Volleyballexercises for technique setting / overarm technique

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
Execution
  • Give each player a ball and have them stand by the wall, at a distance of 30-40 cm.
  • Hold the ball above the head in a setting position.
  • Push the ball against the wall using only the fingers and catch it back in the hands.
  • Keep the elbows steady and the hands still to prevent the ball from hitting the face.
  • Have players stand slightly further from the wall, about 1 metre.
  • Toss the ball up and set it against the wall.
  • Now extend the elbows and knees, make yourself tall!
  • Catch the ball back.
  • Now try to set onto the concrete beam, so push the ball high.
  • Try to continue setting.
  • Those who master this technique well may play over the net.
  • Let the ball bounce on the ground in front of you and then set it over the net.
  • Return via the other side of the ribbon.
drawing Overhead technique against the wall
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.
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
  • Shift focus and quickly switch between actions.
Execution
  • Create groups of three players with one regular volleyball and one tennis ball.
  • The player with the tennis ball is the juggler and stands in the middle.
  • Player 1 passes the volleyball to the juggler.
  • The juggler throws the tennis ball to player 1.
  • The juggler returns the volleyball to player 1, who throws the tennis ball back to the juggler.
  • Player 1 passes the volleyball to player 3.
  • Player 3 passes the volleyball to the juggler.
  • The juggler throws the tennis ball to player 3.
  • The juggler returns the volleyball to player 3 and receives the tennis ball back.
  • Repeat this cycle.
  • This requires concentration and quick switching from the players.
  • If no tennis balls are available, two volleyballs can also be used.
Execution
  • Start with passing the ball to each other.
  • Play the ball 1 or 2 times to yourself.
  • Then turn around and play the ball backwards.
  • Ensure you stand close to each other.
Objective
  • Focus on ball control.
Execution
  • Divide the team into two groups. Have the players form two lines facing each other at the 3-meter line.
  • Players pass the ball over the net and then run around the net post to join the other group.
  • On one side, parallel to the sideline, there is an agility ladder. Players perform an exercise through the ladder before joining the line.
Variations
  • Expand with block jumps, attack approach, or strength exercises.
  • Alternate between underhand and overhand passing.
Important
  • The ball must not fall to the ground.
  • Communication is crucial.
  • Optionally, add a penalty if the ball falls to the ground.
drawing Warming up with ball and ladder
Execution
  • Defender 1 starts behind the baseline.
  • The coach plays a high ball into the court.
  • Defender 1 moves in and plays an overhead pass to the setter.
  • The setter sets the ball backwards to position 4.
  • The attacker hits straight and retrieves the ball.
  • Defender 1 becomes the attacker and defender 2 takes the defensive position.
Variation
  • With blocking.
  • With middle attackers.
  • With outside attackers.
Execution
  • Line up about 4 players in the middle of the court with a ball.
  • Player 1 stands at the centre front and receives a good toss from the first player in line A.
  • Player 1 passes the ball overhead into the basket.
  • Note: bend the knees, extend the elbows, and follow through with the ball.
  • The player at the basket catches the ball and joins the end of line A.
Execution
  • Three servers stand on one side of the net.
  • On the other side, there are two lines with the remaining players.
  • One player from each line enters the court, so there are a total of two players on the court.
  • The servers take turns serving.
  • The two players on the court pass the ball to the other player.
  • That player sets the ball, after which the third ball goes over the net.
drawing Playing the third ball
Execution
  • Pass the ball in pairs.
  • Use both overhand and underhand techniques.