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Comment on Targeting the Chair Serving Drill with Maci Battle – Rocket City Volleyball Club by Mark Patenaude

Mark Patenaude — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:13:02 +0000

Like this drill. I would argue that in addition to accuracy, an effective serve also has no spin (floater) and has a flat trajectory. Speed, float, flat should be the three components of an effective serve. This chair drill can provide an additional challenge to change up serving practice that can effectively work on those three components.

Comment on Technical Focuses for Setting & Passing with Michael Fisher & Kamalani Akeo – Univ. of Pittsburgh by Luke Herriges

Luke Herriges — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:08:38 +0000

At what height and distance off the net & from the sideline do you set the target trainer?

Comment on Speed Development: Wickets and Flys with Joe Eby – Baldwin Wallace Univ. by Jason Rudich

Jason Rudich — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:57:37 +0000

What is the recovery between reps?

Comment on Finishing Drills with Zak Boisvert – St. Louis Univ. by cornelius Burton

cornelius Burton — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:05:48 +0000

Great drill will use at practice today

Comment on Communication System for Infielders and Outfielders on Fly Balls with Rudy Garbalosa – Lynn Univ. by Ron Valenti

Ron Valenti — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:32:51 +0000

Here’s another idea. Hit flair with a machine to land midway between an infield and outfield position. Once the machine is set, play two players back-to-back on the exact spot. Feed the machine again and when you do have the two players run in opposite directions (towards and away from the machine). When the ball hits, have the other players mark the spot the runners were at that moment.
You have just established two lines for your flair communication drill, infielders on one mark, outfielders on the other.
With both fielders facing the machine, as soon as the ball is fed, the two fielders attempt to catch the flair. If done correctly, most the time the runners should arrive at the ball at the same time.
The inconsistencies of the machine and running speed will make the drill more realistic.
As always, teach the communication skills, such as: it’s the infielder’s ball until call off; the outfielder has preference but needs to call the ball as soon as he knows he can catch it; If called off, the infielder peels around the outfielder and backs him up in case of a dropped ball.

Comment on Communication System for Infielders and Outfielders on Fly Balls with Rudy Garbalosa – Lynn Univ. by Ron Valenti

Ron Valenti — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:18:09 +0000

Set up a machine that will pump flairs midway between an infield and outfield position. Position two players with better than average speed, back-to-back, and as soon as you place a ball in the machine, have them run in opposite directions. When the ball lands on the ground, have other team members mark the exact spot where the two runners were when the ball hit.
You now have established the staring points (form two lines) for both outfielders and infielders.
Communication drill: When you place a ball in the machine, the first player in each line go after the ball. If set up correctly, the two players should arrive at the landing spot at about the same time.
Use all the rules of communication: Outfielder has preference; it’s the infielder’s ball until called off. They will learn to trust each other and learn the rules of communication.
You can also include a second infielder or outfielder by setting up the drill with 3 players running in different positions. The inconsistency of all machines and players speed will make the drill very realistic.

Comment on Bottom Position: Inside Standup Escape with Teyon Ware – Univ. of Northern Colorado by Peter Princi

Peter Princi — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:45 +0000

Tried and true method. On problem we have had as we come across to catch the top man’s hand sometimes we end up giving hi ours. Any tips on how to prevent that?

Comment on Popcorn Flyball Drill with Michele Biffle – Langham Creek High School (TX) by Matthew Bomersbach

Matthew Bomersbach — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:16:11 +0000

This is an excellent drill. We incorporated in our daily practice plan and saw tremendous improvement from our OFers throughout the season.

Comment on Mental Toughness: A Skill That Can Be Developed with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ. by jordan.henry.iii@gmail.com

jordan.henry.iii@gmail.com — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:11:28 +0000

I enjoy listen to Dr .Hacker speech it is one of the best that all Coaches and players need to hear this . Thank You Henry Joran iii.

Comment on 400 Meter Training: Frequently Asked Questions with Chris Wineberg – Univ. of Cincinnati by Coaches Insider Team

Coaches Insider Team — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:12:54 +0000

In reply to James Fuller (HHS). Hello, the spreadsheet download link is on the description of the video and I will also email it to you as well.