How to... » How to do Volleyball Drills:
Use Your (Fore)head
DRILL DESCRIPTION:
- Two players face each other and set balls back and forth.
- The correct body position is with the ball, forehead and hips in a vertical line.
- After person sets ball, move forward three steps.
- Stay there until after partner passes ball, move to ball and set again.
- Drill #2 Take three steps backward after you set ball, and move your feet to get under the ball.
Long Distance Sets
DRILL DESCRIPTION:
- Two partners face each other from a distance of 20 feet and set the ball back and forth.
- This exaggerated distance helps develop hand and wrist strength and makes a setter better at smaller distances.
- This replicates setting the ball crosscourt during a match accuracy is just as important as setting to a nearby hitter.
One and Freeze
DRILL DESCRIPTION:
- One player stands on opposite side of net and serves to another.
- A third player stands in the receiver’s side setting position.
- Receiving player must set serve.
- The correct contact point is just above the forehead (hairline).
- When contacting the ball, the hands move in one direction only.
- Freeze with arms fully extended in the direction you want the ball to go. (Hands are same distance apart upon completion as they were during contact.)
- Hands follow the ball.
- Receiving player must set the ball to a third player standing in the setter position.
- After three successful passes, the threesome rotates and setter goes to serve etc.
Side to Side
DRILL DESCRIPTION:
- Partners face each other and stand about 10 feet apart.
- Set balls back and forth and focus on using proper technique.
- One partner stands still while setting and sets balls to the right and left of the other player forcing him to move laterally to get to the ball.
- This player then sets the ball directly and accurately.
- Switch after 2-3 minutes.
- Checkpoint: feet and shoulders are square to target.
Have a Seat
DRILL DESCRIPTION:
- 2 partners sit cross legged about 8-10 feet apart from each other.
- They set the ball back and forth.
- This develops arm and wrist strength because the legs are taken out of the set.
- Great drill for young players because it helps develop their strength and coordination.
- Again, the idea is to get a high arcing lob on the ball and to get it to the target.
- This drill can be difficult because the players are sitting down.
- However, it is an excellent way to develop a young setter.
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