volleyball

• The trainer or player throws or hits balls at a high pace into the centre of the court.
• Players B run in alternately from the corners of the court.
• Player B plays the ball with a forearm pass diagonally to player A.
• Player A catches the ball.
• Player B follows their ball and takes the place of player A.
• Player A places the caught ball in the ball cart with the trainer/player and joins at R.
• Optional: If players throw the ball as soon as it is brought, this player throws the ball over.

• The trainer throws or hits the ball to different places on the court.

• Form pairs of players. Each player has their own ball.
• Stand opposite each other at approximately 1 metre distance.
• Discuss who will be the tagger.
• Both players dribble the ball in place.
• The tagger decides when to tag.
• After tagging, the tagger runs away while dribbling the ball.
• The tagged player tries to tag the tagger while also dribbling.

Explanation

• The ball is served by the server, who then enters the court to defend.
• Player 2 or 3 passes the ball to player 1 (setter), who moves from the backcourt to the net.
• The setter provides a set-up to position 2/4 or to the player in position 3.
• The two blockers and the server defend the ball, and the rally is played out.

Execution

• Balls over the net can be played from a standing position or a jump.
• Balls can be played overhead, tipped with one hand, or hit.

Variations

• If the serve is too difficult, the ball can be thrown in instead of served.
• If the serve is too difficult, the second ball can be caught, tossed up for oneself, and then played on.

• Form groups of three players. Two players each have a ball.
• Player Orange kneels down with both knees on the ground and places both hands on the ground as well.
• On a signal from Player Red, Player Red drops a ball in front of Player Orange's body.
• Player Orange stretches out on the stomach, lets the ball bounce on the hand, and quickly stands up.
• Player Purple quickly hits a ball towards Player Orange.
• Player Purple defends this ball.

• Groups play on a complete half court.
• The ball starts with Orange at position 4, who hits a ball technically to Red at position 5.

• Red defends the ball to the centre.
• Orange moves to the centre and gives an underhand or overhand pass to Purple at position 2.
• Purple hits the ball to Red at position 1 and then moves to the centre to give a pass.
• Red defends the ball to the centre.

• Defenders move to a position at the net after their action.
• Attackers move to a position in defence after their pass.

• Divide the group into two teams. Ensure that the team in the middle is always larger if the groups are unequal.
• Place several balls in the middle, always one ball fewer than the number of players on the outside.

• The players on the outside run around the players in the middle on the trainer's signal.
• The players in the middle are on their hands and feet.
• After a while, the trainer calls out something.
• The outside players crawl as quickly as possible under a player in the middle and grab a ball.
• The player who does not have a ball loses.

• Divide the team into two groups.
• Form two lines of players facing each other on the three-metre line.
• The 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, a speed ladder is placed.
• Players perform an exercise through the ladder before joining the line.

• Expand with wall jumps, attack passes, or strength exercises.
• Alternate between forearm pass and overhead pass.

• The ball must not fall to the ground.
• Communication is crucial.
• Optionally add a penalty if the ball falls to the ground.

• 2 players
• 3 cones
• 2 tennis balls

• Player A moves between the cones.
• Player B holds 2 tennis balls up high.
• Player A returns to the central point, then Player B taps a tennis ball.
• Player A catches the ball.

• 2 players
• 5 tennis balls

• Player B throws 5 tennis balls randomly into the court.
• Player A tries to hit the balls after a bounce.

• 2 players
• 1 tennis ball

• Player A stands with their back to Player B.
• Player B throws a challenging tennis ball over Player A.
• Player A catches the ball after a bounce.

• Movement and reaction
• Footwork
• Always return to base!

• Divide the team into two groups. Form two lines of players facing each other on the three-metre line.
• The players play the ball over the net and then run around the net post to join the other group.
• On one side, parallel to the sideline, a speed ladder is placed. The players perform an exercise through the ladder before joining the line.

• Expand with wall jumps, attack passes, or strength exercises.
• Alternate between underhand pass and overhead pass.

• The ball must not fall to the ground. Communication is crucial.
• Optionally add a penalty if the ball falls to the ground.

Objective

• The objective is to warm up the setters and practice set-ups to different positions.

Step 1: Warm-up (5 minutes)

• Place a basket at position 4 on both sides of the net.
• Play at a high tempo to warm up the setters.
• Rotate after a few balls so that all setters get a turn.

Step 2: Attack at Position 4 (5 minutes)

• Replace the basket at position 4 with attackers.
• Have the attackers hit straight.
• Add a block if necessary, depending on the flow and the number of players.

Step 3: Move Attack to Position 3 (5 minutes)

• Move the attack from position 4 to position 3 (middle).
• Have the attackers hit straight or to the left.
• Add a block if necessary, depending on the flow and the number of players.