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Volleyball drills

  • Trainer challenges 3 players to pass the ball well to the regular distributor.
  • This player plays the ball to the outside left and right, catches it and puts it in the ball bin.
  • Other players take care of collecting the balls.
    • Balls of the trainer become more and more difficult.
  • A starts with shuffle sideways, then on 3m line sideways,(B waits for A to start sideways)
  • Attack jump to the net,
  • sideways and on mid a block jump,
  • At the end of the game a block jump on both sides of the net,
  • 2x shuffle backwards to 3m line, attack jump,
  • Long shuffle to the backline,
  • back to the beginning 2x.


Variation:

  • There are many variation possibilities,
  • In addition to all forms of movement (shuffle, sideways, backwards, running), diving and/or rolling forwards and backwards can also be included in the course.


  • Divide the team into four groups.
  • Each group gets an ace (hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs).
  • The rest of the cards are covered in the middle of the room.
  • The 4 groups stand in a corner of the room.
  • One player may walk to the center of the field, turn over one card and then return.
  • Only if the card has the same shape as your own ace, you may take it.
  • If wrong, the card must be covered and they return empty-handed.
  • In order to first collect all cards of the own figure.
  • 2 groups.
  • one player at a time each.
  • trainer smashes the ball,
  • player plays ball to position 3,
  • catching the ball here,
  • close to the back.
  • 2 SV, on both sides of the field, pos. 3
  • players throw the ball to,
  • then set-up,
  • finish with a smash
  • get own ball and join the other side

2 groups, each at one side of the court.

  • group 1.
    • Player stands at the net.
    • Trainer calls easy.
    • Player has to go to the back, taps the pawn and then attacks directly.
  • group 2
    • Players on the other side try to defend the attack.
    • Only the pass.
    • Afterwards, everyone turn around.


Variation:

  • At the net first a block ( once, maybe twice, trainer calls "block, block"'Easy) ,
  • then Easy, then attack.
  • 6 against 3
  • 3 players start the rally with an easy throw,
  • players of the 6s must react well, move well, and finish the rally.
  • After the rally immediately after the net, hands up, trainer plays a smash ball on the block.
    • Easy, rally attack, back to the net and block.


  • Two, one ball.
  • One of you lies down on the ground and the other holds the ball above her head.
  • Drop the ball and play straight up again. Repeat this 10 times and then change.
  • Extension: let the players roll on the ground.
  • Now change after 6 times.
  • Two, one ball.
  • One of you lies down on the ground and the other holds the ball above her head.
  • Drop the ball and play straight up again. Repeat this 10 times and then change.
  • Extension: let the players roll on the ground.
  • Now change after 6 times.
  • Point of attention: walking towards the net.
  • The tall players towards the net, the smaller ones can move backwards.
  • Pay attention to the connection of the back players.
    1. 6-team is in line-up.
      • Trainer receives ball from other field,
      • Trainer divides left and right,
      • ball is caught.
      • Point of attention,
        • Joining SV to block, and backfield positions.
    2. Player position 4 starts the game by throwing in from the side.
      • 4-team builds up an attack.
      • Six has to react on the attack.
      • When the attack/rally is over, the trainer plays a freeball and the point is played out again.
  • 3 players at the net with a ball.
  • The rest of the players start at the first post.
  • The first ball is thrown short, second ball long and third ball short.
  • The player passes the ball back and moves sideways to the next one.


Important that players move on the front feet and get ready to pass the ball.

drawing Pawns pass

exercise 1

  • Stand on the back line and dribble forward to the net.
    Dribble backwards to the backline.
    Alternately lift your left and right knee to 90 degrees back to the net.
    Alternately tap your left and right heels against your buttock back to the back line.
    Repeat knee lifts and heel lifts one more time.



  • Dribble forward to the net, swinging your left arm forward.
  • Back to the back line dribble forward swinging your right arm forward.
  • Dribble forward to the net, swinging both arms forward.
  • Back to the back line, dribble forward swinging both arms backwards.
  • Walk sideways to the net in the direction of your left shoulder. This involves successively moving your left foot sideways, crossing your right foot in front, moving your left foot sideways and crossing your right foot in back.
  • Back to the back line walk sideways towards your right shoulder. Here you move your right foot sideways and cross your left foot forward and backwards.
  • Stand on your heels and walk for about 4.5 metres. Then stand on your toes as high as possible and walk to the net.
  • Start by explosively skipping eight times over a few metres before sprinting to the back line. Skipping is a fast dribble on the front feet with a clear knee strike where the raised leg is horizontal and the heel just barely touches the ground. You roll over the ball of your foot towards your heel Keep the feet raised towards the shins and the ground contact short and fanatic
  • From the back line, do another eight-skipping run over a few metres before sprinting to the net.
  • Back to the back line you hop up actively and explosively, moving your arms along with the sprint.

exercise 2

  • Lie on your back, bend your knees and place your feet on the ground.
  • Arch your back by tilting your pelvis back in a controlled manner. You'll feel your lower back come in contact with the ground.
  • Now tilt your pelvis forward, making your back hollow. You have now done 1 repetition.
  • Note: only your pelvis and lower back move. The rest of your body remains relaxed and still.

Do a total of 3 series of 10 repetitions. Between the series take a few moments of rest.

exercise 3

  • Place your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
  • Now make a knee bend and pretend to sit on a chair. You feel your heels pressing into the ground.
  • Bend your knees at a maximum angle of 45 degrees.
  • Throughout the entire movement, keep your chest forward, back straight and navel subtly tucked in.
  • Keep your knees straight above your feet and don't sink in towards an X-knee.
  • Distribute your weight across both legs.

Do a total of 3 series of 10 repetitions. Between the series take a few moments of rest.

exercise 4

  • Put your feet on hip width and make a big step forward. Keep your back straight and your chest forward. If your right leg is in front move your left arm forward.
  • Make sure your front foot rolls smoothly from heel to toe while landing.
  • Make sure your knees stay straight above your feet and don't sink in towards an X-knee.
  • Upon landing, spring back and return to the start position in one fluid motion.
  • Then do the same movement with your other leg. Alternate between your left leg and right leg.

Do a total of 3 series of 5 repetitions and alternate the number of lunges with your left and right leg in each series. Between the series you take a few moments of rest.

exercise 5

  • Stand at some distance from the net.
  • Place your hands diagonally above your head in the blocking position.
  • Make controlled blocking movements in a calm tempo towards the net. Make yourself as long as possible without jumping.
  • Do this 5 times.

Doa total of 3 series of 5 repetitions. In between the series take a few moments of rest.

exercise 6

  • Stand with your back to the net at a distance of half a meter and place your feet hip-width apart.
  • Make yourself completely tall with your hands above your head.
  • Pull your back while reaching your arms back to touch the net with your fingertips.
  • Gently stretch the front of your chest and shoulders.
  • Do this at a fast pace but in a controlled manner.

Doa total of 3 series of 5 repetitions. In between the series take a few moments of rest.

exercise 7

  • Stand in pairs facing each other on one leg. Do this with a slightly bent supporting leg.
  • Throw the ball back and forth. Try to go through your own throwing patterns.
  • Change legs after half a minute.