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Volleyball drills for technique attack / smash / spike / hitting

  • you have 2 passers on ra and la
  • trainer throws/serves the ball over the net to the 2 passers.
  • after having called loose, pass the ball to sv on 2/3
  • sv gives set up to lv
  • someone on the other side of the net tries to block and otherwise retrieve the ball
  • move up one spot at a time
  • Coach plays rally ball in the field,
  • defender comes from right back,
  • passes ball to position 2/3,
  • set up outside,
  • attacker stands ready on 3 meter line,
  • after pass attack cover.
  • 2 fixed playmakers stand at the net and take turns.
  • Other players are divided into 2 rows at mid and outside.
  • Outsiders pass the ball to the distributor.
  • Playmaker gives set-up to mid or outside. Both players attack (fake attack).
  • The player who attacked retrieves the ball and returns it. Other player remains standing and attacks again.


An exercise for the attacker. The attacker has to be available for a second attack after a block.

First the middle attackers. At the net stand the playmaker (S) and a head blocker (1) ready to start blocking. Next to them stands the trainer (T) with a ball. Three defenders (4, 5 and 6) are standing at the back of the court.


ready-for-the-attack-2

  • The trainer hits the ball, and 1 and S block together.
  • During the block the trainer smashes the ball to 4, 5 or 6.
  • As soon as 1 is on the ground again after the block, 1 moves backwards for the attack run.
  • 4, 5 or 6 defend the ball.
  • S gives a setup to 1.
  • 1 smashes the ball
  • 1 retrieves the ball.
  • 2 takes the place of 1 (1,2 and 3 rotate).


Swap with the outside attackers on the outside position.


  • 1 playmaker
  • 1 "false-dead" in the other half
  • 1 attacker without ball
  • Rest with the ball in a row behind the attacker.
    • Number 1 with the ball throws to the distributor, who gives a set up and the attacker tries to score.
    • The shamode tries to pass the ball and catch it, if he succeeds, the attacker is "dead" and has to take over the place of the shamode who may now join the row
    • If the attacker scores he gets the ball himself and joins the back of the row



ball track = letters of the alphabet

reception-pass-attack

  • Players face each other at the net
  • They take turns to play a technical attack over the net.
  • Each time, they take a step backwards until the technical attack evolves into a serve.
  • If the ball goes awry : start again from the beginning.
  • A player initially stands on position 6
  • from the moment the first ball for attack is given on the other side, the player shifts to the back,
  • Attacker plays the ball deep at position 1 or 5. Player defends the ball to the receiver (T).
  • When 3 balls are good, they move on.
  • With tennis balls try to throw as far as possible à right foot in front, arm yourself
  • One person throws a tennisball, the other catches it in an upside down cone. Ã right foot forward, arm yourself
  • The players take turns throwing a tennis ball against the wall and above a certain line. They try to score in the area marked off by the cones.

Two sides of the net are used.

  • Player 1 stands at one side of the net, throws up the ball and hits it to player 2, who stands in a service-pass position;
  • It is important to use the right technique when hitting the ball;
  • Player 2 passes the ball to the trainer;
  • Player 2 passes the ball to the trainer; pay attention to the passing to the desired set position;
  • The trainer catches the ball and throws it immediately in a perfect setup (start with a 1m set which contains a peak);
  • Player 2 gets into position for the attack, and attacks in a specific area (use pawns as targets);
  • After the attack, the player advances to the serving position;
  • After player 1 hits the ball, he connects behind the line of passers/attackers.
  • row of attackers and 2 blockers at the other side at the net
  • Trainer throws the ball to the attacker from the side of the block.
  • Attacker hits ball into the block
  • Attacker gets the ball, connect behind your own line.
  • After 3 attacks change with the block.


  • 2 against 2
  • Trainer throws/strikes the ball from the side.
  • 2nd ball obligatory overhead,
  • attack punched.
  • Defense etc.
  • Loser leaves the field,
  • Winner changes half.