Volleyballexercises for u16

  • Organization:
    • Players on p2 and p4.
    • Other players in 2 rows on 3m line p3.
  • Execution:
    • The first two players walk to the net and block together on p3.
    • Then they sidestep or walk to p2 or p4 and block together with the player who is already there.
    • The original player on p2 and p4 make a roll/dive and join in the other row.
drawing Preparatory exercise Blocking
  • 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.
drawing Pass-setup attack
  • Organization:
    • Divide group into trios.
    • All on field A and trainer on field B.
  • Implementation:
    • 1st trio enters the field for a service pass.
    • Trainer serves and the trio passes to p2/3 where one of the three catches the ball.
    • Then comes trio 2, etc.
    • Build out with setup and attack from position.
    • Still later 1 trio is defending and we play out the rally.
  • Organization:
    • Split group into trios with one hoop.
    • They stand on field A at p1.
    • Trainer with the balls on field B.
  • Execution:
    • Player hold the hoop together.
    • Trainer hits ball.
    • Trio must try to bounce the ball through the hoop.
    • Retrieve ball and hand it in to Tr.
    • Next trio.
  • In addition to ball lane recognition, they learn to work together and communicate.
  • Organisation:
    • Square formation.
    • 2 players in the "attack".
    • 2 players defend and set up.
  • Execution:
    • Ball is hit diagonally to the 2 players in the back.
    • From the pass the other defender gives a setup also diagonally.
    • This one too is immediately attacked again on setupper, etc.
  • After a few minutes functions change.
  • Make sure you can work with 3 teams, or 2 teams.
  • Players must move at a high pace.
  • Player 1 starts on the baseline, sprints towards the 3 meter line.
  • Here the ball is thrown to the player by player 2.
  • Player 1 has to play a playable ball to player 2.
  • After that player 1 sprints back to the backline, taps player 3, and sprints again to the 3 meter line.
  • 10 playable balls, and then change.
  • Learning to pass to playmaker (position 2) with movement towards the ball.
  • Line up at position 1.
  • Players there have a ball in their hands.
  • Player A plays to player B at position 3.
  • Player A moves sideways to position 6.
  • Player B plays the ball back to position 6.
  • Player A plays the ball (preferably) BH to the korf basket at position 2.
  • Player B catches the ball and joins the line at position 1.
  • Player C moves into position player B.
  • Player A moves to player C's position, position 3.
  • On the other side of the net you can practice the same.
  • Later on, alternate with player instead of basket, place of throw, position of return and position of pass.
  • To learn to always pass to the distributor.



drawing Pass to playmaker (M. Kool)

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)
  • This exercise can be done in 3 or 4 teams.
  • Minimum number of players is 6 and maximum 8 per available field.
  • In a 4-player team, two players on each side of the net.
  • Use during the exercise half a net width per 3-4 team.
  • In a 4-player team:
    • 2 players on each side.
    • The ball is thrown over the net at the start.
    • Player A plays the ball for himself and at the 2nd contact he gives a set-up for player B.
    • Player B tips the ball over the net with 1 hand.
    • Player C plays the ball for himself and then gives a set-up for player D.
    • D tips the ball over the net.
    • After a team has played the ball over the net the players change places.
  • In the case of a 3-player team:
    • 2 players on one side of the net and the other player only on the other side.
    • Player C has the ball and throws it over the net to the 2 team.
    • Player A plays the ball for himself and at the 2nd contact he gives a set-up for player B.
    • Immediately after giving the set-up, player A goes under the net.
    • Player B tips the ball over the net with one hand.
    • Player C plays the ball for himself and gives a set-up for player A.
    • Player C goes to the other side of the net immediately after giving player A a set-up.
    • Player A tips the ball over the net to player B.
    • Player B plays the ball for himself and gives a set-up for player A.
    • After giving the set-up player B goes under the net.
  • Expansion:
    • Possible mandatory blocking of tip ball by player not doing the passing.tip-ball-over-the-net
  • Goal:
    • Technically good attacks.
  • Need:
    • 4/5 players, enough balls.
    • 1 player stands on the distributor position (between position 2 and 3).
    • 1 player stands on the other side of the net to return the ball.
    • 2 or 3 attackers on outside position.
    • SV plays the ball directly overhand to position 4.
    • 1 attacker comes in and hits straight.
  • Points of Attention:
    • Getting ready:
      • Attacker stands outside the sideline and behind the 3-metre line.
    • Play:
      • Waiting for ball to come out of hands of playmaker (SV).
      • Then the attacking run:
        • Small step left.
        • Arms forward.
        • Big step right.
        • Arms backwards.
        • Connect left.
        • Feet parallel to the net.
        • Arms forward/up.
        • Come out of the knees.
        • Jumping.
        • Stroke arm backwards (like pitcher baseball).
        • Other arm pointing in direction of where you are hitting.
    • ROUTINE:
      • Balls are hit over the net.
      • Offender gets back in line with the attackers.
      • Offender other side of the net makes sure SV has enough balls.
      • After a few minutes turn through until everyone has been SV.