Jousting Drill

Jousting Drill - Volleyball Blocking Drills

Start with a player on each side of the net. The coach tosses a ball ball up so it will land on top of the net. The players have the choice of blocking or trying to push the ball through the block.

The point is to work on winning the “50/50” ball. Players will find that it's often the second player that pushes that wins the joust.

Small players commonly win the jousts because they have to push up and forward while taller players try to push forward and down. This gives the smaller player the mechanical advantage.

Players should develop their own unique volleyball strategies for trying to win a joust. A common technique for jousting is to just hold your ground when you first make contact, wait, and then push through.

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