Here’s a 60-minute volleyball practice plan for beginners focused on attacking:
- Warm-Up (10 minutes): Start with a light jog around the court to get the blood flowing. Then, do some dynamic stretching exercises to prepare the muscles for activity. These can include lunges, leg swings, arm circles, and high knees.
- Hitting Technique (15 minutes): Teach the proper hitting technique to the players, focusing on approach, timing, and arm swing. Break the technique down into simple steps and have the players practice them individually before putting them together.
- Hitting Drills (20 minutes): Have the players practice hitting the ball to focus on accuracy and consistency. You can use cones or targets to help them aim for a specific area of the court. Also, introduce different types of hits, such as line hits or cross-court hits, and have the players practice them.
- Hitting Games (10 minutes): Finish the practice with a hitting game. This can be as simple as dividing the players into teams and seeing which team can hit the ball over the net the most times in a row. Or you can have the players hit to specific targets on the other side of the court. Keep it fun and engaging.
- Cool-Down (5 minutes): Finish the practice with some static stretching exercises to help the players cool down and prevent injury.
Here are suggestions for beginner-level hitting drills and games.
Remember to provide feedback and encouragement to the players throughout the practice. Consistent practice and feedback will help the players develop their hitting skills and become more confident on the court.