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How to use the Coaching sessions:

Most of the sessions contain 7 drills, of which two are warm-up drills. This should complete a session allowing you to focus on the skill involved. Should you wish to pad the session, pick a drill that matches the subject from the drills section, or play games.

The drills do not include general warm-up (running, stretching, etc) and do not include the warm-down. There has been recent articles stating that these are not necessary, but while the body may be capable of  going straight into sport, the recovery afterwards can take longer and as such I would endorse including both warm up and down in your sessions.

As a disclaimer, these sessions are designed to assist those who coach social and local volleyball clubs, not teams that play at national level.

Note on Flash: The drills can be viewed in Flash. If you do not have this installed, go to www.adobe.com. If you find the 'Play Drill' control stutters, click on 'Play Drill' letters, move mouse away from letters, then release.

As always, your feedback is useful, if you wish to comment on the sessions/drills, then send an email to coach@thevolleyball.net

WEEK 1 - Back to Basics

This is an introductory session to volleyball training. The session is designed to go through the basic skills required in a game of volleyball. It is particularly aimed at those clubs coming back from the summer who haven't done any formal training for a couple of months, or beginners starting at a volleyball club.

The session comprises of the following:

  1. Warm-up
  2. Warm-up
  3. Basic digging
  4. Basic setting
  5. Basic hitting
  6. Combination of basics
  7. Combination of basics

As always, it is recommended that these sessions are complimented by a general warm-up at the start and a general warm-down at the end.

WEEK 2 - Receive & Cover

This is a session designed to focus on receiving the ball and providing cover.

The session comprises of the following:

  1. Warm-up
  2. Warm-up
  3. Blocking and cover positions
  4. Cover positions
  5. Block and cover
  6. Receive the serve
  7. Match play (no drill provided)

As always, it is recommended that these sessions are complimented by a general warm-up at the start and a general warm-down at the end.

WEEK 3 - Prepare to Set

This session is designed to focus on the setting position. Probably one of the most crucial positions on your side, the setter determines the direction of the game and it is their job to monitor the opposition and assess any weaknesses.

The session comprises of the following:

  1. Warm-up
  2. Warm-up
  3. Recover and set
  4. Basic setting
  5. Training the setter to read the block
  6. Setting deep
  7. Match play (no drill provided)

As always, it is recommended that these sessions are complimented by a general warm-up at the start and a general warm-down at the end.