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Back Set with Kevin Hambly - Univ. of Illinois

Back Set with Kevin Hambly – Univ. of Illinois

Watch as Coach Kevin Hambly explains and a player demonstrates Proper Back Setting Technique.

Jan 19, 2015

Volleyball Try-Out Drill Ideas

Running volleyball try-outs is obviously about assessing players. Oftentimes, however, it’s also a question of managing a large number of players. If you don’t have to manage a lot of players you can run virtually a regular training session which…

Jan 19, 2015

Quick Hitter With a Back Row Attacker Drill – Russ Rose – Penn State Univ.

Coach Russ Rose explains and his squad demonstrates this Quick Hitter with a Back Row Attacker Drill

Dec 30, 2014

Mad – Middle Drill

Purpose:
To give the middle hitters the opportunity to attack three different sets while teaching them the correct position to jump from.

Dec 30, 2014

Creating Misdirection – Jim Moore – Univ. of OR

Coach Jim Moore explains and his squad demonstrates methods of creating misdirection

Dec 18, 2014

Dig Like a Pro: Exercises for Volleyball Mobility

When you have to act fast in multiple directions in a sport like volleyball, you need to have good mobility in your calves, hips and spine. Otherwise, you end up with improper form that can lead to injury.

The following exercises can be…

Dec 18, 2014

Avalanche Scoring Drill – Bond Shymansky – Univ. of Iowa

Coach Bond Shymansky explains the Avalanche drill and his squad performs it.

Dec 3, 2014

Club Volleyball Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Program – The Outside Resource Model

One of the most difficult tasks in club volleyball is to create an offseason program that produces results. There are two ways to do this: in-house at the club or utilizing outside recourses to get the job done. In this article, we’ll take a look…

Dec 2, 2014

Individual Defense – Kevin Hambly – Univ. of IL

Coach Kevin Hambly discusses and players demonstrate back up, stopping and playing defense

Nov 19, 2014

Volleyball Recruiting: Searching for More Than Talent

“Play as much as possible.”

That’s what most volleyball recruits think college coaches want them to do before they make it to the next level. But in the eyes of a recruiting college volleyball coach, recruits should be doing many other things—

Nov 19, 2014

Defense to 100 Drill

This drill is a tremendous opportunity to work on overlapping areas, verbal communication, and movement.

Purpose
To provide repeated opportunities for a team to dig balls on defense.

Setup
Two coaches or other consistent attackers set up…

Oct 8, 2014

Double-Sided Swing Hit

Objective: Train players to serve receive then swing hit down the line. Serve receive training

Equipment Needed: 15-20 balls, 2 ball carts, 2 extra antennas

Directions: Divide your team into two groups.

Oct 1, 2014

Warm Up: Catch Games with Leisa Rosen – Univ. of Michigan

Coach Leisa Rosen explains and players demonstrate these Warm Up – Catch Games

Sep 17, 2014
Setting Footwork Drills with Anne Kordes

Setting Footwork Drills with Anne Kordes

Coach Anne Kordes explains and players demonstrate these Setting Footwork Drills

Sep 17, 2014

Keys for Passing: Face the Line of the Ball with Kevin Hambly

Coach Kevin Hambly explains and players demonstrate this Passing Drill

Sep 3, 2014

Double Jump Drill

One athlete with ball on each of the two hitting boxes at net, 10 feet apart.

Athlete holds the ball above the plane of the net.

Three blockers – one at net in front of left side athlete/box. Other two blockers in line ready to enter drill…

Aug 29, 2014

Block Party: Adjusting to the Pace

In today’s game, opposing offenses are bringing more attackers at a faster pace, putting more stress on blockers and defense than ever before. Four or five attackers vs. three blockers does not equate well for the defense. So how does your block…

Aug 29, 2014

Warm Up Passing Drill – Bala Spencer – Kamehameha Schools (HI)

Coach Bala Spencer explains and players demonstrate this warm up passing drill

Aug 19, 2014

4 v 4 Defensive Drill – Matthew Cribbin – American International College

Coach Matthew Cribbin explains and players demonstrate this defensive drill

Aug 19, 2014

Expecting Greatness

Being pregnant during season was great! All my cravings were fulfilled: from buffet for breakfast (right up my alley) to dessert for dinner (“I am having a craving!”). On a serious note, I had great role models like my mother, my high school coach…

Aug 19, 2014

A Look at the University of Minnesota’s Ideal Strength and Conditioning Program

“There is no best strength and conditioning program, only an ideal one.”

We just finished a three part series on the University of Minnesota’s approach to strength and conditioning in the last issue of Performance Conditioning Volleyball. This…

Aug 19, 2014

Ultimate Volleyball Workout

To be a great volleyball player you need speed, quickness and crazy jumps. What is the “best workout” to develop a championship-caliber volleyball player?

If you are tight on time, this is the workout for you. It includes only four exercises…

Aug 19, 2014

ACL Injuries: The Concussion of the Knee?

The concussion buzz continues. The NFL has just launched a new “Heads Up Football ” youth football program aimed at stopping the exodus of young boys from playing tackle football (USA Football reports the estimated number of participants at 2.82…

Aug 19, 2014

Volleyball Workout Do’s and Don’ts

Volleyball has specific physical demands. You must have speed, power and agility with short rest intervals. Since you don’t want to waste time training skills that won’t help you in your sport, let’s look at some common volleyball workout…

Aug 19, 2014

2 Speed Drills to Improve Your Volleyball Game

Volleyball is a game of quick feet and fast reactions. Most movements are performed in 3- to 5-step patterns, so it is critical for players to master first step speed mechanics.

Going from a dead stop to full speed in a few steps requires a…

Aug 19, 2014

Increase Your Vert for Volleyball With 3 Plyos

Volleyball players must have a big vert. Jumping high helps you deliver ferocious spikes and be a defensive force on the court. And the best way to improve this skill is with plyometrics—but not everyone understands this type of exercise.

Aug 19, 2014

Avoid Low Back Pain With This Stretching Technique

Sore low backs are common among volleyball players midway through the season. Despite their athleticism and dedicated training, many players suffer from back pain. The cause is simple to diagnose but hard to treat. Volleyball players move in short…

Aug 19, 2014

Swing Mechanics: “Getting Into the Swing of Things”

Attacking the ball is no different than hitting a baseball, swinging a golf club or serving a tennis ball: mechanics are everything! Let’s be very clear here from the beginning — an athlete does NOT have to be jacked or super-buff to bring the heat.

Aug 19, 2014

3 Fun and Effective Volleyball Serving Drills

The skills of a successful volleyball athlete are learned in practice, including becoming an effective server. Practicing serving is as important as any hitting, setting or passing drill, especially when the exercise mirrors a real game scenario.

Aug 19, 2014

Serving and Passing Butterfly

Directions:
Team 1 serves to Team 2 and vice versa.
Give a point, for every 3 ball pass a team executes. Goal is to get 50 passes in 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes…

Aug 19, 2014
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  • Middles Warmup: Tracking the Ball with Jessica Burke – St. Thomas More Catholic High School (LA)

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