Watch as Coach Christy Johnson-Lynch explains and players demonstrate this dig – set drill. The liberos will bump set and everyone else will over hand set. When digging, the objective is to dig 5-10 feet […]
Back Setting with Craig Skinner – Univ. of KY
Watch as Coach Craig Skinner explains and players demonstrate this back setting drill. The setters are in a sitting position with the focus on hand placement and not arching the back but keeping it vertical.
Mental Toughness Drills
By: Teri Clemens and Jenny McDowell Originally Published in: The Volleyball Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics WHATEVER DRILL Purpose To encourage an understanding of positive communication, both verbal and nonverbal, when dealing with those […]
Counseling Sessions with Geoff Carlston – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Geoff Carlston discusses how individual players react to misplays and errors and the team’s reaction to that player. Coaches should encourage players not to act negatively after a bad play, but to […]
Ball Control – Up and Back Passing Drill with Anne Kordes – Univ. of Louisville
Coach Anne Kordes explains and players demonstrate this ball control – up and back passing drill. The passer receives the ball on the end line and, after passing, moves two steps forward before sprinting to […]
Understanding Motivation and the Learning Process
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Effective coaches devote considerable time to identifying and creating training activities for their athletes. But even the most creative and engaging […]
All For Good Measure: Trying to Assess the Libero Position
To those outside the volleyball community, the libero is typically known as “the girl in the different colored jersey.” However, since its creation in 1998, the libero has evolved into one of the most unique and important positions in the sport…
Four Ways to Beat the Block with Todd Dagenais – UCF
Watch as Coach Todd Dagenais discusses his serve receive system and the four ways to beat the defensive block. He explains isolation, overloading someone, crossing patterns, and a trick play.
Box Blocking Drill with Cliff Hastings – Parkland College
Watch as Coach Cliff Hastings explains and players demonstrate this box blocking drill. The emphasis is on getting the hands and feet moving together, getting the line closed, and pushing the ball back into the […]
Team Culture – Balance of Criticism and Encouragement
By: Becky Schmidt Originally Published in: The Volleyball Coaching Bible Volume II Provided by: Human Kinetics A positive team climate is one in which athletes improve their ability and learn more about their potential. The […]
Serving Drills: Four-Square and Tic-Tac-Toe
Each side of the court is divided in half, using lines, tape, cones, markers, or jump ropes. Four teams of two or three players and a supply of balls are on the endline behind a zone…
Hitter Heck Drill – Nancy Dorsey – St. James Academy HS (KS)
Watch as Coach Nancy Dorsey explains and players demonstrate the Hitter Heck Drill.
2nd Performance with Paco Labrador – Naval Academy
Watch as Coach Paco Labrador discusses a player’s 2nd performance when the whistle blows and the ball is dead. How does the player react to negative situations? Are they negative or do they keep their […]
Net Series Drills with Tanya Jarvis – Orlando-Tampa Volleyball Academy
Watch as Coach Tanya Jarvis explains and players demonstrate these net series drills with emphasis on scooping the ball out of the net and working on platform angles.
Advanced Mental Strategies – Methods Employed by Great Athletes During Competition
By: Dorothy Webb – Head Volleyball Coach, PERA Professor of the Practice – Wellesley College Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association In college, my teammates and I had our own sports psychologist. We were the […]
Team Reaction After Losing a Point with Bond Shymansky – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Bond Shymansky discusses how they practice dealing with losing a point with timely and positive feedback that communicates real solutions to correct vital issues.
Body Posture with Alyssa D’Errico – University of Dayton
Watch as Coach Alyssa D’Errico explains and players demonstrate three body positions: Regular (athletic position), Medium (passing position), and Low (defensive position).
Main Event: Competitive Multi Player Drill
By: Teri Clemens and Jenny McDowell Originally Published in: The Volleyball Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose To allow players to face off in small groups and to encourage competitive play by rewarding […]
Evaluating Technical and Tactical Skills
Volleyball is the ultimate team sport. Players need to master many technical skills and know how to apply those skills in tactical situations. Most of the focus in team practices and individual training sessions is on the development and…
Outside Hitters Transition Footwork – Diane Flick – Western WA Univ. [VIDEO]
Coach Diane Flick explains and players demonstrate this footwork drill
Postgame Meetings with Paco Labrador – Naval Academy
Watch as Coach Paco Labrador discusses postgame meetings and why he is not in favor of them. After looking at stats and watching game video, he is more prepared to speak with his team after […]
3 on 3 Speedball Drill with Eric Schulze VC United (IL)
Watch as Coach Eric Schulze explains and players demonstrate this 3 on 3 speedball drill. This is a competitive out-of-system serve and receive drill.
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Leadership is generally defined as a process of influence. A coach’s leadership style, then, comprises […]
Teaching Players How to Read [ARTICLE]
I wanted to walk into the local volleyball superstore and purchase a user manual to teach reading. I quickly found out nothing like that existed: neither the store nor the manual. Without any professional literature on the topic, it seemed…
Strength and Conditioning: Step Up-Leg Lift with Nancy Dorsey – St. James Academy (KS) [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Nancy Dorsey explains and a player demonstrates this step up exercise combined with a leg lift that helps correct muscle and strength imbalance from one leg to the other.
Passing Warm Up Drill with Alyssa D’Errico – University of Dayton
Watch as Coach Alyssa D’Errico explains and players demonstrate this competitive passing warm up drill with emphasis on hand position and moving your feet while shuffling.
Improving Your FBSO [ARTICLE]
Every program seems to have its own favorite metric for measuring its team’s progress and, ultimately, its success. Some have hitting efficiency at…
Looking for Inspiration? Look at the Best! [ARTICLE]
Growing up in the 70’s, I watched a lot of professional basketball. As a Denver native, I watched Denver Rockets games (then a member of the American…
AVCA Video Tip – You Dig, I Set Drill for Liberos [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Tom Hilbert (Colorado St.) explains and players demonstrate this libero digging and setting drill.
Short Serve Defense – Cliff Hastings – Parkland College [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Cliff Hastings explains and players demonstrate this two kneepad drill for short serve defense.