Tryout Preps
I've been working a lot of tryout prep clinics to help players get ready for the 2021-2022 club tryouts at Cobb Atlanta Juniors. I worked 8 hours this week and 8 hours the previous week. During this time, I have worked with about 50+ players who are training to show...
How to Get Your Volleyball Players to Communicate
First, it is important that every player understands their role for everything (serving, serve receive, defense, offense). Once they understand their role, they will have a better idea of what they need to be communicating. Second, they need to know what they are...
How to Set and Keep Your Goals
Every year, most people have either made goals or have considered making goals. But, the problem with creating goals is that most people aren’t good at it. Their goals lack clarity or direction or they’re too broad. I am going to briefly go over how you create BETTER...
Libero Strategy: What is a Libero and Where Should They Play?
This question comes up a lot from coaches trying to figure out the best defensive strategy for their team. Do you play the Libero in Left Back or Middle Back? What are the pros and cons of each scenario and how can you get the most out of your defense. It's a great...
3-8-15
This is a competitive game that requires strategy and thinking differently in order to score. Players: 8+ split into two teams 0-3 Points - For the first 3 points a team scores, they can only send Free Balls. 3-8 Points - After a team scores three points, then they...
How to Run A 6-2 in Volleyball (with Videos)
A 6-2 is a more advanced volleyball system that allows for several hitting options including an Outside, Middle, Right Side, and Back Row attacks. What is a 6-2? The “2” means that there are 2 Setters. The “6” means that 6 players on the court may be available as...
How to Run a 4-2 in Volleyball (with Videos)
Other than a 6-6, a 4-2 tends to be the go-to volleyball offensive system for beginner teams. Although it is relatively simple, there are still some more advanced offenses that can be run with the 4-2 system. What is a 4-2? The “2” means that there are 2 Setters. The...
Secret Squirrel
Secret Squirrel is a fun game that can be used to add a new level of competition to your practices. In fact, my team begs me to play this game over and over. I've had to add new cards to the game to keep them on their toes. # of Players: 8-12 players divided into 2...
Middles vs. Pins
In this drill, we are working on having the Middle Blockers explode to the pins. FOCUS: We are focusing on proper footwork, proper arms, and reading the setters/hitters. Have two lines of pin hitters (outsides and right sides) and a Setter on one side, and then a...
How Many Sets Are Played in Volleyball
Volleyball is a sport that generally has a different set of rules depending on the level of play. Although many of the rules do overlap, there are some small differences in how rules are interpreted and applied. Another difference can be the number of sets that are...
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