Scrimmage: Reverse Sideout
Purpose To practice running the offense out of serve receive with an emphasis on quick points. Setup Position players on both sides of the net as if starting a regular scrimmage. How it works [...]
Simple blocking and hitting over balls
Purpose To help front row players develop blocking and skills to play over balls Setup Line up front row players in single file lines behind their position (right-side, middle, left-side). The coach stands on [...]
Synchronized attacking and blocking
Purpose To practice hitting approaches and blocking at the same time. Setup Position 3 players at the net facing the net. Each of these players gets a ball. Position 3 other players on the [...]
Synchronized blocking
Purpose To practice blocking as a team. Setup Position 3 players at the net facing the net. Each of these players gets a ball. Position 3 other players on the opposite side of the [...]
Scrimmage: Earned points only
Purpose To allow players to scrimmage while removing penalties for errors and encouraging aggressive play. Setup Position players on both sides of the net as if starting a regular scrimmage. How it works The [...]
Scrimmage: Equal number of serves
Purpose To allow players to scrimmage while giving each player multiple serve attempts. Setup Position players on both sides of the net as if starting a regular scrimmage. How it works The players scrimmage [...]
Close the Hole
Purpose The purpose of this volleyball drill is to work on closing the hole between blockers. Setup You need a setter and hitters in a hitting line Position two blockers on the other side of [...]
Close the Hole
Purpose The purpose of this volleyball drill is to work on closing the hole between blockers. Setup You need a setter and hitters in a hitting line Position two blockers on the other side of [...]
Blocking form practice
Purpose This helps players develop good form on their blocks. By eliminating the live ball we allow them to focus on their technique. Setup 4-5 players line up, facing the net, directly in front of [...]