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How to Develop Volleyball Blocking Skills: A Mini Roadmap to Improvement
Introduction Strong blocking is a fundamental pillar of championship volleyball. There may be no skill more intimidating or momentum-swinging than a crushing block to shut down an attack. While hitting garners attention, it is masterful blocking that most often leads teams to triumph. The basics of blocking must be instilled early and reinforced often. Proper…
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Managing the Post-Game in Volleyball
Introduction The moments immediately following a volleyball game, whether it results in exhilarating victory or agonizing defeat, are often highly charged with emotion. Players are still processing the events on the court and their own individual performances. Coaches too are assessing the outcome and their team’s effort. This post-game period is a pivotal time for…
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The Winning Mindset: Leadership Lessons from the Court
As a volleyball coach, you play a critical role in establishing your team’s culture and mindset. Your actions and attitude will set the tone for the players. First and foremost, you must lead by example and model the behaviors you expect from your team. Be punctual, prepared, engaged, and committed at all times. Show your…
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8 Key Principles for High-Performance Volleyball Practice Design
Make Drills Game-Like One of the key principles for designing effective volleyball practices is to make drills as game-like as possible. Rather than isolated skill work, coaches should structure drills that simulate the unpredictability and randomness of a real game environment. Game situations require players to continuously read cues, make quick decisions, and execute skills.…
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Owning the Attack: The Correct Spiking Technique
Introduction The attack is the most critical skill in volleyball, representing the ultimate offensive weapon for scoring points. The attack is the primary fundamental responsible for winning matches. While defense and passing lay the foundation, the attack is the finisher. Mastering proper spiking technique provides hitters with the tools to hit with power, accuracy, and…
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Volleyball Coaching: 4 Key Themes to Build a Solid Path
1 – Teaching Proper Volleyball Technique and Movement Importance of Proper Technique It is critical for volleyball coaches to teach proper technique from the very beginning. Players who learn ineffective or improper techniques will struggle as they advance to higher levels of play. Research shows that flaws in early technique become evident when players are…
