Volleyball drills

in trios:

• play 1 ball overarm, and throw 1 ball, both in the same direction
• play 1 ball overarm, and throw 1 ball in the other direction. (for example play left, throw right)
• play 2 balls overarm, same direction
• play 2 balls overarm and throw 1 ball, same direction.

in pairs opposite each other:

• keep 3 balls in the air while only keeping one ball in the hands at the same time.
• keep 4 balls in the air while only keeping one ball in the hands at the same time.
• 3 balls in total, with 1 ball thrown in between and both have 1 ball. Before you catch the ball thrown, you throw one of your own balls up, catch the bal thrown, throw it back, and catch your own ball etc.
• play ball overarm, bounce 1 ball in between via ground.
• play 1 ball overarm, play 1 ball over ground.
• play 1 ball underhand, roll 1 ball with stretched arms over ground.

pay attention in the exercises:

• Pass has to be high, so the player can catch 'overarm'.
• Pass to right, right foot front
• Pass to left, left foot front
• 'Eyes' of the shoulder in playing direction

The exercise:

• trios with 1 ball
• 1 and 2 are next to each other, not too close to the net.
• 3 is opposite 1 in the back of the field.
• 1 throws straight to 3, and 3 throws diagonally to 2
• 2 catches and then throws straight to 3 and 3 throws diagonally to 1.
• so 3 keeps moving

• trainer throws ball to centre player
• Who passes to SV
• SV sets up
• Attacker plays ball SLIM over the net
  • so right over the net
  • OR in the back of the field in the corners
• OPTION: the new playmaker calls HOOP (=wrong) or GOOD (=good) after the smart ball of the attacker
• Attacker gets the ball and puts it in the box at trainer
• Everybody keeps rotating one spot (walks after own ball)
• Possibly place hoops (= opponents) where theyshould not play
• Keep giving directions
  
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• player 1 at net centre forward
• number; players centre back with ball
• line of players on left (or right) forward
• 2 baskets as obstacle/block on other side of the net
• 2 players as defense on the other side of the net
• player with ball throws to centre forward
• centre forward sets up HIGH
• left forward attacks
• if hitting does not work: play SMARTLY over the net
• if ball hits the ground in the field you score a point
• defenders try to prevent this.
• everybody keeps rotating
  • throwers becomes playmaker
  • playmaker joins line of attacker
  • attacker goes underneath the net and becomes 1st defender
  • 2nd defender takes the ball, walks underneath the net and joins line of servers

• put a mat in every field on a random spot.
• At 2 sides is a group to serve.
• Serve on the mat.
• Then you follow the ball and join the line on the other side.
• Who has hit the bal the most?
• Players have to try to stand as close to the end line as possible, but if that does not work they can stand closer to the net.

• Line of players A  (+- 4 players) in the middle of a field with a ball
• Player 1 is centre forward and is properly thrown ball by first player from line A
• Player 1 plays ball overarm in the basket
  • bend elbows
    
  • stretch elbows and point after ball 
• Player at the basket catches and joins line A.

1. Take a step to the right from an upright position, keeping your feet (and the rest of your body) pointing forward.
2. Lower yourselves with your upper body upright and your weight on your right foot. Lower as far as possible and keep your left leg stretched and your feet flat on the floor
3. Repeat the same movement with our left leg.
4. Repeat these movements a number of times.

1. Stretch your arms to the sides with clenched fists and thumbs up.
2. Bend over with your left leg stretched until your upper body is completely horizontal while you are balancing on your right foot. Move your left leg and your upper body in unison.
3. Do the same with your right leg while you balance on your left foot.
4. Repeat these movements a number of times, alternating between your left and right leg.

1. Bring your hands to the ground from an upright position and keep your legs stretched.
2. Take small steps forward with your hands until you cannot go any further..
3. Then move your feet towards your hands until you cannot go any further. Take small steps, only using your ankles to walk.
4. Repeat these movements a number of times.

1. Stand on hands and feet, and move your feet towards your hands so your legs and upper body make an angle of around 90 degrees.
2. Place your right foot over your left heel.
3. Press your left heel towards the floor and at the same time pull up your left toes towards your left shin.
4. Maintain this position for a moment and bring your heel up again. Repeat this movement a number of times with the same foot.
5. Then repeat this movement a number of times with your other foot.

1. Lie down flat on the ground on your belly and stretch your arms to the sides.
2. Bring your right foot to your left hand and keep your upper body, arms, and left hip in contact with the floor.
3. Go back to the starting position and then bring your left foot to your right hand.
4. Repeat these movements a number of times.