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Volleyball drills

  • 2 rows of players
    • 1 row on the left back
    • 1 row at the right back
  • create with 4 pawns a virtual line where they have to stand behind
  • trainer stands at the other side of the net and throws the ball somewhere in the field.
  • 1 of the 2 front rows calls LOS orI (let's agree)
  • he passes it to the net and the other one catches it.
  • pass-and-shout
  • 4 gives setup on 1 and 1 plays BH to 2. 2 defends to 3,
  • 3 sets up 2 and 2 plays BH to 1,
  • 1 defends on 4 and it starts all over again.


  • After 3 and 4 have given 5 setups they are exchanged,
  • The challenge is to do this while keeping the ball in play.
  • If this goes well the team will attack technically instead of playing BH.


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  • Speed ladder is from the back line towards the net, in the middle of the field.
  • Players move every round with a different movement pattern for the footwork through the speed ladder towards the net, then a block at position 3, move to position 2 or 4 (alternate) and a block again there.
  • Then immediately step out to the defensive position on the 3-m line (with the cross move, immediately adopt a low stance and weight on the front feet).
  • After the defensive position two options: either shuffle backwards towards the baseline or make a diving roll towards the baseline.
  • Depending on the team and fitness level, increase the number of rounds the players have to make.
  • 3 teams,
    • 2 with ball at the net,
    • 1 without ball at the backline flat on belly.
  • Net player 1 hits ball, defender stands up and defends attack at about 6 meters,
    • Afterwards short ball on 3 meter by net player 2.
  • Repeat 2 series of 20 balls (so 10x attack and 10x short).

In pairs

  • 1 with ball on the backline
  • 1 without ball at the net facing the net
  • make a block jump at the net (pay attention to a straight landing)
  • after landing, turn around and defend short ball on 6m line
  • 6 times to the net (forward and backward)
  • 2x back and forth knee lifts (left leg up, left arm up etc)
  • Heels/Buttocks straight up 2x times
  • 2x back and forth sitting low in defensive position
  • 2x cross pass back and forth.
  • stand on 3 metre line and then go back and forth to the net sideways 5 times
  • 5x blocking
  • 5x attack
  • tap all lines from backline and dive back
  • Walk 3x back and forth in a runner's pace to the net
  • Walk 3x back and forth in double-step to the net, waving your arms as you walk
  • Cross walk to the net 3 times (waving your arms)
  • 3x back and forth sideways to the net
  • 3x back and forth to the net, alternating between lifting your thighs and putting your heels against your seat

Objective;

  • The teams on the mats must conquer 4 pawns together without being tapped in x number of minutes


Equipment;

  • Pairs on the 3 mats (can be extended to 2 pairs)
  • 2 cops between the mats and pawns
  • 9 Pawns about a field length of the mats.


Explanation of the game;

  • The pair on the mat must conquer a pawn, hand in hand or otherwise connected to each other.
  • The taggers will try to tag one of the two.
  • If one of them gets caught, they have to go back to their mat and try again.
  • The first to four cones wins. The team with the fewest pawns is the winner.
  • Set a time limit for a number of minutes to keep the game going.


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  • Split the players into two groups.
  • Each group on one side of the net.
  • Pass the ball over the net from player A to player B by a block move.
  • Player B moves sideways towards player C and passes again over the net, etc. etc.
  • Meanwhile, player A can do a ground exercise while waiting.


  • 3 to 4 players (team with 2 players), 1 ball, half field
  • Net down and then game of catch the ball over the net
  • Other tries to catch it
  • The ball may bounce 1 time and then the other tries to catch it (may also catch it directly)
  • After catching the ball throw it to the other player and smash it again.
  • If the ball is not caught and is 'in' you have a point.
  • 2 teams (6,8,10 or 12 players)
  • 1 person in the field (inside 3m line).
  • Other players stand behind the 3m line in the waiting room.
  • T puts ball in play in field A or B.
  • You may only play the ball overhand within the 3m line.
  • After playing the ball step out and someone in the waiting room takes your place.
  • If you make a mistake, make sure you have the ball safe and encourage your teammates.
  • If all the players of a team are eliminated, you have a point.
    • Idem only underhand play
    • idem overhand play only outside the 3m line
  • You lay down two steps.
  • When the children have had both sets of stairs, they get a ball which they have to pass.
  • This can be short, long or hit.