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Combination of playing overhand, blocking and defending in teams of 4.

  • At the net play 2x overhead, 1x for yourself and the next ball to the defense.
  • Defense plays ball back underhand. (wide)
  • After playing overhand block 2x at the net.
drawing Combination of overhead, blocks and defense

Combination of playing overhand, blocking and defending in teams of 4.

  • At the net play 2 times overhead, 1 time for yourself and the next ball to the defense.
  • Defense plays ball back underhand. (wide)
  • After playing overhand block 2x at the net.


Extension of the exercise:

  • Instead of playing the second ball overhead, hit it in a targeted way.
drawing Combination of overhead, blocks and defense
  • On one side of the field there is a six in full formation.
  • On the other side are 3 players.
  • Behind the 3 players stand the servers.
  • Exercise:
    • Servers serve the ball, the 6 team defends this ball and plays out the rally.
    • The 3-man team may defend and also rally.
  • Point count:
    • Service error, 1 point for the team that was set up.
    • Ball on ground by the 3 team, point for the essayed team.
    • Good service, but rally won by 3-player, point for 3-player.
    • IF 3-TAL has 3 points three move on, if TEAM has 12 points, 3-tal and all servers must push up 5x.
drawing 3 against 6 (practise rallying)
  • TR --> throws the ball to player A.
  • Player S --> pass to SV.
  • SV --> setup to player B.
  • Player B --> pass to --> player C.
  • Player C --> pass to SV.
  • SV setup on diagonal to reserve SV.
  • Back up SV catches --> ball in ball pit.
  • After 10 substitutions of SV.
  • When both SVs have been through, the other players turn one spot --> the exercise starts again.
  • When there are more than 5 players, split the group in two. (Possibly an extra passer.
drawing Warming up with ball
  • Organization:
    • 3 passers including a PL and the Libero on field A.
    • Playmaker on field A.
    • Serve and block p2 at field B.
    • Defenders on field B.
  • Execution:
    • Change service into pass in setup in attack on p4.
    • Change after 3x attacks on p4.
  • Expand:
    • Add a block p3.
    • Swap at 3x score.

  • Objective:
    • Increase responsiveness.
  • Place one player in the corner of the field.
  • Have at least 4 players stand around him in a quarter circle.
  • Each player has his own ball.
  • Throw the ball in tempo (tight) on the knees of the player in the corner to pass back underhand.
  • After passing, immediately throw the ball to the next player in the quarter circle.
  • Player in the corner so consecutive balls in underhand pass back:
    • Important to stay low.
    • Expect the ball.
    • Respond regardless.
  • About 5 rounds and then replace the player in the corner.
drawing Handling reaction balls in the corner (M. Kool)
  • Two players stand behind each other.
  • About half a meter apart, facing the same way.
  • Another player stands 3 or 4 meters away from them and has a ball and throws it to upper hand.
  • The one who throws throws randomly on player 1 and 2.
  • Player 1 or 2 calls loose if he thinks the ball is for him and plays overhand back.
  • About 20 balls in a row.
  • Then the group of 3 changes position until everyone has been there.
  • After that again, but now without talking.
drawing Loose calling, responsiveness (M. Kool)
  • In preparation for service pass:
    • Ball lane recognition.
  • Organization
    • 2 rows on back line on 1/6 and 6/5.
    • Trainer with ball carrier on other court.
  • Execution:
    • Trainer serves OH alternately for one of both rows.
    • Player comes in and catches the ball in the right position at navel height.
    • If that goes well, reduce the escape time.
  • Extension:
    • Pass to receiver at 2/3.
  • Organisation:
    • Trainer with ball pit on field B
    • Field A: player on 2/3.
    • Player on 3 and 4, both in the pass.
    • Other players behind the backline.
  • Execution:
    • Trainer serves OH and from the pass is attacked.
    • 1st choice is p3 otherwise to p4.
    • Ball is attacked.
  • 3 players in the field and SV4.
  • Trainer plays different ball in the field, 3 count must handle the balls and make sure SV4 can handle the ball.
  • SV4 plays the ball to the trainer every time.
  • After 10 balls, change 3 players.
  • Short/long.
  • Trainer throws ball to position A1.
  • Player 1 passes the short ball and runs to the middle.
  • Trainer throws ball to position B1.
  • Player 2 tries to pass ball back from A2, and gets ready for ball on A1.
  • Then trainer switches to the other side.
  • Trainer throws ball to A2.
  • Player 2 passes the short ball and runs to the middle.
  • Coach throws ball on to B2.
  • Player 1 tries to pass ball on B2, and stands ready for ball on A2.
  • Other players?
  • Three get balls.
  • 3 encourage.
  • After 10 balls, change 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).
drawing  chase the ball (long/short)
  • 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)



drawing chase the ball (variation)