is being played on the other side of the net.
Benefits Rotating during the volley really keeps players active and communicating with one another. This volleyball conditioning drill is great for getting players used to playing with one another while also conditioning.
http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-conditioning-drills.html
Partner Passing Series
Purpose
All players need one partner and a ball. The purpose of the drill is for players to learn to effectively adjust their passing platform when getting into position to pass. Players should focus on moving their feet to get into good passing position.
First Progression
The first player tosses the ball to the second player who then passes the ball straight up to herself. The player then adjusts her feet and passing platform so the ball is in line with the center of her body. The player then passes the ball to her partner. This drill can be done in a continuous manner.
Second Progression
The next progression of these volleyball passing drills starts the same as the first with the player tossing the ball to their partner who then passes the ball straight up to herself. This time, the player turns so her right side is facing her partner and then adjusts her feet position and passes the ball angling her passing platform behind the ball. Players can alternate passing from their right and left sides.
Third Progression
The final progression of these volleyball passing drills involves players alternating between short quick passes and high passes. The quick passes are for replicating passing technique for passing easy serves or free balls. Passing the volleyball low and straight to your target can often lead to an advantage for running a quicker offense. The high pass may replicate a high bump set out to an outside hitter.
Fourth Progression
To make this drill a little more game like have the tosser twice the distance as the target and work with 2 balls to maintain the desired tempo.
Benefits
Players learn how to adjust their positioning depending on where they want to pass the ball. This drill also trains players to use their legs when passing.
http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-passing-drills.html
All players need one partner and a ball. The purpose of the drill is for players to learn to effectively adjust their passing platform when getting into position to pass. Players should focus on moving their feet to get into good passing position.
First Progression
The first player tosses the ball to the second player who then passes the ball straight up to herself. The player then adjusts her feet and passing platform so the ball is in line with the center of her body. The player then passes the ball to her partner. This drill can be done in a continuous manner.
Second Progression
The next progression of these volleyball passing drills starts the same as the first with the player tossing the ball to their partner who then passes the ball straight up to herself. This time, the player turns so her right side is facing her partner and then adjusts her feet position and passes the ball angling her passing platform behind the ball. Players can alternate passing from their right and left sides.
Third Progression
The final progression of these volleyball passing drills involves players alternating between short quick passes and high passes. The quick passes are for replicating passing technique for passing easy serves or free balls. Passing the volleyball low and straight to your target can often lead to an advantage for running a quicker offense. The high pass may replicate a high bump set out to an outside hitter.
Fourth Progression
To make this drill a little more game like have the tosser twice the distance as the target and work with 2 balls to maintain the desired tempo.
Benefits
Players learn how to adjust their positioning depending on where they want to pass the ball. This drill also trains players to use their legs when passing.
http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-passing-drills.html
Pipeline Passing
The purpose of this volleyball drill is to improve volleyball player lateral movement while forearm passing.
This volleyball drill needs two players. Place two dotted lines of the court about 10 feet apart. All passing occurs between these lines. After one player passes the ball to her partner, she must shuffle sideways to her right and touch the sideline. Next, she must shuffle back before the pass arrives back from her partner. After 10 passes each, shuffle to the left sideline for 10 more.
Benefits
Players learn how to get into proper passing position when tired. This volleyball passing drill can also be used for volleyball conditioning. The passer can improve lateral movement speed and agility.
Variations
Increase the distance players have to travel to make the drill more difficult. Also, players passing the ball lower can make the volleyball drill more challenging.
To make this drill a little more game like have the tosser twice the distance as the target and work with 2 balls to maintain the desired tempo.
Use this for conditioning by first starting at 10 repetitions and then add a couple repetitions each workout.
http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-passing-drills.html
This volleyball drill needs two players. Place two dotted lines of the court about 10 feet apart. All passing occurs between these lines. After one player passes the ball to her partner, she must shuffle sideways to her right and touch the sideline. Next, she must shuffle back before the pass arrives back from her partner. After 10 passes each, shuffle to the left sideline for 10 more.
Benefits
Players learn how to get into proper passing position when tired. This volleyball passing drill can also be used for volleyball conditioning. The passer can improve lateral movement speed and agility.
Variations
Increase the distance players have to travel to make the drill more difficult. Also, players passing the ball lower can make the volleyball drill more challenging.
To make this drill a little more game like have the tosser twice the distance as the target and work with 2 balls to maintain the desired tempo.
Use this for conditioning by first starting at 10 repetitions and then add a couple repetitions each workout.
http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-passing-drills.html
Setter Concentration Drill
This drill involves a setter going back and forth under the net setting for both teams.
This volleyball setting drill starts by the coach tossing a team a free ball. The ball is passed up to the setter and the setter runs a play. The hitter places the ball deep by tipping, hitting a high arcing shot or taking the ball overhead with the hands. This gives the setter a little more time to get to the other side of the net to get ready to set.
Benefits This drill is good for conditioning and training the setter to concentrate on getting in good setting position.
http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-setting-drills.html
This volleyball setting drill starts by the coach tossing a team a free ball. The ball is passed up to the setter and the setter runs a play. The hitter places the ball deep by tipping, hitting a high arcing shot or taking the ball overhead with the hands. This gives the setter a little more time to get to the other side of the net to get ready to set.
Benefits This drill is good for conditioning and training the setter to concentrate on getting in good setting position.
http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-setting-drills.html
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