Volleyball drills for technique setting / overarm technique

• On both sides of the field 2 players come in.
• There is a pass, setup and attack (from 3 meter line).
• When side A has attacked, these two players circle off and two new ones come in.
• Side B defends the attack by the same pass-setup-attack, these players go to the back line and two new players enter.

• Player starts serving, straight through, on the other side a defender is passing.
• The passer passes to the trainer.
• After service the player runs directly to position 5, where the trainer throws a ball for passing at 2-3.
• Fixed playmaker, gives set-up on the outside.
• After passing, the player makes an attack.
• 2 blockers, defense behind the block and defense at left back.

RUNNING ROUTE:

• The attacker becomes outside blocker.
• Outside blocker becomes inside blocker.
• Inside blocker goes to defend behind the block.
• Defender behind the block starts defending at left back.
• The left back picks up the ball and connects with the servers.

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.

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.

• In preparation for attack on p3.
• Organisation:
  • Player on 2/3.
  • Trainer with ball pit on p5/6.
  • Other players on 3m-line p3.
• Execution:
  • Trainer throws ball and player on 2/3 gives a setup on3.
  • Player on 3m-line runs in and catches ball and delivers it back to Tr.
  • Have player on 2nd/3 set up 5 balls.
  • Make sure the setup stays short on the p3 and not on the p3/4.
• Expansion:
  • No more catching but attacking.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• Organisation:
  • Training ring on p4.
  • Players in line on P1 and 1 player on p4.
  • Tr with ball pit on p5.
• Execution:
  • Tr throws on at P2.
  • Player runs in off p1 and plays the ball through the hoop on P4.
  • Catch and put in the bin.
• Variation:
  • Tr on the other side and pass on p5.
  • Now after the pass a setup through the hoop.

• Objective:
  • Develop ball sense, be able to control ball close to your body.
• Everyone has their own ball, can be combined with a warm-up.

• Let the ball bounce on your right fist.
• Up to maximum eye level.
• Arm is stretched out and is almost horizontal.
• Stay in one place as much as possible.
• Later on, alternate bouncing with your left hand.
• Now do the same while following the yellow lines in a certain pattern.
• The person in front chooses the route (watch out for rear-end collisions!); who wants to take this role? (requires even more concentration and a sense of responsibility a la captain's role)

• Play the ball with only your right hand above your head, up to a maximum of 30cm higher than your hand
• Your upper arm is pointed 45 degrees upwards and your forearm 45 degrees in the other direction; this brings your hand above your shoulder again.
• The ball is played mainly with your wrist and forearm; stay in one place as much as possible.
• Later on, alternate with the left hand.
• Afterwards also in pattern.

• Play the ball in a fixed routine for yourself, for example:
• Square:
  • Underhand R, overhand R, overhand L, underhand L, underhand R, ...etc. (change later to the right)
• Cross:
  • Lower hand R, upper hand L, upper hand R, lower hand L, lower hand R, ...etc.

• In teams of four (preferably) with each its own ball.
• Stand in a square; all equally spaced.
• Throw the ball to the next person and catch the ball that is thrown to you.
• First throw underhand and catch underhand; then throw abovehand and catch abovehand.
• Then expand by passing 1 ball.

• Choose a spot opposite the wall.
• Sit in front of the wall with your feet against the wall.
• Play overhead against the wall. (Ball just above eye level)
• Pay attention to the movement of the wrist and a little bit of the forearm.
• The ball will only bounce about 10cm this way.
• If necessary, extend the game by slowly standing up, playing standing up for 10 seconds and then sitting down again.
• Let them play a route along the wall: bounce briefly (10cm) and play overhand (right).
• At the end of the route, take a distance of 2 meter from the wall and keep on playing overhand while walking left until the beginning of the route, close to the wall.
• Everyone in line; if you lose the ball, pick it up and go back to the line.