Middle Blocker Reach Drill
Purpose This activity develops better speed and form for middle blockers. Setup Middle blockers stands at center of net Coach stands at center on opposite side of net with a basket of balls How [...]
Pass and cover drill
Purpose This activity emphasizes quick reaction time. Setup Have players line up in a single file line. Coach stands near the net with a basket of balls. How it works Coach tosses a ball [...]
10′ Line Scrimmage
Purpose This activity helps players develop their short game by playing in front of the 10' line. Setup Position 3 players on each side of the net in front of the 10' line. How [...]
Reach and Snap Hitting Drill
Purpose This activity teaches hitters to reach high and snap on the hit. Setup Place a standing block at the net and have a hitter stand on box Position a blocker on other side [...]
Four Corner Hitting
Purpose This activity teaches outside hitters to hit and tip to different locations on the court. Setup Either tape off the corners of the court or place a chair in each corner Line up [...]
Transitioning from Defense to Approach
Purpose This activity teaches outside hitters to transition from passing defense to their hitting approach. Setup Line up the players behind the 10 foot line How it works One at a time, each player [...]
Transitioning from Blocking to Approach
Purpose This activity teaches outside hitters to transition from blocking at the net to their hitting approach. Setup Line up the players behind the 10 foot line How it works One at a time, [...]
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 [...]