Volleyballexercise: defense 3: perimeter and rotational defense drills

Suitable for the following techniques: defense

Defense 3: perimeter and rotational defense drills

Setup
  • Place 4 boxes on the court: 2 in zone 2 and 2 in zone 4.
  • Position 2 players and 2 coaches to hit from the boxes.
  • If boxes are unavailable, hit from the floor on the same side as the defense.
  • Form 2 groups for the drill.
  • Determine the base position, typically 3ft behind the 10ft line and 3ft from the sideline.
Execution
  • Dig two balls from the outside or rightside hitter.
  • Adjust your body by squaring to the hitter.
  • Dig two balls from cross-court hits, one simulating perimeter defense and the other rotational defense.
  • Perform perimeter defense first, followed by rotational defense.
  • Pass both balls using only one touch to the center of the court between zones 3 and 6.
  • Emphasize quick footwork to reach defensive positions efficiently.
Coaching Tips
  • Do not teach players to push the defense into the net unless it is a free-ball situation.
  • Teach perimeter defense even if it is not the main strategy, as players should be proficient in both methods.
  • Ensure players understand the importance of their starting base position for effective defense.
Variations
  • Include a middle block hit.
  • Include a line tip.
  • Combine a middle blocker hit, a cross hit, and a line tip for more complex scenarios.
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Features of the exercise

4
20
Materials Needed:
Not applicable
Suitable for following levels:
U16
U17
U18
U19