Setting while walking
Purpose This drill helps setters learn ball control and concentration. Setup Divide the players into two groups on each side of the court. How it works Starting in one corner, the player walk across the [...]
Passing from 10-20-30
Purpose This drill helps players gauge the force required to pass the ball to a target from various distances. Setup This drill is run using the lines on a traditional volleyball court. Divide players into [...]
Move and Pass
Purpose This teaches new players to get into position and make a pass on a ball that does not come right to the player – they need to be able to react and move [...]
Beginner ball warmups
Purpose To warm up players' arm muscles and shoulders loosened up Setup Have players pair up and give each pair a ball (if there is an uneven number of players, let one group have three) [...]
Volleyball stretches
Purpose To warm up players' arm muscles Setup Have players spread out and assign one or two players to lead the stretches How it works Work through various stretches for the arms, legs, and core. [...]
Ball throws
Purpose To warm up players' arm muscles. Setup Have players pair up and give each pair a ball (if there is an uneven number of players, let one group have three) Have each pair of [...]
Jogging
Purpose To warm up players' legs and get blood flowing. Setup Take players to a suitable area. Jogging around the court works well if a larger area isn't available. How it works Have players jog [...]
Spider serving
Purpose This drill focuses on aim and gives more repetitions for weaker servers. Setup All players line up behind the service line. Each player should have a ball How it works The first player [...]
Serve and shag
Purpose To practice serving while warming up and helping condition the body Setup Divide players into two groups, lined up on one serving line Give each player a ball How it works On go, players [...]
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 [...]