Volleyball Drills 9781782556916, 9781782550242

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ChRIS KROEGER

sample drill from the book Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 4-10 players with one ball box •• Target areas (cardboard, gymnastic hoops)

Volleyball Drills features 97 basic drills and 19 basic games designed to Teaching Points

Drill Objective

•• The coach/teacher observes the service quality

Assessment of the ball trajectory and communication between the receivers

•• Mistakes have to be punished (change in position)

Drill Description

•• The quality of the receiving bump pass can be rated by the catcher ••

Make sure the receivers continuously switch positions

and defending skills. This book is a working manual of organized and demanding drills from which practice lessons may be created. Each drill includes a detailed explanation of the purpose, setup, and execution, as well as variations and teaching points. With simple instructions and accompanying graphics it is easy to teach and coach kids to play volleyball quickly and simply. This is a book for teachers and coaches of beginning to intermediate

Chris Kroeger (Institute of Sports Science – University Kiel, Germany)

players of all ages.

is instructor of the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) and has conducted Coaches and Teachers Courses in more than 20 countries

VOLLEYBALL DRILLS

In this drill, A serves while B and C receive. D stands in a target area in the setting position. B and C are supposed to bump pass the services of A to D. D passes the balls to E who supplies A with balls. The receiver who is not involved shouts out the quality of the trajectory to the other receiver (short, long, net, etc.).

help players improve their serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking,

Drill Variations •• Depending on the level of performance, the court size can either be minimized or more receivers included •• Big sheets can be attached to the net so that the balls are seen very late and the time for an adequate reaction is shorter ••

This drill can also be used as a competition (e.g., who is first to accomplish five correct bump passes or who succeeds in receiving the most balls in a certain period of time)

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since 1985. He has won several National Youth and Student Titles.

ISBN: 978-1-78255-024-2 51695

9 781782 550242

$ 16.95 US/£ 12.95

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ChRIS KROEGER

sample drill from the book Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 4-10 players with one ball box •• Target areas (cardboard, gymnastic hoops)

Volleyball Drills features 97 basic drills and 19 basic games designed to Teaching Points

Drill Objective

•• The coach/teacher observes the service quality

Assessment of the ball trajectory and communication between the receivers

•• Mistakes have to be punished (change in position)

Drill Description

•• The quality of the receiving bump pass can be rated by the catcher ••

Make sure the receivers continuously switch positions

and defending skills. This book is a working manual of organized and demanding drills from which practice lessons may be created. Each drill includes a detailed explanation of the purpose, setup, and execution, as well as variations and teaching points. With simple instructions and accompanying graphics it is easy to teach and coach kids to play volleyball quickly and simply. This is a book for teachers and coaches of beginning to intermediate

Chris Kroeger (Institute of Sports Science – University Kiel, Germany)

players of all ages.

is instructor of the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) and has conducted Coaches and Teachers Courses in more than 20 countries

VOLLEYBALL DRILLS

In this drill, A serves while B and C receive. D stands in a target area in the setting position. B and C are supposed to bump pass the services of A to D. D passes the balls to E who supplies A with balls. The receiver who is not involved shouts out the quality of the trajectory to the other receiver (short, long, net, etc.).

help players improve their serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking,

Drill Variations •• Depending on the level of performance, the court size can either be minimized or more receivers included •• Big sheets can be attached to the net so that the balls are seen very late and the time for an adequate reaction is shorter ••

This drill can also be used as a competition (e.g., who is first to accomplish five correct bump passes or who succeeds in receiving the most balls in a certain period of time)

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since 1985. He has won several National Youth and Student Titles.

ISBN: 978-1-78255-024-2 51695

9 781782 550242

$ 16.95 US/£ 12.95

www.m-m-sports.com

07.02.14 11:57

Volleyball Drills

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This book has been very carefully prepared, but no responsibility is taken for the correctness of the information it contains. Neither the author nor the publisher can assume liability for any damages or injuries resulting from information contained in this book.

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Chris Kroeger

Volleyball Drills

Meyer & Meyer Sport

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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

Volleyball Drills Maidenhead: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd., 2014 ISBN: 978-1-78255-691-6

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© 2014 by Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd. Aachen, Auckland, Beirut, Budapest, Cairo, Cape Town, Dubai, Hägendorf, Indianapolis, Maidenhead, Singapore, Sydney, Tehran, Wien Member of the World Sport Publishers’ Association (WSPA) ISBN: 978-1-78255-691-6 E-Mail: [email protected] www.m-m-sports.com

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Contents

Contents Preface ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Key ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Part 1: Serving Drills .................................................................................................................................. 18 Drills under simplified conditions ..................................................................................... 21 Drills for game-like situations ............................................................................................ 24 Drills for competition ............................................................................................................ 32

Part 2: Receiving Drills ............................................................................................................................ 34 Drills under simplified conditions ..................................................................................... 37 Drills for game-like situations ............................................................................................ 43

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Drills for competition ............................................................................................................ 51

Part 3: Setting Drills ............................................................................................................................... 54 Drills under simplified conditions ..................................................................................... 57 Drills for game-like situations ............................................................................................ 63 Drills for competition ............................................................................................................ 75

Part 4: Attacking Drills ........................................................................................................................... 78 Drills under simplified conditions ..................................................................................... 81 Drills for game-like situations ............................................................................................ 87 Drills for competition ............................................................................................................ 95

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VOLLEYBALL DRILLS

Part 5: Blocking Drills .............................................................................................................................. 98 Drills under simplified conditions ................................................................................... 101 Drills for game-like situations .......................................................................................... 106 Drills for competition .......................................................................................................... 114

Part 6: Defensive Drills ........................................................................................................................... 116 Drills under simplified conditions ................................................................................... 119 Drills for game-like situations .......................................................................................... 123 Drills for competition .......................................................................................................... 133

Part 7: Basic Games for Beginners ...................................................................................................... 134

Credits ...................................................................................................................................................... 158

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preface

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VOLLEYBALL DRILLS

Preface

T

his book contains a collection of approved drills and games that are suitable for trainings with learners and intermediate volleyball players. Additional information, especially concerning techniques (FIVB Technical Posters), drill designs and coaching principles (FIVB

Coaches Manual 2011) can be found on the FIVB website:

http://www.fivb.org/EN/Technical-Coach/

The load specifications should be set in relation

http://www.fivb.org/EN/Development/

to the actual dynamics of a competition:

The main “tools” of a coach basically consist of

•• above a standard competition: the load of

the ability to transform selected exercises into drills. The coach usually shapes the exercises

the drill is above a standard competition •• like a standard competition: the load

by determining the following factors:

of the drill is equal to a standard

•• precise,

competition

coherent

and

measurable

explanations of the drills •• qualitative and quantitative criteria for determining success

•• beneath a standard competition: the load of the drill is less in comparison to a standard competition.

•• measurement of the drills’ effectiveness – intensity, extent and the recovery.

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Preface

Players who cannot

According to the form of the drill, the location

actively participate

and different movement concepts will have

in drills can take

direct influence on certain aspects of the

over the following

coach’s observation. This means that in (3) the

functions:

location of the coach may be on a neighbor’s

•• be the target area (the position of the setter in receiving drills) •• give feedback (counting of repetitions, qualitative feedback) •• collect balls (especially if they are rolling on the court) •• supply the coach or server with balls •• pass or hit balls (in defensive drills) •• be the referee. The supervision and control of a drill are important in order to make it effective and work properly. The role the coach takes for the drill must be defined. In accordance with that definition, these are his options: •• a drill conducted by the coach (the coach needs good skills with the ball because he/she is an active part of the drill) •• a drill initiated by the coach (the rally is started by the coach, but in the following the drill is supervised without any active participation) •• a whole drill led by the players (the players are also supervising the drill).

court, whereas in (2) he/she might only observe certain transitions (e.g., transition from block to counterattack). Moreover, in (1) the coach could also observe only the individual defense technique of a single player. Depending on the capacity of the gym, it is recommended to work on technique improvements only with smaller groups, while the majority of the group should be playing basic games or should be performing drills. After a couple of minutes, the small group

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changes with some players from the big group. In order to hold basic games and drills the following equipment is useful: •• ball boxes (can be any available kind of containers; e.g., in a gym, one big or two small gymnastic boxes) •• platform for the coach at the net (two or more gymnastic boxes for a quick change of positions) •• playing areas and sectors (antennas, glue-strip, ties, pads, ropes) •• target areas (gymnastic hoops, cones, mats) •• visualization of balls’ and players’ paths (blackboard, magnet board).

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CHOOSE • Determine a focus for the training. • Determine an exercise. • Shape the exercise to a drill. PRESENT • Clarification of the objective * Explain: what is important? * Control and supervision standards for the coach * Control standards for the players • Organization * Who? Number of players

* Where? Tactical instruction + space of action * When? Time and space structures of the ball and players * What? Equipment DISTRIBUTE ROLES • Determine the kind of supervision of the drill. • Specify the responsibility and the consequences. • Illustrate the organization of the balls and paths (of players and balls) using examples. PERFORM • The players need time to get into a flow/rhythm. • The coach has to take up his/her suitable observation position. • Allow time for the reflection. SUPERVISE • Look for accordance with the objective and deviations from it. • Give feedback. • Draw conclusions. Pattern for a movement exercise (basic game or drill)

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key

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VOLLEYBALL DRILLS

Key

block/overhead defense



overhand pass



bump pass



initial position

attack/service service

kneeling defense

coach

ball direction



player movement

ball

container/box

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table

board floor contact (foot/ball)



cone hoop basket

lateral net

additional lines

17 (basic games) (basic games)



target areas



wall



restricted area

 

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serving drills

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VOLLEYBALL DRILLS

01 Serving Drills

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Serving Drills

DRILL 1.1

Teaching Points •• Make sure to stand firmly

Drills under simplified conditions Equipment

•• The correct movement of the elbow is important •• The flap movement can be

•• Every player is holding one ball

supported verbally by saying: 1. (elbow in the) “back” (of the head)

Drill Objective Creation

of

a

motion

concept

concerning the flap movement of the

2. (elbow in) “front” (of the head) 3. “hit“ (the ball)

top-spin service. Drill Description The player is holding the ball in the left hand in a reachable distance in front of the right shoulder. Now, the player is performs the flap movement without

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dropping the ball (right-hander). Drill Variations •• A partner is holding the ball in front of the playing arm of his/ her partner •• Perform the flap movement with closed eyes •• Hit the ball with the hand in various spots (sidespin) •• Perform the same drill, but use your weak hand

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DRILL 1.2 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Every player is holding one ball

Drill Variations •• Support your run-up rhythm, verbally (stage 1) •• Vary

your

run-up

direction

(straight, curved); (stage 1) •• Use different types of balls (stage 2) •• Perform the overall movement

Drill Objective

with a tennis ball (stage 3)

Creation of a motion concept concerning the jump service in three steps: 1. Run-

Teaching Points

up. 2. Throw-off + run-up. 3. Regulated

•• Constantly increase the distance

overall movement.

of the run-up and the run-up speed

Drill Description The players are standing on the court.

•• Variation in the throw-off techniques

The attack line functions as the base line. Step 1: The players simulate the throwoff movement without a ball and try to internalize the take-off movement. The landing takes place on both legs in the attacking area. Step 2: Instead of hitting the ball across the net, the players perform the service movement with their weak hand. Keep in mind to hit the ball in the highest possible spot. Step 3: The players hit the ball across the net from variable positions and distances. Increase the distance of the run-up to the net as the net height is raised.

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DRILL 1.3

Teaching Points •• Improve your service accuracy by trying to hit smaller targets

Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Every player is holding one ball Drill Objective Accuracy Drill Description Perform a service against a wall and vary your distance from it (4-10 meters). At

the

height

of

approximately

2.5-2.8m there are several targets attached to the wall (e.g., glue strip).

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Try to hit these targets and catch your ball before it hits the ground. Drill Variations •• Instead of hitting the ball, throw it at the targets •• Increase

the

distance

after

successfully hitting the targets •• Perform an extra task before you catch the ball — extra tasks could include performing a 360° body rotation or putting both hands on the ground •• Perform a bump pass before you catch the ball

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DRILL 1.4 Drills for game-like situations Equipment

Teaching Points •• Slowly increase the distance between the target areas •• Try different angles if straight-line service is being performed well

•• Two players are holding one ball •• Target areas (gymnastic-hoops, cardboard) Drill Objective Accuracy Drill Description A and B are standing in a target area. Alternately, they serve the balls in such a way that the partner can catch the ball without leaving his/her area. Both vary their position. Drill Variations •• Form a group of four. On both sides of the court, two players stand behind each other — the first player is server, and the second player is receiver. If the service was successful, the partners switch their positions. •• Vary your service technique •• Both players stand in the target area •• Perform a bump pass before catching the ball

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DRILL 1.5 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• Two players are holding one ball Drill Objective The follow-up movement after the service into the field Drill Description Player A and B perform the throw-off simultaneously and hit the balls into a target area on the opposite field. The ball should be hit in such a way that the opponent isn’t able to catch it.

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Drill Variations •• Instead of catching the ball right away, perform a vertical bump pass first and catch the ball afterward •• Competition with point count: signal is given for the throw-off •• First, practice this drill on one half of the longitudinal field Teaching Points •• Slowly increase the distance between A and B (3m—6m—9m) •• The competition shouldn’t affect the serving technique

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DRILL 1.6 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• Every player is holding one ball •• Target areas (cones, cardboard) Drill Objective Accuracy Drill Description The court is divided into six or more target areas (depending on the skills of the players). Every target area requires a certain number of trials. If the player is successful, he/she earns points. Drill Variations •• Before performing the service, the player announces which of the target areas he/she will serve into •• Try different serving techniques Teaching Points •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the sectors can vary in size •• Begin to practice one half of the court and proceed with practicing on the whole court

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DRILL 1.7

Teaching Points •• The side drift in the trajectory of

Drills for game-like situations

the float service is easier to detect if extra lines (90° angle to the

Equipment •• Two players are holding one ball •• Sectors on the net (antennas)

net) are put on the ground •• Suitable for competition, as well •• Form

groups

simultaneously

Drill Objective

and through

serve the

different net sectors

Accuracy Drill Description Two players face each other. The net is divided into smaller sectors with the use of antennas. The players serve the ball to each other (through the net sectors). During the drill, the distance

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to the net is constantly increased. Drill Variations •• Vary the size of the sectors (glue strip between the antennas) •• Practice

different

serving

techniques

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DRILL 1.8 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• In groups of three players with two balls Drill Objective Internalization of the right place of contact at the ball during service Drill Description A stands very close to the net (1-2m) and serves a ball across the lowered net to B, who catches the ball and passes it on to C (later bump pass). In the same time A serves the ball, player B passes a second ball to C, who passes it to A (via ground pass). C varies his/ her position so that B has to pass the ball at different angles. Drill Variations •• The distance between A and B is slowly increased •• Use different serving techniques Teaching Points •• The

intensity

of

hitting

is

important in regard to the relatively short time intervals

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DRILL 1.9

Teaching Points •• Only serve if your partner has taken up his/her position

Drills for game-like situations

•• Only use serving techniques that

Equipment

the players have control over,

•• Two players are holding one ball

otherwise unnecessary breaks delay the flow

Drill Objective Serving

accuracy

with

additional

challenges Drill Description Two players stand face to face. A has to serve precisely to B, who catches the ball, runs to the baseline and serves precisely back to A. Within the time B catches and runs back, A sprints to the

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net, performs a block jump and takes up a random position on the court. Drill Variations •• According

to

the

level

of

performance, it might be reasonable to add further challenges, such as three block jumps in a row or a series of different movements •• Three

pairs

(3x2)

practice

simultaneously on three court sectors; after one minute, they are substituted by six players who have been waiting outside the court in the meantime •• Use different serving techniques

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DRILL 1.10 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• In groups of four with two ball boxes Drill Objective Internalization of the service movement Drill Description A quickly serves ten services (or more) in a row to D and E, who catch the balls and put them into their ball box. B supplies A with balls like a ball machine. Drill Variations •• According

to

the

level

of

performance, the number of services can be increased or decreased •• Other players may be involved simultaneously Teaching Points •• Use different serving techniques, serving locations and targets

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Serving Drills

DRILL 1.11 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 4-14 players with two ball boxes •• Target areas (gymnastic hoops, cardboard)

Teaching Points •• Serving mistakes are punished (e.g., after three mistakes, the server and a receiver have to change positions) •• The servers should serve in a certain order

Drill Objective Spotting gaps, service accuracy Drill Description Two teams are divided into a server group and a receiver group, wherein the receiver positions are standing in target areas (e.g., marked by newspapers, hoops) on the court. The

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servers hit the balls well-aimed into the gaps between the target areas. The receivers are not supposed to be able to reach the balls. Drill Variations •• The receivers are holding a stick. With the sticks, they try to reach the balls without leaving their area •• Suitable drill for a competition between the two teams

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DRILL 1.12 Drills for competition Equipment

Teaching Points •• The level of performance within the teams should be balanced (especially in regard to the first two servers)

•• 8-16 players and two balls •• Target areas (gymnastic mats, cardboard) Drill Objective Service accuracy under time pressure Drill Description Two teams play against each other. All players from team A, except the first server, stand in one big target area. The server of team A serves into the target area of team B. If a player catches the ball, he/she is the new server. This procedure is then repeated on the other side of the court. Which team is first to have all members out of the target area? Drill Variations •• Locate the target areas close to the net, half-diagonal, diagonal or extreme diagonal •• The players have to catch the balls sitting •• Use different serving techniques

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DRILL 1.13 Drills for competition

Teaching Points •• Because there is individual point counting, the supervision by a coach is recommended

Equipment •• 6-16 players and 4-8 balls •• Target areas (bottles, cones) Drill Objective Service accuracy under time pressure and physical strain Drill Description In this individual competition, each server gains a point if he/she hits one of the targets. If successful, the server has to repeat the procedure from the

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other side of the court. If they did not hit a target, the server waits for the next ball. In the case of a fault (ball out of bounds, hits the net), he/she has to perform an additional task (e.g., run around the court, do sit-ups, etc.). Which player has won the most points? Drill Variations •• Target area: close to the net, diagonal, extremely diagonal •• Different serving techniques

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Receiving Drills

DRILL 2.1 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment

•• Perform an extra task (after having thrown the ball and before receiving it). This can be a full-body rotation or the hand touching the floor

•• Every player is holding one ball Teaching Points Drill Objective

•• The players should be standing

Creation of a movement concept

sturdily in the moment they

concerning the position of the forearms

contact the ball

forming a “board”

•• The

movement

involves

the

whole body, goes from bottom Drill Description

to top and is learned in the first

A) Lay the ball on the forearms (wide

sequence of this drill

angle between torso and arms). First, open your arms so the ball drops on the floor. Second, close your arms

•• Observe the correct stretch of the elbows

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again, form a board and try to receive the bouncing ball with your forearms again. B) Throw the ball a couple of meters away, run after it and try again to receive it with your forearms forming a board. Drill Variations •• A partner pushes the ball on the forearms of player A. Afterward, he/she throws it on to the court and A runs after it in order to receive it with his/her arms acting as a board •• Increase the distance of the throws •• Throw the ball across the net

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DRILL 2.2 Drills under simplified conditions

•• Eliminate obstacles on the way to the other baseline (cardboard, cords, etc.)

Equipment

Teaching Points

•• Every player is holding one ball

•• Make sure that the arms of the players are always straightened

Drill Objective

out

Creation of a movement concept

•• Encourage the players to practice

concerning the point of contact

alternately with both arms right

between arm and ball (with one or two

from the start

arms) Drill Description The player throws the ball into the air, clenches his fingers (in order to create tension in the forearm) and bump passes the ball repeatedly on one arm, without dropping it. The player is to run the distance from one baseline to the other (and backwards) without letting the ball drop. Drill Variations •• Start with at least five contacts without changing location, then start to move •• Do the same drill with the other arm •• Alternately, use the right and left arm •• Increase the speed of the forward movement

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Receiving Drills

DRILL 2.3 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Every player is holding one ball

Teaching Points •• The wall is a perfect device because it always returns the ball in the angle of incidence (unlike a real player) •• Alternatively, use the backboard of a basketball hoop

Drill Objective Creation of a movement concept concerning the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection via the movement regulation of the forearm Drill Description The player throws a ball (head-high) against the wall. After wall contact, the ball drops and the player bump

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passes it against the wall again. Drill Variations •• Vary the distance to the wall •• Before passing it against the wall, bump pass it up in the air, let it drop on the floor and then pump pass it against the wall again •• Bump pass the ball non-stop (no floor contact) •• Bump pass the ball sideways against the wall to a partner standing next to you

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DRILL 2.4 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment

Teaching Points •• The shoulder-axis must be vertical to the direction B is playing •• Foot dexterity is very important for this exercise

•• Two players are holding one ball each Drill Objective An appropriate position of the body toward the ball Drill Description A and B are each holding a ball. A stands at the net and throws the ball in a high trajectory to the left or right side of the court. First, B rolls his/ her ball to A. Second, he/she catches the second ball with his/her “board” formed with both forearms. Right after this, the procedure starts over with A throwing one ball to B and B rolling the other ball back to A. B always has to adjust his/her shoulder-axis toward the ball. Therefore, it is useful to have one leg slightly in front of the other. Drill Variations •• Increase the distance between A and B •• B has to bump pass the ball back to A •• Two players throw balls to B

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Receiving Drills

DRILL 2.5 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Two players are holding one ball

Teaching Points •• Start with frontal bump passes and proceed with lateral bump passes •• It is important that the thrust movement is initiated with the legs, otherwise the ball might be

Drill Objective

too slow

Correct body position toward the ball and adjustment of the “board” Drill Description A stands at the net and throws the ball (like a throw-in in soccer) to B. B receives the ball with his/her forearms and throws (thrust movement) it back to A by accelerating the “board”

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quickly. Drill Variations •• B bump passes the ball back to A •• B holds a swimming board to simulate the correct position of the forearms. The distance between A and B is decreased •• B stands with his/her back to A, who passes a ball to B. At the signal of A, B turns around and bump passes the ball back to A

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DRILL 2.6 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• Slowly increase the distance between the partners (2m – 4m – 6m)

Equipment •• Two players are each holding a ball Drill Objective Focus on the ball’s contact location and spatial orientation Drill Description A and B are standing face to face, but at a distance from each other. They simultaneously conduct a straight pass across the court. Both players have to move sideways in order to bump pass it back to their partner. It is recommended to use the court-lines as orientation. How many bump pass repetitions can the partners achieve? Drill Variations •• To ease into the drill, start with catching the ball with both forearms •• The partners stand vertically to the net •• The partners take up their positions on both sides of the net; the effect is that the partners always have to cross below the net to bump pass the ball to their partner

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DRILL 2.7

Teaching Points •• If there are several pairs practicing at the same time, it is possible to

Drills for game-like situations

play with frontal and diagonal

Equipment

receiving (spatial orientation is

•• Two players have one ball

practiced) •• Observe the movement behavior

Drill Objective

of the receiver (first, looking at

The adjustment of total movement

the ball; second, looking at the

with regard to longer trajectories of

opponent’s body; third, looking at

the ball

the ball again)

Drill Description A serves to B, who bump passes the ball to the position of the setter. In the time the ball is in the air, A runs to the setting position on the other side

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of the net, catches the ball and throws it back to B. Next, B serves the ball across the net to A who has taken up his former position in the meanwhile. Drill Variations •• Increase the distance between the players •• Practice

simultaneously

with

several pairs; in this variation, the receiver stands with his back toward his partner in the initial position and is only allowed to turn around at a signal of the server

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DRILL 2.8 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• This drill can be performed with two groups simultaneously •• It can be done as a competition

Equipment •• One ball box for six players •• Target areas (cardboard, cones) Drill Objective The assessment of different trajectories Drill Description A, B and C stand outside the court. Each player is responsible for a certain sector. The drill works as follows: D and E alternately serve into the opposite court, which is divided into sectors (e.g., with the use of cones or glue strip, etc.). A, B and C have to shout out which sector the ball is likely to drop into (it would be even better to shout out before the ball has crossed the net). The player responsible for the sector moves in and bump passes the ball to the setter F. After 10 repetitions, the players switch positions. Drill Variations •• Make the sectors smaller •• The players stand inside the court •• Vary the serving techniques

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DRILL 2.9 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• It is important that the services are very accurate, otherwise the learners run too much, which

Equipment

makes it more difficult to focus on

•• Groups of three with one ball

the receiving

Drill Objective Service and receiving under simplified conditions Drill Description A and B both stand approximately 2-3m in front of their baseline on the different halves of the court. A serves to B, who bump passes the ball to the setter C. C catches the ball, passes the

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ball to B and finally crosses below the net to the other side of the court. Now B serves the ball. Drill Variations •• After three successful bump passes, the distance between the players can be increased •• Vary the serving techniques •• This drill can also be performed with six players: server, receiver and setter on each side of the net; after 10 balls, the players rotate

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DRILL 2.10 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• Only start serving if the receiver has taken up his/her position •• If the receiver fails to bump pass

Equipment

the ball appropriately, he/she

•• Groups of five with one ball box

immediately has to run after the ball, pass it to E and take up the

Drill Objective

position of the setter

Precision of receiving under pressure of time Drill Description A performs a throw-off and shouts out “hepp” at the same time. This is this signal for player B, who is standing at the opposite baseline (with his/ her back facing the court), to turn around. B shortly orientates him/ herself and bump passes the service of A to D. D catches the ball and passes it to E. In the meantime, E supplies A with another ball, and C has switched positions with B who is the new receiver. Perform this drill only in one longitudinal half of the court. Drill Variations •• To make the drill easier, the ball can be caught by the receiver and then passed to the setter •• On the other longitudinal half of the court, the same drill can be performed by another group •• Various serving techniques

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DRILL 2.11 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 6-16 players with one ball box

Drill Variations •• Depending on the size of the group, it is possible to perform the same drill in the other half of the court, as well •• 2 receivers

•• One target area (cones) Teaching Points Drill Objective

•• The coach/teacher can control

Precision of receiving under difficult

this drill very easily if he/she

conditions

performs the services himself or herself

Drill Description In short time intervals A (coach), serves

•• This drill requires tremendous stamina for all beginners

balls into the opposite longitudinal side. B, C, D and E try to receive the balls and bump pass them to players

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F and G who are standing in a target area close to the net. F and G are not allowed to leave that area at any point in time. As a consequence, the receivers have to bump pass the balls in such a way that the setters can catch them above their heads without having to move. However, if F or G leaves the area, he/she changes positions with the receiver. If the receiver doesn’t succeed in bump passing, he/she has to collect the ball and put it into A’s ball box.

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DRILL 2.12

•• This drill can also be used as a competition (e.g., who is first to accomplish five correct bump passes

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or who succeeds in receiving the

Equipment

most balls in a certain period of time)

•• 4-10 players with one ball box •• Target

areas

(cardboard,

gymnastic

Teaching Points •• The coach/teacher observes the

hoops)

service quality Drill Objective

•• Mistakes have to be punished

Assessment of the ball trajectory and communication between the receivers

(change in position) •• The quality of the receiving bump pass can be rated by the catcher

Drill Description

•• Make sure the receivers continuously

In this drill, A serves while B and C

switch positions

receive. D stands in a target area in the setting position. B and C are supposed to bump pass the services of A to D. D passes the balls to E who supplies A with balls. The receiver who is not involved shouts out the quality of the trajectory to the other receiver (short, long, net, etc.). Drill Variations •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the court size can either be minimized or more receivers included •• Big sheets can be attached to the net so that the balls are seen very late and the time for an adequate reaction is shorter

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DRILL 2.13

Teaching Points •• According

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to

the

level

of

performance, T can vary the difficulty of the service •• The exercise may include a

•• 6-16 players with one ball box

complete

counterattack

with

setting and attacking Drill Objective Communication

and

coordination

between the receivers Drill Description T serves a ball to either A or B. If one of the receivers decides to receive the ball, he/she shouts out “I/me”. In the meantime, the passive receiver runs to the net, takes up the position of the

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setter, catches the bump pass from the active receiver and puts the ball into the ball-box of T. The server (in this case T) tries to serve the ball between the two receivers in order to enhance the necessity of communication. Right after A and B play the ball, C and D take up the receiving positions. Drill Variations •• To make it easier for the receivers, the court size may be decreased •• Perform the same drill with three receivers at the same time •• Various serving techniques •• Another group may practice on the other half of the court

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DRILL 2.14 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 10-16 players with 4-6 balls Drill Objective Receiving under light physical strain Drill Description The drill works as follows: A serves to C who bump passes the ball to setter E. E catches the ball and then runs to the baseline in order to serve. In the meantime, B has served to D. This procedure works on either side of the court. Make sure to rotate after every action. Drill Variations •• In order to make this drill easier, it is possible to throw or pass the ball to C and D instead of serving •• Various serving techniques Teaching Points •• This rotation drill is also a good warm-up •• Every player has only one try (service), otherwise the flow is interrupted and the rotation doesn’t work anymore

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DRILL 2.15

Teaching Points •• In

some

cases

(real

game

situation), the ball has to be

Drills for competition

played very close to the net; for

Equipment

those situations, a vertical bump

•• Two players hold one ball

pass is necessary. This exercise is

•• Target areas (cones, lines on the floor,

for practicing this situation

bottles)

•• The moment the players start their run-up (equal opportunity is

Drill Objective

needed) is important

Horizontal forearms form a “board” Drill Description Four cones restrict a playing area (it is also possible to use the lines on the floor). One player (A and B) stands on each side of the area. The ball is

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only allowed to hit the ground of the playing area once. After every floor contact, the players alternately have to enter the playing area and bump pass the ball upright again. The ball is only allowed to reach the height of the heads at the most. Who is first to win 10 points? Drill Variations •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the size of the area can be increased or decreased •• To make it even more difficult, it is possible to divide the playing area into smaller sectors; now the players have to play even more accurately

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DRILL 2.16

Teaching Points •• Take down the results of this (and

Drills for competition

other) drill over a long period of time in order to observe the

Equipment

development of receiving. Keep

•• Three players hold two balls •• Target areas (cones, gymnastic hoops)

in mind that receiving is always dependent upon the service, therefore it is useful to constantly

Drill Objective Precision of receiving with specific

switch positions.

coordination challenges Drill Description B holds a ball and throws it in the moment of the service from A to C. C stands in the setting position. B bump passes the second ball coming from A to C. C stands within a target area (e.g., gymnastic hoop), which he/ she is not allowed to leave. C has to catch both balls coming from B over the head. Finally, C passes one ball to A and one ball to B – the drill starts all over again. Drill Variations •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the size of the target area may be increased or decreased •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, perform the drill without B holding a second ball before receiving

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DRILL 2.17

Teaching Points •• Service failure is punished with a loss of 1 point (e.g., 1 ball in the

Drills for competition

box)

Equipment

•• Keep an eye on the right order of

•• 8-12 players with two ball boxes

the serving players

•• Two target areas (open boxes, gymnastic hoops, cones) Drill Objective Receiving accuracy Drill Description The teams 1 and 2 consist of an equal number of servers and receivers. Both halves of the court are supplied with target areas (e.g., ball box upside

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down) in the setting positions. Which team is the first to bump pass 10 balls into the areas? Drill Variations •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the size of the target area may be increased or decreased •• If players can only participate passively (e.g., due to injury) during the drill, they can easily replace the target areas •• An opponent player serves the balls

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DRILL 3.1 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Every player holds one ball

Teaching Points •• Appropriate finger position: make sure that the player is holding the resting ball with his/her fingers forming a “basket” •• The whole body is involved during the execution

Drill Objective

•• Make sure that the thumbs are

Creation of a movement concept

the last body parts to touch the

concerning the stretching of the arms

ball

and hands Drill Description The players stand at a distance of 2040cm in front of a wall. Each player holds a ball in the playing position above the head. Next, they slowly

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stretch their arms, the wrist and the fingers until they are only touching the ball with their thumbs and forefingers. The ball is held by the fingers pushing the ball against the wall. Finally, the players relax their muscles, put the ball back into the playing position and perform the drill again. Drill Variations •• Perform the drill while kneeling •• Perform the drill with closed eyes •• Throw the ball in the air and catch it in the playing position •• Instead of a wall, this drill can be performed with a partner (standing in an elevated position)

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DRILL 3.2 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment

Teaching Points •• Do the exercise against a wall to avoid a hollow back. •• Watch out for the correct position of the elbows.

•• Two players hold one ball Drill Objective Position of the thumbs under slowmotion conditions Drill Description Player A sits/kneels on the floor and holds the ball in the playing position. Player B presses the ball against the counteraction of A’s arms. Now, player A loosens one finger after the other (except the thumbs) during the stretching against B’s counteraction. Finally, player B pushes the ball back into the hands above A’s forehand. Drill Variations •• Perform this exercise with closed eyes •• Try to vary the intensity of pressure during the counteraction •• B is standing in an elevated position and drops the ball into the hands held in the playing position of A ready to overhandpass them back

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DRILL 3.3

•• Throw the ball across the net and catch it afterwards

Drills under simplified conditions

•• Roll the ball over the fingers of your hand while the arm is fully

Equipment

stretched. The result is that the

•• Every player holds one ball

ball has a backspin (alternately use the left and right arm)

Drill Objective Creation

of

movement

concept

Teaching Points

concerning the correct position of the

•• Make sure that the players have

body and the basket formed with the

a sturdy stance in the moment of

hands and fingers

catching the ball •• Start with short distances

Drill Description The players throw the ball forward

•• Always make sure that the hands are in the correct position

and proceed with running after the descending ball. Next, they halt in the

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correct position. During the whole drill, the hands are held above the heads of the players. In the last sequence, they have to form a basket with their hands and fingers in order to catch the ball in the playing position. Drill Variations •• The players throw the ball with high speed on the floor, run after the descending ball and catch it in the basket position •• The players throw the ball with high speed on the floor, perform an extra task (body rotation, hands on the floor, clapping, etc.), and catch the ball in the basket position

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DRILL 3.4 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• Start with B setting to himself/ herself and proceed without the self-setting. Finally, increase the

Equipment

distance between the players and

•• Two players — one ball

play longer overhand passes. •• In some cases, a wall can be used

Drill Objective

instead of a partner

Creation of a movement concept concerning the correct position of the body in relation to the ball Drill Description A throws balls with variable trajectories onto the court. B has to perform a secure overhand pass (setting to himself/herself) in order to catch the ball afterwards. A observes whether B has a sturdy stance and whether he/ she has taken an appropriate position for the setting. Drill Variations •• Use different kinds of balls •• Various passing techniques •• Vary in the distance between the players •• Shortly after the pass of A, he/ she tells B how to return the ball (concerning the trajectory: high, flat, etc.) •• The players constantly perform overhand passes to each other

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.

DRILL 3.5 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• T can give one signal for all pairs on the court •• Depending

on

the

level

of

Equipment

performance, T can give additional

•• Two players — two balls

tasks that the players have to perform

Drill Objective Assessment of the ball trajectory and an adequate body position Drill Description A and B stand with their backs to the net. Each player holds a ball. At T’s signal, they throw the balls into the opposite half of the court. Afterwards, they turn around and perform a self-setting. With

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the second contact, they perform an overhand pass across the net. Drill Variations •• Increase the distance between the players •• After the rotation, the players have to sit down on the floor, selfset the ball, stand up again and perform an overhand pass across the net •• The players face each other. At T’s signal, they perform an overhand pass, switch positions and set the ball to themselves

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DRILL 3.6 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Two players — one ball

Teaching Points •• Make sure that the order always consists of setting the ball to oneself first before proceeding •• According

to

level

of

performance, the players can independently

Drill Objective

the

regulate

the

difficulty of this task

Assessment of the ball trajectory and taking up an appropriate position with a sturdy stance Drill Description A and B stand next to each other. After setting the ball two times to himself/ herself, A performs an overhand pass into the empty space in front of them. B runs after the descending ball, sets it to himself/herself and turns around (now facing A) in order to overhand pass the ball back to A. Afterwards, B returns to the initial position waiting for A to pass the ball again. Drill Variations •• The players directly have to return the ball without self-setting •• Instead of the regular overhand pass, the players can pass while jumping or perform an overhead pass to the partner •• Add a third player

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DRILL 3.7

Teaching Points •• In order to take a sturdy stance at an early stage, the players have

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to anticipate the trajectory of the

Equipment

ball

•• Three players — one ball

•• This triangle drill is important because the players learn angular

Drill Objective

passes (the earlier, the better)

Performing an angular overhand pass while in constant motion

•• When the ball starts descending, the

players

have

to

begin

adjusting their body position with Drill Description

regard to the direction they want

A, B and C stand in a triangle facing

to pass the ball

each other. A performs an overhand pass to B and runs after the ball in order to provide coverage for the now-receiving player B. Afterwards, A

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returns to his/her initial position. After having set the ball to himself/herself, B performs another overhand pass to C, runs after the ball in order to provide coverage for the now-receiving player C and returns to his/her position. The same procedure is repeated with C. Drill Variations •• To make the drill easier, the players don’t have to move after their passes •• Change the initial positions in the triangle •• Leave out the self-setting •• The

players

now

have

the

possibility to pass while jumping

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DRILL 3.8 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• In the beginning, the players should be informed about the necessity of closing (directly

Equipment

before the contact with the ball)

•• Two players — one ball

and opening (to accelerate the ball) the hands while overhand

Drill Objective

passing. Emphasize the thumb

Backward overhand passes with the

movement.

support of the thumbs

•• The feedback of the partner is very important

Drill Description A stands facing away from B and performs a throw-off. Now, he/she passes the ball to B (A has to pass backwards, therefore the hands have to be held very high – in overhead position). B gives feedback concerning the pass (too short/long, too close to the net, too far away from the net, etc). Afterwards, A and B switch roles. Drill Variations •• Constantly increase the distance between the players •• A and B are standing closely behind one another. A performs an overhand pass forward into the empty space in front of him/ her and runs after the ball in order to finally play the backward overhead pass to B

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DRILL 3.9 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• The players should first start with performing really high overhand passes in order to have more time

Equipment

for the adjustment of their body

•• Three players — one ball

position toward the ball •• A sturdy and neutral stance right

Drill Objective

before every pass (overhand or

Overhand pass over the head

overhead) is important in order to avoid a backward-bending body

Drill Description

position

A, B and C stand next to each other at the net (approximately one meter in front of it). A performs an overhand pass to B, B performs another overhand pass (backwards, overhead) to C. Now C passes to A who, in the meantime,

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took the central position of B, and so on. Drill Variations •• Perform the same drill without changing positions. B constantly rotates (180°) after every overhead pass •• A and B stand next to each other close to the net. On the same level as B, approximately three meters further into the court stands C. Now A and B pass the ball alternately to each other. In the moment of B performing an overhead pass, C runs to the descending ball and passes it back to B. Now B and C pass the ball to each other and A takes the position of C.

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DRILL 3.10

Teaching Points •• Encourage the players to pass in such a way that they can easily

Drills for game-like situations

switch positions without losing

Equipment

the ball. The key for this drill is

•• Two players — one ball

communication.

Drill Objective: Perception

and

assessment

of

trajectories Drill Description A and B, C and D, E and F, etc., stand vertically to the net and constantly play overhand passes back and forth. The players are supposed to observe their own trajectories and the trajectories of their neighbors. If the situation is suitable, the players switch positions (after having verbally agreed to that). While the players change positions, they should always observe the ball in order not to lose it and to keep on playing. Drill Variations •• It is permitted to switch in parallel or diagonal direction •• The distance between the pairs can be varied •• This drill can be done with all kinds of passes (overhand, overhead, bump)

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DRILL 3.11 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• The pressure can be increased if the players randomly decide at which height they want show the

Equipment

number (high, low, lateral, etc).

•• Two players – one ball

It is also possible that A shows numbers with both hands that B

Drill Objective

has to multiply

Perception and orientation under time pressure Drill Description A and B stand vertically at a distance of three to four meters from the net. A performs an overhand pass to B, who sets the ball to himself/herself. While the ball is in the air, B looks toward

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A, who shows a number with his/her fingers. B loudly says the number and passes the ball back to A. Drill Variations •• Instead of showing numbers, A can gesticulate to show B which kind of pass he/she likes to receive •• Perform the drill without selfsetting. A only starts showing the number/gesture in the moment the ball begins descending

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DRILL 3.12

•• This drill can also be performed with six players

Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points

Equipment

•• In this drill, the setters of the team should take the outer positions

•• 4-8 players with one ball

(they will have the most contacts Drill Objective

there)

Accuracy under high physical strain

•• This drill involves high stamina •• In emergencies, the players are

Drill Description

allowed to catch and throw the

A, B, C and D stand close to the net

ball in order to keep the flow going

(approximately one meter next to it). In this drill, the players are only allowed to perform overhand passes. A passes to C, C passes to B, B passes to D, D passes back to A, and so on. After every performed pass, the players have to run around the cone (or run to the baseline and back) in order to return to the initial position again. After 8-10 passes per player, the drill changes. In the new drill, the players have to pass in the same order but without having to run around the cones. However, every pass has to be played while jumping. Drill Variations •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the distance to the cones can be increased or decreased

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DRILL 3.13 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• This is an especially adequate drill for setters •• Make

sure

that

after

six

Equipment

repetitions (at the very most) the

•• Two players hold one ball

players complete some other drill with other requirements => high

Drill Objective Assessment of the trajectory and a neutral position

physical strain •• Observe the quality of the passes and the correct position toward the ball

Drill Description A and B stand next to each other (two to three meters) at a distance of three meters facing the net. A performs an overhand pass. B runs to the descending ball in order to overhead

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pass it to the next position (2). In the meantime, player A has moved toward B’s descending ball. Now, A overhand passes the ball to his/her initial position, which is now occupied by B. Finally, A takes the initial position of B while B sets the ball to himself/herself. The drill starts all over with A and B in switched positions. Drill Variations •• The overhead pass has to be performed while jumping •• The overhead pass can be played either very fast or very high •• Increase the distance between A and B

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DRILL 3.14 Drills for game-like situations

F and set the ball to the opposite position •• Add tables so that the outer positions are elevated

Equipment •• 5-6 players with one ball box

Teaching Points •• According

to

the

level

of

Drill Objective

performance, T can easily control

Accuracy of high passes to the outer

the difficulty of this drill

positions and how to take the correct position for such a pass

•• The players should get feedback about the accuracy of their setting right away

Drill Description A, B and C stand in a row in position 2 (or position 1). T passes ball to the net. In the meantime, A has run to the net and takes up the setting position. A has to quickly turn around and set a long and high ball to D. D directly passes the ball to E who stands next to the ball box, supplying T with balls. Drill Variations •• The setter passes the ball to T who passes it back to him/her. In the meantime, the setter has to perform an extra task (touching the floor, 360° body rotation, etc.) •• Both outer positions are occupied. On the opponent’s side of the court, F stands at the net. Shortly before A sets the ball, F moves to one of the outer positions. Now, A has to react to the movement of

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DRILL 3.15 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 4-6 players with one ball box

Teaching Points •• T can easily control the difficulty for the setter. After 20-50 repetitions, the setter should be substituted •• T or the setter give feedback on the quality of the passes and

Drill Objective

attacks

Setting and attacking under high pressure Drill Description T supplies A with balls within shorttime intervals: he/she starts to play the second ball even before the first ball has reached A. A quickly sets the balls to the outer position where B, C

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and D attack one after another. Player E supplies T with balls. Drill Variations •• Additionally, the setter has to perform a block jump. While he/ she is in the air, T places a ball into the setting area •• Players on both outer positions •• Start drill with a free-ball situation

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DRILL 3.16

Teaching Points •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, vary the passing

Drills for game-like situations

techniques

Equipment

•• The pair that will defend next

•• 7-8 players with one ball box

takes its position right after the previous attack is finished

Drill Objective

•• This drill can be performed on both

Complete side out

sides of the court simultaneously

Drill Description C and D stand on the opponent’s side of the court and serve balls into the receiving area of A and B. The setter E is either standing at the net or has to move from the center to the net. A or B receive the ball from D who sets it to both sides (T determines which one it will be). Drill Variations •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the size of the receiving area can be increased or decreased •• Add an opposing block player who, at an early stage, randomly chooses his/her block position. Now, the setter has to set to the free (not blocked) “outer position”

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DRILL 3.17 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• Attacker and setter can train various ways to attack

Equipment •• 8-10 players with one ball box Drill Objective Defending – setting – attacking Drill Description B, C and D stand next to the post of the net (outside the court). One after another, they hit balls to E, F and G who stand at position 1. Next, they bump pass the balls to setter A (or H) who sets the balls to outer position

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2. Right after E (G/F) has performed his/her bump pass, he/she takes up position 2 and attacks. Afterward, they wait in line at B’s position. The players constantly rotate in order to play all positions (except the setting position). Drill Variations •• Include opponent block players •• Include a fast attacker who randomly takes various positions on the court •• After attacking, the player moves on to defensive position 5 on the opponent’s court. Then he/she attacks on position 4.

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DRILL 3.18 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 7-8 players with one ball box

•• Add

block

players

on

the

opponent’s court Teaching Points •• The

setters

are

specifically

challenged since they have to perform an accurate and secure

Drill Objective

pass shortly after a defensive

Setting and attacking under time

action and footwork

pressure

•• T can easily control the difficulty for the setters

Drill Description The setter A (G, H), stands at position 1, passes a ball to B (C, D, E) who is standing at position 2. B hits the ball back to the setter. The setter bump passes the ball back to position 2 where C has taken up his/her position. C catches the ball. After his/her second ball contact, A moves to the central position (3). In the meantime, T passes a ball to the central setting position, which A has to set to position 4. Meanwhile, B has moved to this position. Finally, B attacks the ball set from A. Drill Variations •• This drill can be performed alternately on both sides of the court •• The attackers shout out in what way the set should be realized

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DRILL 3.19

Teaching Points •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, it is allowed to

Drills for competition

perform more than one self-setting

Equipment

•• After every ball contact, the

•• Each player holds one ball

players should try to take up a neutral position

Drill Objective Accuracy under a high difficulty of coordination Drill Description A

alternately

performs

overhand

passes from one side of the net to the other. Before A crosses over to the other side of the net, he/she always performs a self-setting. The players

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have to pass at least 5-6 times across the net each round. Drill Variations •• Without self-setting •• Include additional tasks (touching the floor every time the ball crosses the net) •• Within the timeframe of three overhand passes, the players have to make it across the whole court (from one baseline to the other – 18m)

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DRILL 3.20 Drills for competition Equipment •• Each player holds one ball •• One basketball hoop Drill Objective Accuracy during changing circumstances Drill Description 8-10 cones indicate different positions around a basketball hoop. Player A starts on the first, player B on the last position. To reach the next position, the players have to score by performing an overhand pass into the basket. Who is the first to reach the final position? Drill Variations •• Include a preceding self-setting •• Close

eyes

directly

before

shooting the ball into the hoop •• Play a bump-out competition (as compared to basketball) Teaching Points •• Depending on the performance level, the cones can be adjusted by T •• Make sure that the setting technique doesn’t suffer from the competition

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DRILL 3.21 Drills for competition

Teaching Points •• The team can only score if the catcher catches the ball above his/her head

Equipment •• 12 players with two ball boxes •• Two elevations (chairs, tables, boxes) Drill Objective Accuracy during changing circumstances Drill Description Two teams play against each other. Every team has two servers, two receivers, one setter and one catcher who is standing in an elevated position (4). The servers hit one after another

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into a pre-defined receiving area on the opponent’s court. Which team is the first to play 15-20 balls to the catcher? Drill Variations •• Depending on the performance level, the size of the receiving areas may be increased or decreased •• Receive with three or four players at the same time •• The setter has to perform three block jumps after every pass

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04 Attacking Drills

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DRILL 4.1 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Orientation marks on the floor

Teaching Points •• Support the run-up verbally (with one word of three syllables: e.g., Am-ster-dam) •• It is important to start the step with the heel of the foot •• Steadily increase the time and

Drill Objective Creation of a movement concept

space motion behavior •• Control the arm swing

concerning a correct run-up rhythm Drill Description Put down orientation marks where floor contact is wanted: 1. Initial position; 2. Initial step; 3. Brake step; 4. Closing step. The players are supposed to coordinate the rhythm of

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their arm and leg movements. Drill Variations •• Put down a mark for take-off only •• The players stand with one leg forward (left foot forward for right-handed players) on a mat; the players jump off with the left foot and emphasize their brake and closing step •• Put down gymnastic hoops 1 meter in front of the net; the hoop replaces the former marks and indicates the take-off and landing areas

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DRILL 4.2 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Each player holds a ball

•• Perform the throw-off with closed eyes Teaching Points •• Pay attention to the correct position of the elbow •• Hit the ball with either hand

Drill Objective Creation of a movement concept

•• Make sure that the players have a stable stance

concerning (a) the movement of the wrist and (b) the overall flap movement Drill Description A) The players hold the balls with their weak hand shoulder-high in front of their playing arm. The playing hand “waves” with high intensity and a loose wrist along the top of ball. After a signal, the players hit the ball on the floor in a way that makes it bounce back straight up. B) The players twist their shoulder and move their playing arm backwards. The elbow is at the height of the shoulder in the far back. The ball rests in the weak hand in front of the playing arm. The playing hand hits the fixed ball. (Please note: the initial advance of the elbow is of great importance.) Drill Variations •• Hit the descending ball on the floor after a throw-off

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DRILL 4.3 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• Pay attention that the ball is not held in too low a position •• At first, the ball is to be hit out of

Equipment

an uphold position; later, the ball

•• Two players – one ball

can be hit after a throw-off •• Make sure that the flap movement

Drill Objective

is only evoked by the acceleration

Various positions of the hand during

of the arm and wrist

contact with the ball Drill Description A) Contact with the ball is at the back beneath the equator of the ball. The trajectory has the shape of a bow. B) Contact with the ball is at the back and above the equator of the ball. The

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ball touches the ground close to the net. C) Contact with the ball is at the north pole of the ball. The ball touches the ground close to the player. Drill Variations •• The players also try to hit the ball sideways •• Instead of hitting toward a partner, the ball can also be hit against a wall

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DRILL 4.4 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Two players – one ball

Teaching Points on

•• Depending

the

level

of

performance, the net’s height may be adjusted •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the players may combine the attack movement

Drill Objective

with a run-up

Control of the flap movement (stretch of the playing arm in the moment of the ball contact) Drill Description A stands one meter in front of the lowered net, performs a throw-off and hits the ball to B. B catches the ball and passes it back to A. After 10-12 repetitions, they change positions.

A

During the drill, the net is lowered (head-high). Drill Variations •• Perform the attack movement in the air

B

•• Try to hit targets on the opposite side of the court •• Coach performs the throw-off for player A who just hits the ball

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DRILL 4.5 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• Pay attention to the “whip-like” acceleration of the arm initiated by the shoulder and followed by

Equipment

the movement of the elbow and

•• Two players – one ball, wall

wrist •• If the straight-line attack works

Drill Objective

properly, vary the angles and

Control of the flap movement (various

positions toward the wall

positions of the hand during contact with ball) Drill Description A stands beside B and passes the ball to B. B hits the ball so that it bounces off the ground before touching the wall. Right after, A catches the ball

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and passes it to B again. After 10-12 repetitions, A and B change positions. Drill Variations •• Vary the trajectory height of the pass and the distance to the wall •• A and B play volleyball squash •• B catches the ball while jumping on one spot and passes it back to A

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DRILL 4.6 Drills under simplified conditions

Drill Variations •• Put down target areas on the opposite court

Equipment

Teaching Points

•• 4-7 players with one ball box

•• Instead of holding the ball with

•• 1 table

a flat hand, a loop (e.g., formed with the inner tube of a bicycle)

Drill Objective Run-up and flap movement (timing is neglected at first)

can be used •• The main focus is put on the linkage of the run-up, take-off and hitting movements

Drill Description A stands in an elevated position at

•• Do the same exercise on both halves of the court

the lowered net holding a ball with a flat hand. B stands at a distance of one meter from A. He/she takes off, hits the ball across the net, lands and moves backwards. Next, he/she performs a whole run-up and hits another ball (which A received from C in the meantime). Players D, E and F wait to substitute for A after two attacks. Drill Variations •• Stretch a slanting net in order to gently increase the net height where A performs the attack movement •• Hit 2-3 balls in a row (including the complete run-up)

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DRILL 4.7 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• Precise and well-timed throw-offs are essential •• The player who hits last collects

Equipment

his/her ball and pushes it against

•• 4-7 players with one ball box

the hip of T; this procedure allows T to grasp the balls blindly; the effect

Drill Objective

is more throw-offs in less time

Run-up and flap movement (timing is neglected at first) Drill Description A starts his run-up at the signal of T. In the moment of take-off, T throws “rising balls” (first tempo) into the playing hand of A. A hits the ball at the highest point of his/her jump

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across the net. Drill Variations •• Increase the height of the net. The playing arm should be over net height •• T varies the length of the trajectory; at the exact moment when the ball begins descending A should perform his/her take-off (second tempo) •• A attacks three times in a row and performs various run-ups from different directions

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DRILL 4.8 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• In this exercise, it is very important to give feedback about the quality of the set and the final attack

Equipment •• Each player holds a ball Drill Objective Attack after pass: communication with the setting player Drill Description A stands on the outer position (2/4) and throws/passes a ball to the setting player. Right after, A moves toward the starting position for his/ her run-up. After the set, A starts with a coordinated run-up and hits the ball across the net. Then A gives feedback to the setting player about the set’s quality and what could be improved. Drill Variations •• Vary the distances and angles of the run-up •• Put down target areas on the opponent field •• The setting player takes various positions facing the net

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DRILL 4.9 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 6-8 players with one ball box

Teaching Points •• It is possible to perform this exercise on both halves of the court; if so, only line attacks are allowed •• At first, the passes of D, E and F should be easy for C to defend

Drill Objective

(free ball); according to the level

Attack against a single block under

of performance the pass may

high physical strain

increase in difficulty

Drill Description D, E and F stand on position 2 on the opponent’s court. One after another, they throw/pass a ball to C and directly proceed with blocking. C defends the ball and passes it on to B.

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B sets the ball to A who has taken up the outer position after having blocked D’s ball. A attacks in the system of a pyramid (1st series: 9 attacks; 2nd series: 7 attacks; 3rd series: 5 attacks; 4th series: 3 attacks). In most cases, A should be able to stop the block. A target area may be supplied. Drill Variations •• The pyramid system should match the level of performance •• Use various attacking techniques

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DRILL 4.10

Teaching Points •• Start the drill only if all players have taken their positions

Drills for game-like situations

•• This exercise contains a high

Equipment

number of jumps, therefore it is

•• Orientation marks on the floor

very important that the last balls of each sequence are hit with

Drill Objective

great accuracy

The transition from attack to block Drill Description On each half of the court stand: 1 outside attacker (A); 1 middle blocker (B); and one player who passes the balls (C). The drill works as follows: C passes a ball to A, who attacks against a double block. B takes over the coverage position. Right after, A and B switch positions. Meanwhile, F passes a ball to D who now attacks against the double block of A and B. Player E is now the coverage player. Finally, D and E switch positions and the other team attacks again. Drill Variations •• The

swapping

of

positions

now happens after the block movement is finished and not right after the attack (see above) •• Various (regarding

throw-off the

ball

techniques rotation,

trajectory, etc.)

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DRILL 4.11 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• T can easily control the degree of difficulty

Equipment •• 9-12 players with one ball box Drill Objective Attack against a block under high physical strain Drill Description A, B and C stand at the net. T takes up his/her position next to the ball container in the center of the court. At the signal of T, all three players take off, perform a block jump and

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proceed with running on to the empty opponent’s court-half. Meanwhile, T hits a ball across the net, which the players A, B, C have to receive, set and attack against. In the meantime, players D, E, F have taken the former net positions of A, B, C. Drill Variations •• Alternate attack variations (e.g., fast attack or backcourt attacks, etc.) •• Vary the number and position of the block players

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DRILL 4.12 Drills for game-like situations Equipment

Teaching Points •• T can easily control the degree of difficulty •• In the basic drill, A should not pass the ball to the setter too early

•• 6-10 players with one ball box Drill Objective Transition from defense to attack Drill Description B stands in the setter position. C takes up position 2 while T stands in position 4 on the opponent’s court. Shortly after T has hit a reachable ball to A, A passes a second ball he/she has been holding to the setter. Next, A is on the defense and passes the ball from T to C and immediately orientates herself/ himself toward position 4 where he/ she attacks after a set from B. Drill Variations •• B hits to A; A passes the ball to C and moves toward position 4 in order to attack; right after, A takes up a defensive position; next, T hits 2 balls one after another across the net, which A has to pass to B or C; after 2-3 series, the players switch positions

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DRILL 4.13

Teaching Points •• T has to anticipate the trajectories of the sets early in order to give

Drills for game-like situations

correct instructions to the block

Equipment

players

•• 5-8 players with one ball box, 1 table Drill Objective The correct attack coverage position (with regard to the attack block angle) Drill Description D and F stand in an elevated position at the net forming a “blocking wall.” T serves a ball to the setter C. C sets the ball with a high trajectory to position 4. A attacks and hits the first ball into

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the double block. B, who provides the coverage for this attack, passes the blocked ball to C. C again sets a high ball to A who now tries to vanquish the block. T determines how the block has to act (single/double block, line block, etc.). Drill Variations •• A has to hit the first ball into the block in such a way that the ball falls out of bounds •• Perform

the

same

exercise

alternately on both sides of the field. Add a second setter (T2) on the side of D and E; no tables supplied

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DRILL 4.14 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 2 players with 5 balls, 1 ball box Drill Objective Correct timing of the attack Drill Description T quickly passes five balls one after another to B. B sets the balls to different positions. A has to attack the balls set by A. The order of the setting is: 1 = third tempo (position 4); 2 = second tempo (position 3); 3 = third tempo (position 4); 4 = second tempo (position 3); 5 = second tempo (behind the setter). Drill Variations •• A performs a block jump after every attack •• Various setting techniques to alternate the timing of A •• Various positions of the body in the moment of take-off (includes different run-up directions) Teaching Points •• T can easily follow how well the players manage the various circumstances. Error patterns can be detected easily

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DRILL 4.15 Drills for competition Equipment •• 4-8 players with one ball box Drill Objective Observation

of

the

opponents’

blocking behavior Drill Description T, standing in the center of the court, passes balls to the setter, who again sets the balls to position 4 (2). On the opponent’s court are positioned: one middle block player (B) and one outside

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blocker (C). A has various options for the attack: 1: diagonal attack (if only C is actively blocking); 2: line-attack (if only B is actively blocking); 3: a hit over the block/ a hit through the gap of the block (if B and C are actively blocking). Drill Variations •• Emphasize the blocking behavior sooner or later •• Add another fast attacker in the center Teaching Points •• T can easily detect if the attacking player has read the block behavior appropriately or not

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DRILL 4.16 Drills for competition Equipment •• 6-8 players with one ball box Drill Objective Diverse attacking strategies Drill Description A has to play against a complete team (4-6 players). T passes the ball to the setter B, who sets the ball to A. After three successful attacks in a row, another player is substituted for A. Drill Variations •• Use various quotas for successful attacks (e.g., 5 of 7) •• Various blocks (single, double, triple) •• Various places of attack (e.g., backcourt, center position 3) Teaching Points •• Make sure that the defending team is constantly rotating

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05 Blocking Drills

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DRILL 5.1 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• The acquisition of the block movement should be learned while standing; after an adequate

Equipment

internalization, the movement

•• Net

can be performed in short and long distances along the net

Drill Objective

•• The methodological accession

Creation of a movement concept

strategy via variable net heights

concerning the arm and hand position

is essential: first start with a net at the height of the eyes, later use

Drill Description

the official competition height

T performs the block movement (without a jump) in slow motion. On the opposite side of the court, the players stand side by side at the lowered net and perform the coach’s

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movements simultaneously. Drill Variations •• Perform the block movement at a small distance from a wall (30-40 cm). At the last stage of every block movement, the fingers should slightly touch the wall •• The players stand next to each other at the lowered net and slowly perform the block movement in the form of a “wave;” the coach walks along the wave and, if necessary, gives suggestions for improvement; the drill is finished if the coach does not want to give any more feedback

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DRILL 5.2

Teaching Points •• With the support of the blocking

Drills under simplified conditions Equipment

board, the different input and output angles of the thrown balls can be visualized

•• Board •• 1 table Drill Objective Creation

of

a

motion

concept

concerning the arm and hand position during the “active” block Drill Description T stands in an elevated position (on a box or a table) at the net. He/she holds a board (e.g., swimming board) at an angle of 30°-45° from the top edge of the net. The hands and arms of the player should stroke along the board (in the inclined position) while jumping. Drill Variations •• A stands on a table/box and brings his “blocking board” into position. B also stands in an elevated position and throws a ball across the net against the blocking board of A. A positions herself/himself in a way so that the ball bounces off into the center of the court •• Perform the drill with eyes closed

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DRILL 5.3 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• The timing of the block movement is practiced using the different trajectories of the balls; therefore,

Equipment

it is useful to vary the trajectories

•• Three players with one ball box (6-8

throughout the whole drill.

balls) •• 1 table

•• The height of the net has to match the player’s skills: the better the player, the higher is the net

Drill Objective

•• If the hit is performed while

Correct timing and tension of the

standing, it is very important to

shoulder for an appropriate arm and

use the torso as little as possible;

hand position.

the movement should exclusively happen via the acceleration of

Drill Description

the arm and wrist

A stands in an elevated position and throws or hits the ball in various

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distances from the net straight to B. B stands at the net (at face height) and blocks the ball. C supplies A with balls; after 6-8 repetitions, the players switch roles. Drill Variations •• Increase the net height step by step •• Both A and B stand in an elevated position and hit balls toward C; C has to block this time; D picks up the balls and puts them back into the ball box for A and B

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DRILL 5.4 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment

•• T determines the rhythm •• T throws the ball against the top of the net; now, A and B try to push the ball into the opponent’s court

•• Net Teaching Points Drill Objective

•• Start with small side steps, later

Correct timing of the take-off and

proceed

control of the shoulder tension

technique

with

the

cross-step

Drill Description A/B and C/D stand face to face at the net. During the drill, A determines the place and time of the take-off. B reacts as fast as possible. A and B are supposed to clap each other’s blocking hands over the top of the net. Next, it is B’s turn to determine the place and time of the take-off. Drill Variations •• A/B and C/D stand face to face at the net. A holds a ball and performs a side-step, which was agreed upon in advance; A stops his/her movement, takes off and gives the ball to B, who has imitated A in the meantime. B reaches over the net in order to receive the ball from A. Next, B proceeds like A did, with a side movement, and A imitates B

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DRILL 5.5 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• Only if the technical element (block) is perfectly performed by the player, can the movement be

Equipment

performed together with other

•• 6-10 players at the net

players (in form of a double or triple block)

Drill Objective

•• This drill is also suitable for a

Various step sequences and the

competition in order to check on

subsequent movement for the double

the individual levels of quickness

block Drill Description A and B stand at position 3 at the net and take off for the block. They land on their feet again and move with a certain step sequence to positions

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2 or 4. There, they join players C and D. With their new partner, they simultaneously perform a double block. Afterwards, A and B take up the outer positions, while E and F perform a block at position 3. C and D go back on position 3 and start the drill again. Drill Variations •• A and B practice various step sequences along the net; in different intervals, there are markings attached to the net (e.g., ribbons, cords, etc.); they indicate the place of the take-off

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DRILL 5.6 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 6-10 players with 6 balls

•• Both balls stay above the top of the net; the blocker tries to reach the balls one by one with both hands •• 2-3 block jumps in a row on each position

•• 3 tables Teaching Points Drill Objective

•• Depending

on

the

level

of

Mobility of the shoulder and reaction

performance, the balls may be

capability

held in a lower position either sooner or later

Drill Description A, B and C stand in an elevated position in three different positions at the net. Each person holds two balls above the top of the net. Players D, E, F and G stand in a row at position 3 on the opposite field. After having performed a block jump in the center, the players proceed to position 2 or 4 and perform another block. In the second take-off, the opponent in the higher position lowers one ball to a level below the top of net. The blocker tries to reach the “blockable” ball with both hands. Drill Variations •• Both balls should be held very close to each other; the blocker tries to touch both balls with one hand each

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Blocking Drills

DRILL 5.7 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 6-12 players with one ball box

Teaching Points •• The task difficulty should develop from an easy & constant level to various conditions (concerning direction, distance, technique) •• The players should constantly switch positions, either after

Drill Objective

every attack, a certain amount of

Assessment of the attacking direction

attacks, or after every successfully

and coordination of time and space

performed block

during take-off Drill Description T (or another player) stands in the central net position and throws/ passes balls to the outside positions, where players A, B and C, D attack. E

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and F study the direction of the runup, as well as the trajectory of the ball, and correspondingly perform a block. Drill Variations •• Positioning of a longitudinal block •• Diverse passes to the outside positions (speed of the pass and distance to the net) •• Work with a partner: A throws balls with various angles toward the net and attacks into the main spike direction. B observes the throw-off and has to perform a block with regard to A’s run-up direction

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DRILL 5.8 Drills for game-like situations Equipment

Teaching Points •• At first, the attacker shouts out the target area he/she wants to hit into; later he/she does not make any more statements

•• 6-8 players with one ball box Drill Objective Take-off-timing: time and space Drill Description Player Z throws or sets balls to position 4. A and B attack; they are supposed to aim at certain target areas. C blocks the ball and, after 4 blocks, he/she is substituted by player D. Drill Variations •• Variation of sets by Z •• Z or T switch sides and pass the ball over the block player C to the spiker A. A hits the ball into a certain target area •• The attacker hits six balls in a row; he/she is supposed to hit three different targets; the block player tries to adjust his/her position with regard to specific target areas

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DRILL 5.9 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• In this drill, the emphasis is on having the arm/hand in the correct position (depending on

Equipment

the individual block position:

•• 10-12 players with one ball box

outside block or middle block)

•• 2 tables

•• At first, try to hit into the block on purpose; later the players should

Drill Objective

try to avoid the block

Union of four arms to one block board (2 players form a “blocking wall”) Drill Description A/B and C/D stand in elevated positions at the net. Z distributes balls to the attackers. E/F and G/H are at positions 4 and 2. A/B and C/D can

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exclusively focus on the union of their arms forming a block board since they are standing in an elevated position. Drill Variations •• Additional spike coverage player •• The ball is brought into the game by the block players A/B; spike coverage by E/F, and set-up of a counterattack in a limited action scope

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DRILL 5.10 Drills for game-like situations Equipment

Teaching Points •• The attackers should try to hit into the gap/seam between the two block players •• The best position for T is behind

•• 8-10 players with one ball box

the block players. From this point,

•• 3 tables

he/she can communicate with the attackers and judge the union

Drill Objective

of the block players

Timing of the double block (including: run-up, take-off, unified closed block plane) Drill Description A, B and C stand in an elevated position at the attacking line and attack one after another. On the other half of the court, players D, E and F stand at positions 4, 3, and 2. According to the position of the attacking player, they unite and perform a double block. Drill Variations •• Vary the order of the attackers and the height of their throw-offs •• One block pair starts in the central position; they have to perform five blocks in a row at different positions

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DRILL 5.11

Teaching Points •• This is a classic 2-on-2 game; the rotation system could follow the

Drills for game-like situations

principle of “winner stays”

Equipment

•• The main focus of this drill is

•• 4-6 players with one ball box

on the line block and the halfdiagonal block

Drill Objective Cooperation between the net and field positions Drill Description Z sets to A, who attacks at position 4 (2) against B. A is only allowed to attack into the longitudinal corridor. B communicates with the field defenders concerning

appropriate

positional

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coordination. After a successful block, they try to set up a counterattack. C and B change positions after a certain number of blocks and attacks. Drill Variations •• T brings the ball into play •• Increase or decrease the size of the corridor for the attack

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DRILL 5.12 Drills for game-like situations

•• T stands behind the block players; an attacker runs up and takes off while T sets the ball to him/her. The intention is that the block

Equipment

players see the ball very late,

•• 8-12 players with 1 ball box

which makes it harder for them to form an appropriate block

Drill Objective Saccade of the double block during the

Teaching Points

take-off

•• The cooperation between the block players and the take-off

Drill Description

timing and place are of main

A and B stand on position 2 and 3, C

interest in this drill

and D on position 3 and 4 — all of them are ready to block. T stands on the opposite court and throws balls to the setter E (position 3). E sets the balls to the outside positions, where the attack takes place. A/B and C/D have to adjust their movements according to the trajectory of the set to the outside positions, the movement behavior of the attackers, the ball itself, and their block partners. T studies the saccade of the block players and gives feedback if necessary. Drill Variations •• Vary the position of the setter •• Vary the speed of passing and setting

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DRILL 5.13 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 8-10 players with one ball box

Drill Variations •• Increase the attacking possibilities (fast attack, backcourt attack from position 6, outside attack from position 2) •• Coach sets new rules for the service, which the server has to

Drill Objective Middle blocker under time pressure

follow •• Change the initial positions of the blockers to create various

Drill Description

combinations of the block players

On one side of the court stand a setter (Z) at position 2/3, one fast attacker,

Teaching Points

one player attacking from behind

•• T observes the coordination of all

the attacking line and two defensive

body parts (shoulder, feet, arms)

players one of whom stands at position

of the middle blocker

4. On the other half of the court, three

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block players and one server take up their positions. The server stands in the center of the court, next to a ball box. The middle blocker has to unite with the other blocking players (double block) in order to defend attacks on the outside positions or backcourt attacks at position 1. Additionally, he/she has to perform the block movement even if the fast attacker does not spike.

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DRILL 5.14 Drills for competition

Teaching Points •• The temporal coordination of the pass from T2 is very important because this pass has direct

Equipment

influence on the degree of time

•• 10-12 players with two ball boxes

pressure for the central blocker

Drill Objective Middle blocking under time pressure Drill Description T1 hits an easy ball to the receiver A, who passes it to the setter (Z1). Z1 sets the ball to the fast attacker B. D blocks the fast attack and afterwards immediately has to unite to complete a double block with E at position 2. In the meantime (or slightly later), T2 passes a ball to setter Z2. Z2 sets the

B

ball to attacker C at position 4, which E and D have to block. Drill Variations •• The fast attackers vary their initial-positions •• The receiver A holds a ball, which he/she throws to Z2 before he/ she bump passes the ball coming from T1 toward Z1

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DRILL 5.15 Drills for competition Equipment •• 10-12 players with two ball boxes

Drill Variations •• Add two additional block players behind A and B so that the 6 blockers can constantly rotate and change positions •• At T’s signal, A and B jump off to perform a double block in the

Drill Objective High-quality double blocking on the

center •• Vary the speed of setting

outside positions (under time pressure) Teaching Points Drill Description

•• The outside block players are

A and B stand together at position 3

supposed to observe the quality

while C and D stand at the outside

of the setting and the run-up

positions 2 and 4. All of them are

direction of the attackers in order

ready to perform a block. On the other

to decide on an appropriate place

side of the net stand (at a distance of

for their common take-off

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2-3 meters): T, the two setters E and F, and the outside attackers G-J. The drill works as follows: T throws a ball across the net, which the middle blockers A and B are supposed to block. During their take-off, E and F set balls to the outside positions. In the meantime, A and B have to move to the outside positions and unite to form double blocks in order to block the attacks of G and H. The outside attackers are supposed to try hard to get past the blocks.

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Defensive Drills

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Defensive Drills

DRILL 6.1 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Two players – one ball

Teaching Points •• At first, it is easier to learn the new running techniques without a ball •• The players should use slide steps for moving backwards for short distances as well as cross or side

Drill Objective

steps for longer distances

Creation of a movement concept concerning various volleyball-specific running techniques Drill Description A stands with his/her back toward the net, whereas B takes up a position 3-6 meters farther away. The drill starts with A throwing a ball into the

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air at various heights. While the ball is in the air, B moves throughout the court using different kinds of running techniques (side steps, cross steps, slide steps, etc.). Shortly before A catches the ball, B has to halt and take up a stable stance. Drill Variations •• A throws the ball into the air and turns the axis of his/her shoulder perpendicular to the direction at which he/she wants to hit the ball; while he/she hits the ball, B has to read A’s body language and try to take up the correct position in order to bump pass the ball

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DRILL 6.2 Drills under simplified conditions

Teaching Points •• The focus of this exercise is on the positional defense; therefore, it is important that the setting is done

Equipment

rather carefully (high trajectories)

•• Three players – one ball

so that the defensive player has enough time to take up the

Drill Objective

desired position

Creation of a movement concept concerning an appropriate initial position directly before defending Drill Description A stands at position 3, B at position 4 and C off-set to the side of both. A throws or sets the ball to B, who adjusts the angle of his/her shoulder axis and hits the ball at a 90° angle to C. C “anticipates” the direction of the ball, chooses an adequate running technique, moves to the place where the ball is likely to drop down, takes a defensive position, and bump passes the ball back to A. Drill Variations •• Perform the same task with four players; after each ball contact, the players move up to the next position •• With two outside positions

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DRILL 6.3 Drills under simplified conditions Equipment •• Two players – one ball

Teaching Points •• According

to

the

level

of

performance, it might be necessary for A to begin with throwing the ball instead of hitting it •• If the basic technique is fully internalized, the players can

Drill Objective

defend from different angles

Creation of a movement concept concerning the overhead defense Drill Description A stands at the net. B stands toward the center of the court at a distance of 3-6 meters. A hits the ball with a trajectory that does not exceed body height. B hits the ball with an overhead

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defense technique back to A. After 10-12 repetitions the players change positions. Drill Variations •• B sits on the floor while A stands 2-3 meters away •• B runs toward A, stops at the moment A performs the throwoff, moves back and takes up a defensive position to return the ball to A

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DRILL 6.4

Teaching Points •• At first, the players should

Drills under simplified conditions

practice the slide movement in slow motion; later increase the

Equipment

speed with each try (the players

•• Each player holds a ball

should put socks on their hands in order to slide better on the

Drill Objective

ground)

Creation of a movement concept concerning

different

defense

techniques in the course of falling

•• Start with short distances from the ball and increase the distance step by step

Drill Description Learn how to fall without holding a ball: 1) Start with kneeling; 2) then crouching; 3) later standing; 4) and finally running. Proceed with sliding actively over the floor along the right side of the body. Drill Variations •• Shortly before the player hits the ground with arms and hands, he/she throws a tennis ball or volleyball up into the air (the initial impulse starts in the wrist) •• A partner sets balls in various directions; the task is to defend them all (including sliding actively over the floor) •• Competition: who can slide the farthest (including a run-up and take-off from a starting line)

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DRILL 6.5

•• This drill can be realized with a lot of players, several target areas and attackers + players who

Drills for game-like situations

collect the balls; after two or more

Equipment

contacts, the defending players

•• 4-6 players with 1 ball container

rotate

Drill Objective Positional defense with a smaller action area Drill Description A stands within a target area. B stands in an elevated position at the lowered net and hits balls toward the target area A stands in. A defends and bump passes the balls to the setting position.

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Drill Variations •• Enlarge or minimize the target area and vary its location (e.g., center, behind the net, along the baseline, etc.) •• Every defending position has its own specific requirements Teaching Points •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the attacks should vary in intensity: •• 1) thrown balls that are easily reachable; 2) one-handed thrown balls; 3) spikes with high speed

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DRILL 6.6 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• The

two

situations

different each

defense

require

an

individual handling; both of them

Equipment

help to improve the overall feeling

•• 5-7 players with 1 ball container

of the ball

Drill Objective Movement feeling under high pressure of time and precision Drill Description A supplies B with balls. B hits either to C or D, who both stand next to each other in a defensive position. In the case of C having to defend, first he/ she has to throw a second ball to D. Next, the ball coming from B has to be defended to Z. Drill Variations •• C and D both hold a ball; shortly before defending the second ball coming from B, they have to throw it to the setting position •• Both players hold a ball; shortly before hitting the second ball, they throw it into the air in order to catch it again right after having defended the second ball from Z

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DRILL 6.7 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 6-12 players with 1 ball container

Teaching Points •• According

to

the

level

of

performance, T can vary his pass in direction and speed •• If the movement intensity is held high, this drill can be useful for improving technical precision and

Drill Objective

the players’ endurance

The precision of movement concerning the combination of setting-attackingdefending Drill Description The rotation system for this drill functions as follows: from the setting position (1) to the waiting position of the defense; from the defending

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position (2) to the waiting position of the attack; from the attacking position (3) to the waiting position of the setting. If the flow is interrupted, T immediately throws in the next ball. Drill Variations •• Perform this drill on the opposite side of the court so that the defenders have to use a different forearm angle to bump pass the ball safely to the setter •• The setter doesn’t join the rotation system

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DRILL 6.8 Drills for game-like situations Equipment

•• If the flow is interrupted, T, who stands in an elevated position on the opponent’s court, hits a ball toward one of the defensive positions

•• 6-10 players with 2 ball containers Teaching Points Drill Objective

•• This drill is meant to improve

Defense in “emergency situations”:

defense playing against a very

clearing balls with high trajectories

offensive team; variable defensive

into the center of the court

techniques are required in order to

Drill Description

solve

these

“emergency

situations”

A, standing at the net, hits fast, but reachable balls, in a diagonal direction to C. C bump passes them, as high as possible, into the center of the court. D moves into the center and sets the ball to B. Next, B hits diagonally to F, who again defends the ball into the center. Now it’s up to E to run into the center once again and finally set the ball back to A. During the drill, A and B remain at their original positions whereas the other players continuously switch their positions. Drill Variations •• The net players perform a jump attack each time

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DRILL 6.9 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 6-8 players with 1 ball container

Teaching Points •• D, E and F should have taken up their defensive position just before B or C performs the hit •• T substitutes A and initiates the drill by passing balls from different positions (e.g., elevated

Drill Objective

position on the opponent’s court:

Shift of defensive positions, including

sideline, 3/4, backcourt, etc.)

an improvement of running techniques and an increase in spatial perception Drill Description A passes the ball either to B (position 2) or to C (position 4). Either B or C hits the ball in a diagonal direction. D observes B and C closely and reacts

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by moving from the center toward the hitting direction. The net player (B/C) who was not involved in the first place takes up an extreme diagonal defensive position. After each defensive action, D, E, and F change positions. Drill Variations •• A performs a double overhand pass to himself/herself before setting the ball to outside positions •• Play with two setters and two players on the outside positions, so that the players can switch positions constantly •• Play with two defending players

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DRILL 6.10 Drills for game-like situations

Teaching Points •• Both T1 and T2 concentrate on main points in the special defense behavior of the defending players

Equipment

and train these with well-aimed

•• 8-12 players with 2 ball containers

spikes

•• 2 tables Drill Objective Shift of the defense positions Drill Description On the opponent’s court, T1 (position 2) and T2 (position 4) stand in an elevated position at the net hitting line attacks to positions 1 and 5. A and B move as fast as possible from their former positions toward position 1 and 5 in order to defend the attacks of T1 and T2. Finally, they have to defend the attack to the setters C and D. Drill Variations •• Diagonal attacks •• With additional block players, T1 and T2 attack; A and B + the block player not involved take up their defensive positions •• With additional fast attacker and setter

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DRILL 6.11 Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 4-6 players with 1 ball container Drill Objective Combination

of

improvement

of

running techniques, reading signals of your opponent’s body and various bump pass angles Drill Description T stands in an outside elevated position on the opponent’s court and hits three balls in quick succession over

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the net. One of them has to be a short played ball. A has to defend all of them by bump passing them to the setter. Drill Variations •• 4-5 balls in a row •• Various attacking directions and places Teaching Points •• At first T, overdoes his/her body signals, then T tries to hide these signals more and more •• Very useful to train various defensive techniques

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DRILL 6.12

Teaching Points •• The difficulty of defending is created by the short time intervals

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between the two actions; this

Equipment

time interval may be expanded

•• 8-12 players with 2 ball containers Drill Objective Transition to a positional defense Drill Description T hits balls into the middle defense sector. A and B defend and pass the balls to the setter. Meanwhile, C throws off another ball in order to set it with a high trajectory to one of the outside positions where players attack against a single block. In the meantime, the defense players move into the line defense position. The free block player moves to his/her defensive position. If the flow is interrupted, T restarts the drill. Drill Variations •• Three defenders •• Line

blockers

and

defense

players in the diagonal attacking direction •• 10-12 defense rounds in a row, afterwards rotation within the defending team

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DRILL 6.13

Teaching Points •• Both block players and defenders have to communicate precisely

Drills for game-like situations

in order to clarify their individual

Equipment

responsibilities in their allocated

•• 8-12 players with 1 ball container

spaces

•• 1 table Drill Objective Coordination between block player and block coverage Drill Description T stands in the center of the court in an elevated position. Another setter is at the net, while a queue of attackers waits at position 2. On the other half of

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the court, there are two block players and 2 defenders at position 5 and 6, as well as a ball catcher at the net. Immediately after the first attack, T hits another ball right behind the block. Depending on who is responsible, one of the defending players passes the ball to the ball catcher. Drill Variations •• Both outside positions attack and another block player is added •• Finish

drill

with

complete

counterattack

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DRILL 6.14

Teaching Points •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, T can increase or

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decrease the degree of difficulty

Equipment

by matching his spikes to the

•• 6-12 players with 1 ball container

individual skills of the defender

•• 1 table Drill Objective Defensive quality within a certain action area Drill Description T stands in an elevated position (3) at the net and hits balls to the left and right of A. A defends the balls toward the catching player D. During the drill, A, B and C constantly rotate. For every successful defensive action, the defenders receive credit points. Drill Variations •• Vary the positions of the catching player D so that A has to adapt his bump pass technique to new angles •• Vary the direction of attacking (along the line, diagonal, extreme diagonal) •• Practice

various

defensive

techniques (overhead, close to the body, far away from the body)

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DRILL 6.15 Drills for competition Equipment

•• With two coaches on various positions Teaching Points •• Because of the high number

•• 10-12 players with 2 ball containers

of balls circulating, it is very

•• 1 table

important to follow a specified and organized path of the ball

Drill Objective Quality of the defense under high physical load Drill Description D supplies T with balls (by pushing the balls against the hip of T). T throws or hits the balls with high frequency toward the positions 1/6/5. A, B and

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C defend the balls from the setter E, who stands on a chair. The players who are in the waiting line collect the balls and cheer for the defenders in action. A, B and C constantly move by making forward and backward boxing steps. Every successful defensive action is rewarded with a point. The player who is first to earn 10 points may be substituted. Drill Variations •• Various positions of the setter •• Some attackers wait on the other half of the court; occasionally T throws/hits balls to them and they attack

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07 Basic Games

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T

he following games are all described in a

All kinds of games share the same methodical

1:1 situation. They can all be transformed

structure:

into a 2:2 game. Sometimes no rule

•• from smaller to larger courts

changes are necessary while sometimes little supplements have to be made. The games can also be used as a warm-up. The size of the courts may vary. In the 1:1 game, one half of a court can be 3 meters wide and 4.5 – 9 meters long. In the 2:2 game, the half of the court should be 6 meters wide and 4.5 – 9 meters long. The 1:1 games put their main focus on the technique, whereas the inclusion of a second

•• from very high nets to nets that are only 10-20 cm in height •• from catching the balls to short ball contacts •• from games in which the ball is allowed to drop on the floor to games in which the ball is not •• from a game “with each other” to a game “against each other” •• from a single ball contact to multiple ball contacts

player in the 2:2 games implies an additional

•• from a throw-in to a regular service

difficulty in the spatial observation (partner

•• from two-handed attacks to one-handed

and the ball). The players have to take several positions. This has a direct effect on tactical

attacks

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•• from a defensive to an offensive game.

aspects. Due to the various rules of the games, the coach is able to initiate different kinds of learning tasks, which influence the flow, dynamics and course of the game (e.g., throw-in instead of a service or freeze – catch and throw – of the first or second contact). For the transition from the 1:1 games to the 2:2 games, there are possible intermediate stages, which are 1:1 + 1 (mutual setter), 1 + 1:1 + 1 (the players are standing in separated sectors) or 1:2.

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Basic game 7.1 Drill Description Alternately, the ball has to be thrown across the net. The players should do that in such a way that their opponent is not able to catch the ball. Moving with the ball or jumping with it is not permitted. This procedure implies that the place where the player catches the ball is also the position from where he throws it. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• Use different kinds of balls •• Catch the balls one-handed (train both hands) •• It is only allowed to catch the ball directly in front of the forehead Teaching Points •• According

to

the

level

of

performance, the size of the court can be increased or decreased •• It is not important how the balls are caught, but it is nevertheless necessary to avoid the ball dropping on the floor •• Various throwing techniques

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Basic game 7.2 Drill Description The ball has to be thrown across the net with both hands. The players should do that in such a way that their opponent is not able to catch the ball. In this game, moving with the ball is permitted. The players can perform a rhythmic run-up of one or two steps in order to take-off and throw the ball while jumping. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards into the opposite side of the court. Beneath the net is a one-meter zone that the players are not allowed to enter.

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Basic Game 7.3 Drill Description The ball has to be played across the net by an overhand pass. The players should do that in such a way that their opponent is not able to reach the ball. If, however, the opponent manages to catch the ball, he/she has to throw it into the air and proceed with performing an overhand pass. During the whole procedure, the player does

Teaching Points •• According

to

the

level

of

performance, the court size may be increased or decreased •• Emphasize that short overhand passes are generated in the wrist and long overhand passes are generated by the stretch of knees, arms and wrist (whole body) •• Make sure that the overhand passes take place above the foreheads of the players

not change position. Moving while holding the ball is not permitted, which implies that the place where the player catches the ball is also the position from where he performs his/ her throw-off. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• Use different kinds of balls •• Start with passes vertical to the shoulder axis only, later proceed without restrictions •• It is only permitted to catch and throw the ball directly in front of the forehead

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Basic Game 7.4 Drill Description The ball has to be played across the net by an overhand pass. The players should do that in such a way that their opponent is not able to reach the ball. If, however, the opponent manages to catch the ball, he/she has to throw it up into the air and proceed with performing a rhythmic run-up of two steps. After the take-off, he/ she performs an overhand pass while jumping. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards into the opponent’s court.

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to

the

level

of

performance, the size of the court may be increased or decreased •• Depending

on

performance,

the

this

level

game

of can

be played with or without a restricted zone •• The overhand pass during a jump is necessary to score points

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Basic Game 7.5 Drill Description The ball has to be played across the net by an overhand pass. The players should do that in such a way that their opponent is not able to perform a forearm pass straight up into the air. If, however, the opponent manages to set the ball, he/she has to catch it afterwards, throw it off again, perform a rhythmic run-up of two steps and perform another overhand pass across the net while jumping.

Teaching Points •• To start the rally, it is now permitted to turn around and throw the ball while facing the net (frontal position) •• Play the first overhand pass after having taken an appropriate position facing the ball •• Point out the risk of throwing off the ball too close to the net, which is not an optimal position to play an overhand pass •• Make sure that the players always observe their opponent and the ball

Drill Variations •• With the correct run-up rhythm of three steps (left-right/left) •• It is only permitted to catch and throw the ball directly in front of the forehead •• Instead of catching the ball, the players can perform an overhand pass right away

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Basic Game 7.6 Drill Description In this game, the ball has to first drop down before the opponent is allowed to continue (ping pong principle). Therefore, the ball has to be played across the net by an overhand pass in such a way that the opponent is not able to play an upward forearm pass after it has dropped down. If, however, the opponent manages to do that, he/

Teaching Points •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the size of the target areas may be increased or decreased, the net height may also be adjusted •• In order to perform a technically perfect overhand pass, it is very important that the players move below the ball before contacting (purpose: play the pass in front of the forehead)

she catches the ball afterwards, throws it off, performs a rhythmic run-up of two steps, takes off, and performs another overhand pass across the net while jumping. The ball has to drop

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down into a certain area, otherwise it is an error. Drill Variations •• Use the correct run-up rhythm of three steps (left-right/left) •• It is only permitted to catch and throw the ball directly in front of the forehead •• Instead of catching the ball, the players can perform the overhand pass right away

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Basic Game 7.7 Drill Description The ball has to be thrown across the net. The players should do that in such a way that their opponent is not able to perform a controlled bump pass. If, however, the opponent manages to do that, he/she catches the ball again and throws it with both hands across the net. The players are not allowed to raise the ball higher than their shoulders while performing the throw. In order to perform a technically

Teaching Points •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the size of the court may be increased or decreased; the net height may also be adjusted •• Depending

on

performance,

the

this

level game

of can

be played with or without a restricted zone •• If the players are standing very close to the net, the bump pass “board” has to be as vertical as possible

perfect overhand pass, it is very important that the players move below the ball before contacting (purpose: play the pass in front of the forehead) Drill Variations •• Use different kinds of balls •• Throw the balls one-handed (train both hands)

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Basic Game 7.8

Teaching Points •• The players should try to pass (overhand or bump) the first ball

Drill Description Depending on the situation, the ball, coming from the opponent player, has to either be bump passed or overhand passed. In the moment of the second contact, the ball has to be overhand passed across the net again. The players are not supposed to move or jump while passing. Furthermore, they should try to perform the overhand pass in such a way that the opponent is not able to reach or securely bump pass the ball. To start the rally, one player either throws the ball backwards or frontally into the opponent’s court.

toward the net in order to have a high number of possibilities for the second contact •• In emergency situations, it is useful to play the ball with a high trajectory into the center in order to have more time to adjust the body position for the second contact •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, this game can be played either with or without a restricted zone

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Drill Variations •• Use different kinds of balls •• Perform

the

second

contact

(overhand pass) while jumping, including

the

correct

run-up

rhythm of three steps (left-right/ left)

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Basic Game 7.9

Teaching Points •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, the number of

Drill Description In addition to the previous games with two contacts, the players in this game have to accomplish additional tasks during the drill. After the second contact (with the ball), the players have to either touch or run around the cones (alternatively: they have to run along a line on the floor).

cones that have to be touched/ run around can be increased or decreased •• Use the gaps that arise because the opponent is moving to score points •• In the beginning, this game must be supervised because rapid playing makes it difficult for the players in action to detect rule

Drill Variations •• Do not only stick to the cones or

faults

lines on the floor. Other tasks can be included as well, for example: a 360° body rotation, touching the net or lying on their belly on the floor •• Perform

the

second

contact

(overhand pass) while jumping, including a run-up rhythm of one or two steps

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Basic Game 7.10 Drill Description The ball coming from the opponent has to be returned directly with a bump pass (1 contact). Consequently, the players should try to bump pass the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to reach and return the ball. To start the rally, one player throws

Teaching Points •• If the court is broad and short, it is more likely that the players have to play the bump passes sideways, in contrast to a narrow and long court •• Depending

on

performance,

the

this

level game

of can

be played with or without a restricted zone

the ball backwards or forward into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• The players may only perform the bump pass with one arm •• Play with four contacts: first

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contact with both arms; second contact with one arm (left or right); third contact with one arm (right or left); and with the fourth contact, the ball has to be bump passed with both arms across the net •• Divide each half of the court into left and right. Now the players alternately play into the left and right side of their opponent’s court

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Basic Game 7.11 Drill Description The ball coming from the opponent has to be returned directly with an overhand pass (1 contact). The players should do that in such a way that the opponent is not able to return the

Teaching Points •• In the beginning, the players are only allowed to overhand pass in a 90° angle to their shoulder axis •• Depending

on

performance,

the

this

level game

of can

be played with or without a restricted zone

ball. At the moment of contact (with the ball), the players are not allowed to move. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards or forward into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• The players have to constantly hold their hands above their heads, otherwise the opponent player scores a point •• Two contacts: the first contact is an overhand pass straight up into the air; right after, the players have to perform extra tasks (e.g., hand clapping in front of or behind the body, touching the floor with both hands or lying with their belly on the floor), the second contact has to be an overhand pass across the net •• Each court is divided into a front and rear sector; now, the players alternately pass the ball into those two sectors

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Basic Game 7.12 Drill Description Depending on the situation, the ball coming from the opponent has to either be bump passed or overhand passed. It is important that it is a secure pass because it has the function of a setting to oneself. While the ball is

Teaching Points •• The players can decide whether they

want

to

include

the

first overhand pass played to themselves or not (if they do not, they cannot score points with that ball) •• The 180° body rotation has to be clearly visible

in the air, the player performs a 180° body rotation. The second contact is an overhand pass played backwards across the net. The players should try to perform the backward overhand pass in such a way that the opponent is not able to reach or securely set (overhand or bump pass) the ball. To

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start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards or forward into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• It is permitted to perform lateral settings •• The second contact has to be performed while jumping •• If player A has performed a overhand pass, player B has to directly return the ball (with an overhand or bump pass)

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Basic Game 7.13 Drill Description Firstly, the ball coming from the opponent has to be caught. Second, the player performs a throw-off in order to hit the ball (the impulse comes from the wrist) across the net.

•• Depending

on

performance,

the

this

level game

of can

be played with or without a restricted zone Teaching Points •• Start with a long and narrow court and proceed with a broader one

The players should try to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to securely catch the ball. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards or forward into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• Play the same game without catching but with two contacts: first contact is a secure setting to oneself (overhand or bump pass) and catch the ball in order to perform a throw-off; second contact consists of hitting the ball (movement comparable to the service movement) •• To start the game, the player to hit first should not throw but hit the ball (like a service) •• The players should change the arm they hit with (train both arms) •• The hit can be performed while jumping

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Basic Game 7.14 Drill Description The ball coming from the opponent

•• The players have to really use their back muscles in order to transfer the created body acceleration on to the ball

has to be caught. Afterwards, the player has to perform a throw-off and, while jumping, he/she does a header that goes across the net. The players should try to perform the header in such a way so that the opponent is not able to securely catch the ball. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards or forward into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• The players have to perform an

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extra task after the header (touch the net or shortly lay down on the floor) •• Instead of catching the ball, the players have to perform an overhand pass and proceed with the header Teaching Points •• Emphasize the run-up rhythm of two or three steps (left-right/left) •• Increase the size of the court and lower the net in order to increase the chances to score

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Basic Game 7.15

•• With the first ball contact, the players should try to pass (overhand or bump) the ball

Drill Description Depending on the situation, the ball coming from the opponent has to either be bump passed or overhand

toward the net in order to have a high number of possibilities for the following hit

passed. With the second contact, the ball has to be hit across the net. The players should try to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to reach or securely play the ball. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards or forward into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• Use different kinds of balls •• The second contact has to be performed while jumping (including the run-up rhythm of two or three steps) Teaching Points •• The players can only score if they have hit the ball across the net; they can double score if they hit the ball with their weak hand •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, this game can be played either with or without a restricted zone

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Basic Game 7.16 Drill Description Both players stand backwards to the net, each holding a ball (2 balls). To start the rally, they simultaneously throw their balls (at T’s signal) into the opposite half of the court. Depending on situations, the ball coming from the opponent either has to be bump passed or overhand passed. With the second contact, the ball has to be

Teaching Points •• In the beginning, it is possible that the rallies are quite short •• In the beginning, this game has to be supervised because rapid playing makes it difficult for the players in action to detect rule faults •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, this game can be played either with or without a restricted zone

hit across the net. The players should try to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to reach or securely play the ball. After having hit the ball, the players orientate

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themselves by looking at the ball – the court – and again at the ball. Drill Variations •• Use different kinds of balls •• The second contact has to be performed while jumping (including the run-up rhythm of two or three steps)

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Basic Game 7.17 Drill Description Depending on the situation, the ball coming from the opponent to either be blocked (a) or not. If the player decides not to block (b), he/she has to catch the ball. Afterwards, the player performs a throw-off in order to attack. To start the rally, one player throws the ball backwards or forward into the opponent’s court. Drill Variations •• The second contact has to be performed while jumping (including the run-up rhythm of two or three steps) Teaching Points •• If a player successfully blocks a ball, he/she scores •• At the beginning, introduce the rule that if player B decides to actively block, then player A has to play a lob (and vice versa) •• Depending

on

the

level

of

performance, play either with or without a target area for the lobs

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Basic Game 7.18 Drill Description To start the rally, one player performs a jump service (in order to increase the chance of scoring during the rally). Depending on the situation the service from the opponent has to either be bump passed or overhand passed. With the second contact, the ball has to be hit across the net. The players should try to hit the ball in such a way

Teaching Points •• According

to

the

level

of

performance, the size of the court can be increased or decreased •• Various techniques (for the throwoff, the run-up and the flap movement) •• With the first contact, the players should try to pass (overhand or bump) the ball toward the net in order to have a high number of possibilities for the following hit

that the opponent is not able to reach or securely play the ball. Drill Variations •• Use different kinds of balls

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(always change balls after two rallies) •• The second contact has to be performed while jumping (including the run-up rhythm of two or three steps)

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Basic Game 7.19

Teaching Points •• The size of the court determines whether the rallies are shorter or

Drill Description To start the rally, one player performs a service in a randomly chosen way. Depending on the situation, the service from the opponent has to either be bump passed or overhand passed. The second contact has to be a set to oneself. In the third contact, the ball has to be hit across the net (while standing or jumping).

•• Start with a lowered net in order to encourage the players to attack properly •• According

to

the

level

of

performance, the net can be raised up to competition height •• With the first contact, the players should start moving toward the net (in order to have a optimal position for the following two

Drill Variations •• Players who attack with three contacts

longer

are

rewarded

contacts)

with

double points •• Always

consider

that

the

opponents might not be on the same level of performance

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Credits Coverdesign:

Sabine Groten

Layout and Typesetting:

Claudia Sakyi

Copyediting:

Michelle Demeter

Photos jacket:

© imago/Sportfotodienst (Coverfoto), © iStock/Thinkstock

Photos:

pp. 10, 24, 42, 64, 81, 157 © FIVB 2008;



pp. 7, 13, 97, 113 © Chris Kroeger 2013

Graphics: Chris Kroeger

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ChRIS KROEGER

sample drill from the book Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 4-10 players with one ball box •• Target areas (cardboard, gymnastic hoops)

Volleyball Drills features 97 basic drills and 19 basic games designed to Teaching Points

Drill Objective

•• The coach/teacher observes the service quality

Assessment of the ball trajectory and communication between the receivers

•• Mistakes have to be punished (change in position)

Drill Description

•• The quality of the receiving bump pass can be rated by the catcher ••

Make sure the receivers continuously switch positions

and defending skills. This book is a working manual of organized and demanding drills from which practice lessons may be created. Each drill includes a detailed explanation of the purpose, setup, and execution, as well as variations and teaching points. With simple instructions and accompanying graphics it is easy to teach and coach kids to play volleyball quickly and simply. This is a book for teachers and coaches of beginning to intermediate

Chris Kroeger (Institute of Sports Science – University Kiel, Germany)

players of all ages.

is instructor of the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) and has conducted Coaches and Teachers Courses in more than 20 countries

VOLLEYBALL DRILLS

In this drill, A serves while B and C receive. D stands in a target area in the setting position. B and C are supposed to bump pass the services of A to D. D passes the balls to E who supplies A with balls. The receiver who is not involved shouts out the quality of the trajectory to the other receiver (short, long, net, etc.).

help players improve their serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking,

Drill Variations •• Depending on the level of performance, the court size can either be minimized or more receivers included •• Big sheets can be attached to the net so that the balls are seen very late and the time for an adequate reaction is shorter ••

This drill can also be used as a competition (e.g., who is first to accomplish five correct bump passes or who succeeds in receiving the most balls in a certain period of time)

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since 1985. He has won several National Youth and Student Titles.

ISBN: 978-1-78255-024-2 51695

9 781782 550242

$ 16.95 US/£ 12.95

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ChRIS KROEGER

sample drill from the book Drills for game-like situations Equipment •• 4-10 players with one ball box •• Target areas (cardboard, gymnastic hoops)

Volleyball Drills features 97 basic drills and 19 basic games designed to Teaching Points

Drill Objective

•• The coach/teacher observes the service quality

Assessment of the ball trajectory and communication between the receivers

•• Mistakes have to be punished (change in position)

Drill Description

•• The quality of the receiving bump pass can be rated by the catcher ••

Make sure the receivers continuously switch positions

and defending skills. This book is a working manual of organized and demanding drills from which practice lessons may be created. Each drill includes a detailed explanation of the purpose, setup, and execution, as well as variations and teaching points. With simple instructions and accompanying graphics it is easy to teach and coach kids to play volleyball quickly and simply. This is a book for teachers and coaches of beginning to intermediate

Chris Kroeger (Institute of Sports Science – University Kiel, Germany)

players of all ages.

is instructor of the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) and has conducted Coaches and Teachers Courses in more than 20 countries

VOLLEYBALL DRILLS

In this drill, A serves while B and C receive. D stands in a target area in the setting position. B and C are supposed to bump pass the services of A to D. D passes the balls to E who supplies A with balls. The receiver who is not involved shouts out the quality of the trajectory to the other receiver (short, long, net, etc.).

help players improve their serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking,

Drill Variations •• Depending on the level of performance, the court size can either be minimized or more receivers included •• Big sheets can be attached to the net so that the balls are seen very late and the time for an adequate reaction is shorter ••

This drill can also be used as a competition (e.g., who is first to accomplish five correct bump passes or who succeeds in receiving the most balls in a certain period of time)

RZ_Umschlag_Volleyball Drills_ENG.indd 1

since 1985. He has won several National Youth and Student Titles.

ISBN: 978-1-78255-024-2 51695

9 781782 550242

$ 16.95 US/£ 12.95

www.m-m-sports.com

07.02.14 11:57