Don Patterson | AOC senior content manager Setting the middle efficiently and effectively is a major asset for teams at all levels. It spreads the attack, takes pressure off the pin hitters and c...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-the-middle/
Purpose: Even when players are waiting to come on the court for a drill or have down time, they should always be practicing their hand contact. This simple progression, which can be done alone or...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/youth-hand-contact-progressions/
3-step footwork drill for attackers reinforces three important keys for hitters: Small to big. Slow to fast. Arm backswing begins on the second step. Source
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/3-step-footwork-drill-for-attackers/
Using the proper setting technique is one of a player’s critical volleyball skills — teaching how it’s done is a skill of its own. Emily Hiza is a club volleyball coach for various age grou...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-teaching-the-fundamentals-to-a-young-player/
The Straddle drill teaches serve-receivers to judge the location of the serve that's coming at them. This drill focuses on footwork, which is critical to making a great pass. The goal is to get y...
Salima Rockwell shares a drill with different levels of engagement that helps develop setter IQ and quick thinking skills, which are critical for top-level setters. This "Go Against the Flow" dri...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drills-setter-think/
Purpose: To train overhead digging when the ball is coming at too fast of a pace to simply set the ball. This should be used as an emergency move for players who do not have time to make a defens...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/overhead-digging-drill/
This session gives a good look at what high level college coaches would say and teach while working coaching young volleyball players how to hit the volleyball. Source
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-for-middle-school-athletes/
Don Patterson | AOC senior content manager Volleyball is a demanding sport. You need to be strong, fast and agile, and strength training is one of the best ways players can ensure active developm...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/core-strength-important/
Whether you’re new to volleyball or training kids to fall in love with the game, you’ll benefit from trying these 15 fun volleyball drills for beginners. To get the most out of these volleyba...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/30-minutes-of-drills-for-beginning-volleyball-players/
Whether you’re new or you’ve been teaching for years, there are always valuable takeaways from what other coaches have discerned over the course of their careers. Your volleyball team’s lea...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/10-tips-for-youth-serving/
Teaching young volleyball players the forearm pass is a top priority for all coaches. As three-time U.S. Olympic coach Terry Liskevych points out, no skill in the game has a greater impact on a t...
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/partner-passing-fundamentals-for-beginning-players/