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Ute vs Ute Attacking Drill

Ute vs. Ute Attacking Drill with Beth Launiere – Univ. of Utah

Watch as Coach Beth Launiere discusses, and players demonstrate this Ute vs. Ute attacking drill that forces hitters to be creative and find a way to score when the block knows where they are hitting.

Dec 11, 2019
Setting Passer Depth Based on Serve Speed

Setting Passer Depth Based on Serve Speed with Vinh Nguyen – Univ. of Hartford

Watch as Coach explains that if you serve and pass well, you can win many games. Passing consistency is directly affected by the server and the speed of the serve. Through analytics you can determine […]

Dec 5, 2019
Making the Move: Are You Ready to Be a Head Coach?

Making the Move: Are You Ready to Be a Head Coach

By: Zach Weinberg, Assistant Coach – Tennessee Tech Univ. Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association There are many different stages in a volleyball coach’s career, and for many […]

Dec 5, 2019
Blocking Against a Slide

Blocking Against a Slide with Keegan Cook – Univ. of Minnesota

Watch as Coach Keegan Cook discusses blocking against the slide. Players demonstrate 2 moves: crossover and shuffle, and coach talks about the factors that help decide which move to use.

Nov 21, 2019
Getting Behind the Deep Ball

Getting Behind the Deep Ball with Brian Gimmillaro

Watch as Coach Brian Gimmillaro discusses the benefits of getting your body behind the ball before contact when passing. This becomes more and more important the further the ball is outside of your body.

Nov 14, 2019
Chain Back Setting Drill

Chain Back Setting Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team

Watch as Felipe Coronel and Lauren Carlini explain, and setters demonstrate this chain back setting drill. This is a team drill and requires constant communication from the setter. The drill works on how to back […]

Oct 17, 2019
Passing Platform Angles

Passing Platform Angles with Ryan Theis – Marquette Univ.

Watch as Coach Ryan Theis explains, and a player demonstrates this passing platform drill. The result of a pass is a reflection based on the platform angles a player creates. This is a one knee […]

Oct 17, 2019
Strike Fast: First Kill Opportunity Drill

Strike Fast: First Kill Opportunity Drill

By: AVCA Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association It seems like the season just ended, but here we are – back in the gym as the season approaches! […]

Oct 17, 2019
Post-Match Analysis: Practice Implementation

Post-Match Analysis: Practice Implementation with Chad Callihan – Furman Univ.

Watch as Coach Chad Callihan explains the importance of using post-match analysis to correct mistakes and build a better practice in preparation for the next match. He encourages you to not get hung up on […]

Oct 3, 2019
Improving the Speed of Your Attack

Improving the Speed of Your Attack with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer

Watch as Coach Ron Zwerver explains the importance of moving fast between ball touches. When a player attacks the ball, the approach is normally faster and this creates a disadvantage for the blocker.

Oct 3, 2019
Sum of All Parts - Your Team Is a Product of Your Training

Sum of All Parts – Your Team Is a Product of Your Training

By: Nick MacRae, Long Beach State Univ. Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Provided by: AVCA Throughout the process of winning back-to-back NCAA National Championships with the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team, Head Coach Alan […]

Oct 3, 2019
Blocking: Planning and Reading

Blocking: Planning and Reading with Hugh McCutcheon – (Retired) Univ. of Minnesota

Watch as Coach Hugh McCutcheon discusses the importance of knowing what your opponent’s tendencies are, which allows for better defensive preparation. Coach also states that reading is the premier skill in volleyball and he suggests […]

Sep 18, 2019
Hitting: Jump Approach

Hitting: Jump Approach with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)

Watch as Coach Jim Moore explains, and players demonstrate the jump approach. This is a good exercise for players struggling with their approach. Start at the ten-foot line and approach the net with right/left steps […]

Sep 18, 2019
Team Building Activity Instructions

Team Building Activity Instructions

By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]

Sep 18, 2019
Hitting Footwork: Small, Bigger, Biggest

Hitting Footwork: Small, Bigger, Biggest with Ryan McGuyre – Baylor Univ.

Watch as Coach Ryan McGuyre explains, and players demonstrate this hitting footwork drill with emphasis on how many steps to take. The hitters will take four steps. The size of the steps is important to […]

Sep 4, 2019
Two Minute 6-on-6 Pressure Cooker Drill

Two Minute 6-on-6 Pressure Cooker Drill with Jacob Thompson – Rouse High School (TX)

Watch as Coach Jacob Thompson explains, and players demonstrate this two minute 6-on-6 pressure cooker drill in which the receiving team must get 7 points in a two minute span.

Sep 4, 2019
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year

If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]

Sep 4, 2019
Thumb Up and Thumb Down Attacking Progression

Thumb Up and Thumb Down Attacking Progression with Brian Gerwig – Arkansas State Univ.

Watch as Coach Brian Gerwig explains how blocks are bigger and blockers are better as skill level increases. The feet and body should be used to put your shoulder in a good spot then use […]

Aug 22, 2019
Scouting an Opponent - Checklists

Scouting an Opponent – Checklists

By: Joe Trinsey Originally Published in: The Volleyball Coaching Bible Volume II Provided by: Human Kinetics It’s a great idea to have a checklist to run down every time you begin to scout an opponent. […]

Aug 22, 2019
Short and Deep Drill

Short and Deep Drill with Cliff Hastings – Parkland College

Watch as Coach Cliff Hastings explains, and players demonstrate this short and deep drill. It is important that the players are trained in all aspects, with the players at the net working on offensive skills, […]

Aug 7, 2019
Competitive Multi Player Drill: Three vs Six

Competitive Multiplayer Drill: Three vs Six

By: Teri Clemens and Jenny McDowell Originally Published in: The Volleyball Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose To give players practice in playing six-person defense and transitioning to offense. Setup One passer (who covers […]

Aug 7, 2019
Blocking Recommendations

Blocking Recommendations with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.

Watch as Coach Bob Bertucci discusses his blocking recommendations for high school and club teams. He encourages coaches not to spend too much time working on multiple methods of blocking footwork in practice – pick […]

Jul 18, 2019
Mentoring

Mentoring

By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]

Jul 18, 2019
Individual Defense Drill

Individual Defense Drill with Beth Launiere – Univ. of Utah

Watch as Coach Beth Launiere explains, and players demonstrate this individual defensive drill that focuses on transitioning from serving to digging. This drill is run on two courts – one court features serving and digging […]

Jul 3, 2019
Frenzy 6-On-6 Serve Receive Drill

Frenzy 6-On-6 Serve Receive Drill with Jacob Thompson – Rouse High School (TX)

Watch as Coach Jacob Thompson explains, and players demonstrate the Frenzy 6-On-6 Serve Receive Drill. This point-based exercise is usually two to three minutes but can be extended.

Jul 3, 2019
Learned Optimism

Learned Optimism

By: Mike Hebert Originally Published in: Thinking Volleyball Provided by: Human Kinetics For those of us who had become skeptical of the power of positive thinking (repeating affirmations and visualizations to oneself) as the road […]

Jul 3, 2019
Digging: Reducing False Movements

Digging: Reducing False Movements with Brian Gimmillaro

Watch as Coach Brian Gimmillaro explains, and a player demonstrates that you move before, during, and after a dig, but you cannot have any false movements in executing your defensive responsibilities.

Jun 20, 2019
Post-Match: Analyze Yourself

Post-Match: Analyze Yourself with Chad Callihan – Furman Univ.

Watch as Coach Chad Callihan discusses that, after a match, it is important to analyze yourself as a coach and see what you can do better to help your team be successful.

Jun 20, 2019
Seeking Continuous Improvement

Seeking Continuous Improvement

By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]

Jun 20, 2019
Blocking Footwork: Hop and Block Drill

Blocking Footwork: Hop and Block Drill with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.

Watch as Coach Bob Bertucci explains, and players demonstrate this hop and block drill.

Jun 6, 2019
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  • Middles Warmup: Tracking the Ball with Jessica Burke – St. Thomas More Catholic High School (LA)

    Middles Warmup: Tracking the Ball with Jessica Burke – St. Thomas More Catholic High School (LA)

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    Blocking Warm Up Drill with Jaylen Reyes – Univ. of Nebraska

  • Middle Attacking: Self Toss to Attack Drills with Dan Meske – Univ. of Louisville

    Middle Attacking: Self Toss to Attack Drills with Dan Meske – Univ. of Louisville

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    Under Over Attacking Drill with Allie Yaeger – Binghamton Univ.

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