Volleyball drills for technique passing / defense / reception
- Trainer pours ball to position 1.
- Player from starting position (circle) runs passes back to trainer/catcher, and runs to pawn at 3 meter line.
- Other players also get ball and join behind player 1.
- Then trainer throws ball at position 2, passes and walks to other pawn 3 meter line.
- Other players also get a ball and join behind player 1.
- Then trainer throws ball on position 3, passes and walks to other pawn at serve. (via pawn 3 meter line)
- Other players also get a ball and join behind player 1.
- Then trainer throws ball on position 4, passes and continues to other pawn at starting position. (circle)
- Other players also get a ball and close behind player 1.
- Goal:
- Wherever the ball is, it always goes towards the goal. (sv simulated by catcher/trainer)
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The important thing is that each 2 team is serious about the drill, and really training each other.
- Doubles play OH, using the benches as a net.
- OH, replay.
- Player 1 throws the ball on close to the bench, after the pass (by player 2), player 2 runs to the back line, taps it, and comes in again.
- Player 1 throws the ball at the backline, after the pass (by player 2), player 2 runs to the bench, taps it and back.
- Same as the first exercise, but player 1 tries to OH the ball 2/3 times himself, and then pass to player 2.
- Player 1 standing on the bench:
- Throwing the ball overhead, a bit harder and tighter if possible. Player 2 tries to pass the ball back.
- Also in motion, shuffle backwards.
- Team is divided into two groups:
- On one side of the field they play 2/2 or 3/3, passing the ball up and down.
- On the other side of the court the trainer starts with the other group.
- Trainer throws in balls, before the rally/service 3-4 handle the ball to position 3.
- On 3 catch and put the ball in the ball bin.
- Short/long.
- Trainer throws balls to the 3 meter line. (positions A + B)
- Player 1 passes the short ball and runs to the middle.
- Player 3 comes in to play the ball.
- Then trainer switches to the other side.
- Player 2 plays the short ball, and goes to the middle.
- Player 1 now goes for the ball on the other side.
- Other players?
- 3 get balls.
- 3 encourage.
- After 10 balls switch groups.
- 2 trainers available?
- 1 trainer makes sure the player in the middle does not cheat by starting too fast. (and keep him/her in the middle).
- Organization:
- Field B:
- 2 passers and 1 reserve.
- 1 playmaker on p2/3.
- Field A:
- Defender on 5 and 1.
- Reserve on p5.
- Coach serves.
- Field B:
- Execution:
- Trainer serves.
- Pass and setup to the non-passer.
- Attack thus on p3 or p4.
- Attacker becomes playmaker, passer stays.
- Spare becomes passer and playmaker becomes spare on p5.
- P5 passes to p1 and p1 becomes reserve passer.
- Defended ball is passed to p2.
- Exercise to practice posture and movement when playing underhand.
- Players (red circle) shuffle stepping around the pawn in position for underhand play.
- Players then go under the net and play the ball back.
- 10x then change.
