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Volleyball drills

  • Serve target:
    • Player 1 serves 3 good balls to the 2 passers (player 2 and player 3).
    • 2 and 3 pass the ball to player 4.
    • The ball that is caught is rolled to the server.
  • When there have been 3 passes, the system is continued:
    • Player 1 starts passing.
    • Player 2 continues to pass.
    • Player 3 is going to catch.
    • Player 4 is going to serve.
drawing Exercise 6 - Corona training
  • A player is at work. (player 4)
  • The other 3 players are lined up in different corners of the field. (see drawing)
  • They make sure that the player can defend balls.
  • Every time a player is down, it is the next player's turn.
  • The exercise is carried out on one half of the field.
  • Player 1 smashes into player 4, player 2 gives a short ball, player 3 smashes.
  • After 3 balls we rotate one place:
    • Player 4 to position player 2.
    • Player 2 to position player 1.
    • Player 1 to position player 3.
    • Player 3 to position player 1.
drawing Exercise 1 - Corona training
  • Throwing the ball over the fence with pairs, overhead and underhand, meanwhile moving sideways:
    • Each pair a minimum of 6 times throwing and moving the ball sideways - 2 rounds.
    • Each pair to play the ball overhand at least 6 times - 4 rounds.
    • Each pair to play the ball underhand a minimum of 6 times - 4 rounds.
    • Each pair to play the ball with one arm at least 6 times - 1 round.
  • When everything is over, start again until it's time.
drawing Exercise 2 - Corona training
  • 2 thick mats by the net.
  • Line-up of 6.
  • On the other side the other. team A (6) defends from the starting position.
  • Team B is going to play balls over the net. which must be defended by team A.
  • Only taps are allowed.
  • Balls may also be attacked from behind the 3 meter line.
  • Ordinary attack.
  • Team A turns one spot after 3 balls on the ground.
  • Training for upping
  • At position 4 (outside attack) korfball pole with hooptied . (with sturdy velcro)
  • Upper at position 2get ready. (lay down dot)
  • Reserve uppers in a line on position.
  • Trainer at position 5, throws the ball to upper.
  • He picks up the ball through the hoop.
  • Behind that, an attacker is ready to catch the ball and puts it in the trainer's ballcar.
  • Catch is in the line at position 6.
  • Upper is going to catch.
  • Variation:
  • Uppercut back to outside position.
  • Throw the ball from the other side and pass to position 2.
  • Have the distributor step in from position 1.
  • Points of attention when upping:
  • Getting under the ball, the ball should fall on your forehead.
  • Hands in the shape of the ball (make sure the hands are not too far to the side; like catching an inu)
  • Right foot more forward than the left.
  • Face towards position 4.
  • At ball contact, slightly bend the knees and push out the ball, stretching the legs.
  • When playing, the ball must remain in front of the upper. (Be careful not to arch your back)
  • When uppercutting backwards, bend the back along with the uppercut.


drawing Uppen (M. cabbage)
  • Team is divided into two groups:
    • On one side of the field they play 2/2 or 3/3, passing the ball up and down.
    • On the other side of the court the trainer starts with the other group.
    • Trainer throws in balls, before the rally/service 3-4 handle the ball to position 3.
    • On 3 catch and put the ball in the ball bin.
  • Short/long.
  • Trainer throws balls to the 3 meter line. (positions A + B)
  • Player 1 passes the short ball and runs to the middle.
  • Player 3 comes in to play the ball.
  • Then trainer switches to the other side.
  • Player 2 plays the short ball, and goes to the middle.
  • Player 1 now goes for the ball on the other side.
  • Other players?
  • 3 get balls.
  • 3 encourage.
  • After 10 balls switch groups.
  • 2 trainers available?
  • 1 trainer makes sure the player in the middle does not cheat by starting too fast. (and keep him/her in the middle).
drawing  chase the ball (long/short)
  • Organization:
    • Field B:
      • 2 passers and 1 reserve.
      • 1 playmaker on p2/3.
    • Field A:
      • Defender on 5 and 1.
      • Reserve on p5.
      • Coach serves.
  • Execution:
    • Trainer serves.
    • Pass and setup to the non-passer.
    • Attack thus on p3 or p4.
    • Attacker becomes playmaker, passer stays.
    • Spare becomes passer and playmaker becomes spare on p5.
    • P5 passes to p1 and p1 becomes reserve passer.
    • Defended ball is passed to p2.
drawing Attack and defence
  • Three teams.
  • Trainer. (white triangle)
  • Players. (red triangle)
  • Trainer throws balls towards the backfield.
  • Players do not run from the net until the trainer throws.
  • Players try to get the ball over the net 3 times.
  • Change with 3 new players.




drawing turn & burn
  • Exercise to practice posture and movement when playing underhand.
  • Players (red circle) shuffle stepping around the pawn in position for underhand play.
  • Players then go under the net and play the ball back.
  • 10x then change.
drawing practice posture underhand
  • 2 tals.
  • Two teams throw the balls over the net.
  • On the other side of the net stand 3 teams, and play alternately.
  • The ball is thrown to the ball, and is caught by the passing arms, but not yet played.
  • Roll the ball back.
  • After 2 times change to the next 2 team.
  • Variation:
    • Try to play the ball in the box on pos. 3.
    • Stand low, feeling in your arms, play quietly.
  • Organisation:
    • Training ring on p4.
    • Players in line on P1 and 1 player on p4.
    • Tr with ball pit on p5.
  • Execution:
    • Tr throws on at P2.
    • Player runs in off p1 and plays the ball through the hoop on P4.
    • Catch and put in the bin.
  • Variation:
    • Tr on the other side and pass on p5.
    • Now after the pass a setup through the hoop.