An Outline for Coaching Volleyball

Drill Tips

1. Hit with topspin down to partner.
2. Have partner hold the ball up high – approach and hit out of hand.
3. Hold ball above the net and hit out of hand.
4. Hit ball from coaches toss (1’s).
5. Hit setters set.

Blocking

Sequence should be: watch the ball, pass to setter (make sure there is no setter dump), then focus on the hitter (where are shoulders facing)?

Footwork

Outside blocker – step – hop – plant – jump (landing should be 2 feet)
Middle blocker – big step – crossover hop (this saves time – balance is key)

Responsibilities

Outside hit – outside sets block and the middle seals
Middle hit – middle sets block and the outside seals

Drills: Approach the net, middle, strong side, etc (blockers move and react) Toss ball to setter – setter sets any hitter (or dumps the ball…) Blocking lines – pair up, footwork and simultaneous jump

Emergency Save

Mentality: “Dig the ball first, and then worry about the floor”

Different types of emergency saves are:

1. Run through.
2. Drop Under.
3. Barrel roll.
4. Sprawl – natural continuation of the digging process.
5. Extension.
6. High ball dig.

1. Run through – run, drop inside shoulder – contact the ball and swing arms back into court – continue moving around the ball.
2. Drop under – lunge step to the side – drop the shoulder – swing arms to the target.
3. Barrel roll – drop under contact and continue to hit the floor and roll over shoulder that was dropped.
4. Sprawl – lunge forward and push off front foot, arms extend out.
5. Extension – one or two arm sprawl out to the side at an angle.
6. Highball dig – arms reach out to side and up – drop inside shoulder, lift outside leg.

Drill – Practice Emergency skills without the ball.
Drill – Practice Run throughs, drop unders, and rolls w/ tossed ball.
Drill – Practice Sprawls and extensions from hit balls.

Key - Watch the ball – pass to the setter – when the ball is set – focus on the hitter – pick up the block – are there any gaps? If so, fill the hole.

Note: Where most errors occur – many times people react too late or do not trust their instincts.

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