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Volleyball drills

  • 2 teams.
  • Per team one pawn and tennis ball.
  • Player 1 catches the tennisball of player 2.
  • Player stands still and in the right position while catching. (Hands in front of/above head, point of pawn towards nose.)
  • 10x and then change.


drawing technique upper hand training with pawn + tennis ball
  • It is not about the attack itself but about the timing and technique.
  • First of all, again a short explanation of the attacking run and pass. (if necessary mark with tape/feet)
  • Trainer/playmaker gives setup after playing the ball 1 to 6 times for himself.
  • Player waits with walking until the ball leaves the hands of the distributor/trainer.
  • Explanation and feedback on offensive run/pass.
  • Player takes ball and walks to the other side of the court to the right front position.
  • Here stands another coach/player who gives a setup WITHOUT waiting.


  • Players have a ball and dribble down the hall.
    • On command, they throw the ball up and catch it.
    • On command they throw the ball to a buddy.
    • On command they throw the ball up and must pancake.
    • On command they throw the ball in front of them and have to dive for the ball.
  • For each command a different command. after the command they keep dribbling.
  • Organisation:
    • Trainer with ball carrier on P6.
    • 1 player starts at P3.
    • Other players stand around the field and take care of ball safety and returning the ball to trainer.
  • Execution:
    • Trainer throws the balls randomly into the field in a calm tempo.
    • Player must try to play the ball, but must touch it as little as possible.
    • After 10 times success change.
  • You have 2 teams one is on one side of the field and the other on the other side.
  • There is a ball played in the field the ball may fall on the ground 0/1 time the ball is passed by the teams to the other side of the field.
  • If the ball either bounces 1/2 time, goes out or wrong technique a team has a point.
  • 1 player stands in the field and gets 10 balls from the trainer.
  • Balls must at least be touched but the focus is on quick movement, being ready and passing overhead/underhand. (trainer makes sure balls can be hit).
  • Other players stand around the field and make sure balls get to the trainer.
  • And of course encourage the player who is doing the exercise.



  • Ball route:
    • Player 1 serves to player 3.
    • 3 passes the ball on 2/3 to player 4.
    • Player 4 gives set-up.
    • Player 3 comes for the attack.
    • He hits straight ahead or diagonally.
    • Agree on beforehand.
    • Server (player 1) defends this ball.
  • Walking route:
    • After player 1 serves, player 2 serves.
    • Player 3 and 4 exchange tasks.
    • When one side has served twice (player 1 and 2).
    • Player 3 and 4 start serving.
    • Player 1 and 2 attack and defend.
drawing Exercise 4 - Corona training
  • 2 on 2, each side passes, gives a setup and then an attack behind the 3 meter line.
  • The game is played on the whole field.
  • The ball is introduced through an overhand service from the field (the ball must return to the field quickly, so serve directed at a defender where the ball lands).
drawing Exercise 5 - Corona training
  • Serve target:
    • Player 1 serves 3 good balls to the 2 passers (player 2 and player 3).
    • 2 and 3 pass the ball to player 4.
    • The ball that is caught is rolled to the server.
  • When there have been 3 passes, the system is continued:
    • Player 1 starts passing.
    • Player 2 continues to pass.
    • Player 3 is going to catch.
    • Player 4 is going to serve.
drawing Exercise 6 - Corona training
  • A player is at work. (player 4)
  • The other 3 players are lined up in different corners of the field. (see drawing)
  • They make sure that the player can defend balls.
  • Every time a player is down, it is the next player's turn.
  • The exercise is carried out on one half of the field.
  • Player 1 smashes into player 4, player 2 gives a short ball, player 3 smashes.
  • After 3 balls we rotate one place:
    • Player 4 to position player 2.
    • Player 2 to position player 1.
    • Player 1 to position player 3.
    • Player 3 to position player 1.
drawing Exercise 1 - Corona training
  • Throwing the ball over the fence with pairs, overhead and underhand, meanwhile moving sideways:
    • Each pair a minimum of 6 times throwing and moving the ball sideways - 2 rounds.
    • Each pair to play the ball overhand at least 6 times - 4 rounds.
    • Each pair to play the ball underhand a minimum of 6 times - 4 rounds.
    • Each pair to play the ball with one arm at least 6 times - 1 round.
  • When everything is over, start again until it's time.
drawing Exercise 2 - Corona training
  • 2 thick mats by the net.
  • Line-up of 6.
  • On the other side the other. team A (6) defends from the starting position.
  • Team B is going to play balls over the net. which must be defended by team A.
  • Only taps are allowed.
  • Balls may also be attacked from behind the 3 meter line.
  • Ordinary attack.
  • Team A turns one spot after 3 balls on the ground.