Block, Transition, Attack Drill
Purpose This activity helps hitters learn to transition from defense to offense. Setup Attacker stands at net Player B (or a coach) stands on the other side of the net and holds a ball [...]
90-minute Sample First Practice for Intermediate Players
Here's a 90-minute volleyball practice plan for the first practice for a high school team: Introductions and Warm-Up (20 minutes): Start by introducing yourself as the coach and having the players introduce themselves. Then, [...]
60-minute Beginner Practice Focused on Attacking
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 [...]
Short court, narrow court scrimmage
Purpose This drill forces players to change their approach on the fly and encourages the development of ball control. Setup Place a third antenna at the mid-point of the net. Position 2 players on [...]
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 [...]
3 on 6 Scrimmage
Purpose This activity is a way for teams without 12 players to scrimmage. Setup Position 6 players on one side of the net and 3 on the other. Have players transition to their standard [...]
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 [...]
Coverage using a racquetball court
Purpose This activity teaches coverage while hitting. Setup Position setter to the right near the back wall of the racquetball court position 1 or 2 hitters to the left of the setter about 10 [...]
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 [...]