In this International volleyball match, there was speculation about whether a libero can block or not based on the ref’s lack of reaction shown in this video. Look at the guilty body language of the libero. You know he knows he’s not supposed to do that. But… his sneakiness let him get away with it this time. I’ve actually known a few liberos (certain high school players) who’ve taken advantage of an inattentive (or just plain ignorant) ref…
Check out this duo! One’s working on digging up every volleyball in the tri-state area and the other is trying to get a kill (within a reasonable amount of space). Once the tipper finally gets a kill (or a ball she can’t get her fingers behind to make a good tip) they switch jobs.
This is a great ball control, warmup drill. Keeps the digger moving and focused. Gives the tipper perspective on where and how to tip to be successful.
I LOVE partner drills. When you can’t always get a full team to practice or when it’s just you and your homey with a volleyball in your garage, partner drills give players the repetition they need to improve.
So, go grab a volleyball and your best homey (if she’s got any skillz) and play this tip drill in your backyard. Or… for a little more of a challenge, 8 ball.
Have fun!
OMG, this guy just lost his leg to a Tiger Shark! Ok I’ll peel my eyes away from Shark Week for a few minutes to share this new volleyball drill. In a way, this new drill is like a shark attack in that, you feel like you’ve lost your legs after this much running and jumping.
Donnie filmed this drill in the heat of the summer. And if you live in the Midwest, we’ve been enjoying record highs this month. With Donnie behind the camera, the players are running the drill (Maybe not as quickly and effectively as a coach would-but the slow pace will also help you follow the video).
6 starters on one side of the court. Then put a cart of volleyballs and a tosser in about left back and an aggressive server with her own cart of volleyballs in the serving position.
The server puts a hard-driven floater on the court, the starters must pass and make a play. Then transition immediately to play defense for free ball #1 and run a play, then transition again for free ball #2 and run a play and finally transition one more time for free ball #3.
How do you move on in the drill?
Once coach is satisfied with the success of all 4 plays, he will call for rotation.
Good luck keeping your legs in this drill, but I think you have a better chance than Craig Ferguson (who is swimming with great white sharks tonight!).
PS. The title is a quote from a famous comedian. Do you know? Post your guesses!
Pepper is one of the most basic fundamental volleyball drills out there. I know what you’re thinking, “Danielle, why are you just now telling us about this fundamental volleyball drill?” Good question. Now, let’s talk about the greatest, most effective volleyball drill ever invented.
All you need is one partner and one ball and it’s simply: Pass, set, hit, pass, set, hit. To point out the obvious, there are only 2 of you and 3 types of hits. Which means, you’ll both get equal reps on all hits. i.e. perfect warmup drill.
Here are 4 reasons you should start “peppering” at your next practice (or even right after you’ve finished reading this post).
It’s obvious I LOVE the game of Pepper. But what do you think? Can anything top Pepper as being the most effective volleyball drill ever invented?
Teach your defenders how to own those wannabe attackers on the other side of the net. Here’s a defense drill to help get you started.
In 3-man, communication is an absolute must. The object of this drill is to stay on the court. And, in order to do that, the players must keep the ball in play. Nay, keep the ball at the middle of the net, in front of the 10-ft line.
It looks like a lot to read, so watch the video first and use the instructions below as a reference when you try this drill with your team.
Rule 1 “CIRCLE”: If he tips the ball in front of the 10-ft line on the wings (that is, left front and right front), the players “circle” in the direction of the dig. For example, He tips to left front. She takes a step toward the net. She must run through that dig all the way to right front, while yelling “CIRCLE!” so the other players know to follow in that direction. (Eg. Middle back player is now in left back. Right back player is now in Middle back.)
Rule 2 “SWITCH!”: If the coach puts a ball in the middle of the court (the donut), Left back and right back must decide who will dig the ball. (Eg. They decide-by communication-that left back will dig it.) As she runs toward the ball yelling “SWITCH!”, the right back digger must switch to cover left back’s position.
Rule 3 “SWITCH!”: If the coach sends a long shot to one of the deep corners, it’s automatically middle back’s ball. She will yell “SWITCH!” and run to the corner to take the dig. (Eg. If the ball travels to the left back corner, middle back will dig the ball and left back will cover her position. Middle back is now left back. Left back is now middle back.)
Rule 4 “STAY”: This is an easy one. If the player digging the ball does not move, she yells “STAY” and everyone stays. On a hard-driven ball, everyone stays.
NOTE: The player who passes the ball decides which rule applies and must communicate that to the other players. But the coach can overrule any decision. On my court, if I have to move to receive a dig, the drill is over. But, each coach can apply their own rules based on the players’ skill level.
Yes. I know. It seems too complicated and everyone hates it the first time. But once the players get the hang of it, they love this drill. It’s fun and challenging.
