Volleyballexercises for u15

Setup
  • Three players in the serve-receive on positions 5, 6, and 1.
  • One substitute behind the court.
  • A setter starting on position 2/3.
  • The rest of the players with a ball on the opposite side.
Execution
  • Serve towards the receivers.
  • Pass to position 2/3.
  • The setter plays the ball to position 4 where a hoop is placed.
  • A ball in an acceptable trajectory hitting the hoop is 1 point, directly in is 2 points.
  • Encourage the team to aim for as many points as possible.
Variations
  • Choose a fixed setter or rotate: receiver -> setter -> server -> substitute -> receiver.
  • With a large group, you can use two sides.
  • With a small group, you can reduce the number of receivers.
drawing Aiming at the hoop
Setup
  • Groups of 3 people of approximately equal height.
  • One ball per group of three.
  • Two blockers facing each other at the net.
  • Setter next to one of the blockers.
Execution
  • The server pays attention to the correct steps: Short, Long, Join, Arms engaged during jump.
  • The attacker requests a higher or lower ball for correct timing.
  • The defender determines the start of the exercise.
Rotation
  • Defender counts down: 3-2-1-block.
  • Try to make the hands touch each other above the net.
  • Defender: Shuffle backwards to approximately 5-6 metre position with speed.
  • Attacker: Quickly to the 3 metre line ready for attack.
  • Throw: Almost vertically upwards on the indication of the attacker's height.
  • Attacker: Straightforward gentle hit.
  • Defender: Pass upwards and catch.
  • Server moves to the other side of the net, same principle but mirrored.
  • 5 attacks per person, thus 10 throws.
  • Switch roles among each other, 3 times in total, everyone is the server once.
drawing Attack pass with rotation
Task
  • Form pairs with one ball per duo.
  • The trainer places cones in different colours in the middle of the court, as many as there are pairs.
  • Always aim at a specific side of the cone, the trainer indicates which side:
    • Right of the cone
    • Straight ahead
    • Left of the cone
    • Diagonal
    • In front of the cone (short)
    • Behind the cone (deep)
  • For a successful task: move the cone 1 metre to make the area smaller.
  • For an unsuccessful task: move the cone 0.5 metres back to make the area larger.
  • Challenge: Bring your cone as close as possible to the respective line of the court.
  • Execution: 5 minutes of serving.
  • The pair with the smallest area after this time is the winner.
drawing Targeted serving game
Defensive Exercises
  • Libero and outside hitters practice defence.
  • Movement: roll + pass with a forward jump.
  • Pass with a sideways jump to the left.
  • Pass with a touch to the right.
Offensive Exercises
  • Middle blockers practice the attack together with the setter.
  • Use two mats on the sides for turning away.
  • Create angles for the attack.
  • Execution: 1 court is used for the exercise.
drawing Defensive and offensive strategy for libero and outside hitters
Execution
  • Form pairs: one player with a ball, the other without a ball lying on the ground.
  • Series of 30 seconds with 30 seconds rest.
  • At the start signal, the player lying down stands up and receives the ball thrown to them.
  • The player returns the ball overhead and goes back to the ground.
  • Repeat: rise explosively, be ready, play, and return to the ground.
  • After 30 seconds rest, the next series of 30 seconds with underhand passing.
  • Switch roles and start again.
Organisation:
  • Divide the group across both courts.
Execution:
  • Play the ball underhand over the net in a maximum of two actions.
  • After each net crossing, the team rotates one position.
  • If the ball falls on the floor or the opponent plays the ball differently, the team that played the ball over the net scores.
  • The game does not need to stop in principle.
  • If the game does stop, the ball is put back into play with an underhand serve from the backcourt.
  • Whoever reaches 15 points first wins.
  • Optional: Depending on the level, the second ball may be attacked from a standing position from the backcourt.
drawing Underhand play
Execution
  • Divide the players into two teams. Each team receives its own mat.
  • The objective is to get the mat to the other side as quickly as possible.
  • The players take turns diving onto the mat.
  • The team whose mat reaches the other side first wins the match!
Execution
  • Practice the attack approach at the net using marking mats on the ground.
  • Each child holds a bean bag or tennis ball in their hand.
  • Pass the bean bag or tennis ball in the air to the other hand.
  • Throw the bean bag over the net and let it fall down.
  • Reach up well with both hands and jump with your arms.
Execution
  • Extend your arms to the sides with your fists clenched and thumbs pointing upwards.
  • Bend forward with your left leg extended until your upper body is completely horizontal while balancing on your right foot.
  • Move your left leg and upper body as one unit.
  • Do the same with your right leg while balancing on your left foot.
  • Repeat these movements several times, alternating between your left and right leg.
Execution
  • Four players are positioned in a square formation.
  • Pass the ball around and rotate your body well in the direction you are playing.
  • Play counterclockwise.
  • Ensure that the right foot is positioned forward when passing.
drawing Overhead passing and rotating
Execution
  • Form pairs that stand opposite each other with a net in between.
  • Place a cone under the net.
  • Players pass the ball overhead to each other.
  • After passing, the player taps the cone under the net and returns to the ready position.
Objective
  • Focus
  • Communicate
  • Master the task
  • Persevere
Explanation
  • Start as a warm-up and end as a true battle.
  • Players are placed randomly on the court.
  • The ball is caught and immediately thrown over the net (one-time play).
  • After throwing the ball, the player runs to a wall (at the back or on the side) to touch it and returns to the court.
  • The other players rotate one position.
  • It is difficult to score.
  • In case of a faulty throw (into the net or out), the player must sprint around the opponent's court.
Execution
  • Duration: 5-10 minutes
  • At level "A" and higher, fewer players on the court for more intensity.
drawing Chaos: from easy to complex