Watch as Coach Rod Walsh explains and players demonstrate this Setting Cover Drill.
Middles Spacing Drill with Tonya Johnson
Watch as Coach Tonya Johnson explains and players demonstrate this Middles Spacing Drill.
Volleyball Conditioning 20-year Report: Lessons Learned
The next issue of Performance Conditioning Volleyball celebrates our 20th year of publishing. It couldn’t have happened without the great support of the American Volleyball Coaches Association and United States Volleyball Association (as it was…
Back Set with Kevin Hambly – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Kevin Hambly explains and a player demonstrates Proper Back Setting Technique.
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…
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
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.
Creating Misdirection – Jim Moore – Univ. of OR
Coach Jim Moore explains and his squad demonstrates methods of creating misdirection
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…
Avalanche Scoring Drill – Bond Shymansky – Univ. of Iowa
Coach Bond Shymansky explains the Avalanche drill and his squad performs it.
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…
Individual Defense – Kevin Hambly – Univ. of IL
Coach Kevin Hambly discusses and players demonstrate back up, stopping and playing defense
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—
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…
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.
Warm Up: Catch Games with Leisa Rosen – Univ. of Michigan
Coach Leisa Rosen explains and players demonstrate these Warm Up – Catch Games
Setting Footwork Drills with Anne Kordes
Coach Anne Kordes explains and players demonstrate these Setting Footwork Drills
Keys for Passing: Face the Line of the Ball with Kevin Hambly
Coach Kevin Hambly explains and players demonstrate this Passing Drill
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…
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…
Warm Up Passing Drill – Bala Spencer – Kamehameha Schools (HI)
Coach Bala Spencer explains and players demonstrate this warm up passing drill
4 v 4 Defensive Drill – Matthew Cribbin – American International College
Coach Matthew Cribbin explains and players demonstrate this defensive drill
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…