DRILLS

Coaches - Drills
From AboutVolleyball.com:

  • The Sock Drill - Get those feet moving in the right direction to get those short balls.
  • Between the Legs - This drill helps passers to get under the ball and sqared up.
  • Stomach Drill - Involves movement and pass strengthening.
  • Around the World - Learn names and start communication skills early.
  • Bounce - No Bounce - This drill is designed for beginner and intermediate volleyball players, but when advance players starts to get lazy is good to go back to the basics.
  • Candy Drill - A great way to break the ice at your first practice.
  • Candy - Just like a game of Horse, only with a volleyball.
  • Dig Dig Attack - A very fast drill that practices digging, transition and the attack.
  • Four Point Passing - Emphasizes concentration and control as players rotate in and out of a four point drill.
  • Get Up and Go - Emphasizes early movement to the ball, and speed in movement.
  • Hands On Blocking - Emphasizes fullhand contact with the ball while blocking, speed, and coordination. Can be done at one point or add foot work for two points.
  • High Pass - Here's a great drill: (For groups of three). It practices giving high passes.
  • How to Swing - Use the wall to learn this skill.
  • Passing - A group passing drill with a whole lot of running.
  • Passing Freenzy - Focus on ballcontrol while keeping players busy.
  • PIT - This is the ultimate coach vs. player drill.
  • Scrimmage Six - This drill is used as a "scrimmage" for a small team of about six.
  • Serving Under the Line - Helps develop a fast flat serve.
  • Setting Drill - Use a basketball court and basket to teach good ball control.
  • Sheets Up - Free Ball Passing - Using a simple sheet can vastly improve a teams free ball reaction time.
  • Team Work Drill - For large teams or teams that work together. Gives you more contacts within a game like situation.
  • Three Up - Improves both hitting and blocking skills.
  • Queen of the Court - A great team drill that stresses passing, setting and the kill.
  • Army Drill - A drill that stresses passing.
  • 4 Stations - Drill works on conditioning and control while doing a variety of skills.
  • Chair Spiker - Spiking from the Chair.
  • Digging Drill - Digging around with 3 people.