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 [...]
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 [...]
90-minute Intermediate Practice Focused on Match Prep
Here's a 90-minute volleyball practice plan focused on match prep for an intermediate level team: Warm-Up (10 minutes): Start with a light jog around the court to get the blood flowing. Then, do some [...]
90-minute Intermediate Practice Focused on Serving
Here's a 90-minute volleyball practice plan focused on serving for an intermediate level team: Warm-Up (10 minutes): Start with a light jog around the court to get the blood flowing. Then, do some dynamic [...]
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, [...]
3-on-3 with a baby
Purpose This game helps develop communication skills, peripheral vision, and ball control. Setup Position three players on each side of the net. Give one player from each team a ball (the "baby"). The coach [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Reading the Setter
Purpose This activity helps players learn to read the setter to anticipate where sets will go. Setup Position 1 setter and 3 hitters on one side of the net. All remaining players line up [...]