Volleyballexercises for u16

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Tennis volleyball challenge

Setup
  • 2 teams of 6, 8, 10, or 12 players.
  • 1 player on the court, the rest stand behind the end line in the waiting area.
Execution
  • The trainer introduces the ball into play to court A or B.
  • Players may only play the ball underhand.
  • After playing the ball, the player steps out and someone from the waiting area takes their place.
  • In case of an error, the player ensures ball safety and encourages the team.
  • If all players from one team are played out, the other team earns a point.
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Ribbon passing drill

Execution
  • Alternately throw the ball to the partner.
  • After throwing, touch the backline and return to the same place.
  • When the throwing goes well, switch to underhand passing.
  • Later switch to overhead passing.
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Transition from defense to attack

Execution
  • Attacker C performs a diagonal attack on positions 3 and 4.
  • Players in positions 1 and 2 block the attack.
  • Players in positions 3 and 4 defend while the setter gets into position.
  • The setter delivers a set-up to player 1, 2, or 3 for an attack on the three defenders.
  • The defenders defend individually and place the ball in the basket.
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Line sprint drill

Execution
  • Begin at the end line.
  • Run to the first line and touch it.
  • Return to the start line and touch it.
  • Run to the second line and touch it.
  • Return to the first line and touch it.
  • Run to the third line and touch it.
  • Repeat this pattern, each time going one line further.
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Underhand ball over the net from back...

Execution
  • Form a group of three players.
  • One player stands at the net, the other two stand at both sides in the back court.
  • Player B throws the ball to Player A.
  • Player B goes under the net.
  • Player A plays the ball underhand to Player C.
  • Player C plays the ball underhand to Player B.
  • Player B catches the ball.
  • Player B throws the ball to Player C.
  • Player B goes under the net.
  • Player C plays the ball over the net to Player A.
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Crossing the line

Execution
  • Distribute the players along the 3-meter line.
  • Throw the ball in a zigzag pattern and follow it.
  • Start with only underhand passes, then switch to only overhand passes.
  • Play underhand on one side of the net and overhand on the other side.
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Defending from a prone position

Execution
  • The trainer throws the ball from the net.
  • Three players lie on their stomachs on the backline.
  • Upon a slap on the ball by the trainer, the three players stand up.
  • The trainer plays the ball to one of the three players who defends.
  • Player number 2 performs a set-up.
  • Player number 3 attacks.
  • Repeat with the next group of three.
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Attack defense position 1 and 5 in...

Exercise 1
  • Each group of three has two balls.
  • Two players stand at the net, a few meters apart.
  • The third player stands in the backcourt.
  • Players at the net alternately throw the ball at a fast pace.
  • The player in the backcourt returns the ball underhand.
Exercise 2
  • The first ball is thrown deep.
  • The second ball is thrown short.
Exercise 3
  • Throwers stand further apart.
  • The player on the sideline throws deep, the other player throws short.
Execution
  • After a certain number of balls or time, players switch positions.
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Warm-up with defense and attack

Execution
  • Form pairs.
  • Player 1 stands with the ball at the net.
  • Player 2 lies flat on their stomach behind the end line without a ball.
  • The attacker hits the ball.
  • The defender defends at the 7-meter line.
  • Then, the attacker plays a short ball at the 3-meter line.
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Targeted attack straight or diagonal

Execution
  • Player A throws or hits the ball towards Player C.
  • Player C passes the ball to Player B.
  • Player B provides a set-up.
  • Player C attacks.
Objective
  • Try to attack or play the third ball onto the mats, either straight or diagonally.
  • After each ball, the players rotate one position within their own group.
Extension
  • If there are enough players, a block can also be placed.
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Ball protection

Game Progression
  • There is one tagger.
  • Approximately 2 to 3 balls per 6 players.
  • The tagger tries to tag participants without a ball as quickly as possible.
  • Individuals with a ball cannot be tagged.
  • Players with a ball must be social and throw the ball to someone who is about to be tagged.
  • If someone is tagged, they become the new tagger.
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Cones from the bench challenge

Execution
  • Player A throws the ball over the net.
  • Player B or C passes the ball back over the net.
  • The other player quickly runs under the net and sets the ball for the same player who passed it.
  • This player tries to knock a cone off the bench using an overhead play or a hitting motion.
Objective
  • Which pair or team has knocked the most cones off the bench after a certain number of minutes?
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