How to Set Drills for Volleyball

Setting drills for volleyball will ensure a smoother team practice. Drills will improve certain basic skills by repetitive action. For some drills, all that is needed are a volleyball and players. For other drills, extra equipment such as cones or a whistle might be needed. According to the strength and power for volleyball website, there are three categories in which drills are categorized. The first category is specific to skill and movement. The second focuses on strategy, tactics and systematics. The third category focuses on volleyball conditioning.

Things You'll Need

  • Cones
  • Volleyballs
  • Volleyball net
  • Ball carrier
  • Players
  • Gym floor
  • Whistle
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Instructions

  1. How To Set Everything Up

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      Set up the volleyball net. Make sure that it is at the right height before the team gets started with drills.

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      Make sure to get all the volleyballs out. You will need more than one, so use the extras you have on hand. Just have them in the ball carrier ready for you when you need them.

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      If you are using cones or other equipment, be sure to set those up before so that you are able to explain to your players what types of drills they will be doing.

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      Before each drill begins, be sure to gather your team around. You can give specific instructions as to what drill they are about to do. This eliminates confusion and can help in the success of setting drills.

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      During the drill, be sure to have your whistle handy in case you need to transition into something else or to stop the drill for a moment. This will make it clear as to what is actually going on. It always is easier to hear the sharp shrill of a whistle rather than someone yelling.