Beth Launiere, head coach of the Utah women’s team, runs this warm-up drill to help players work on passing technique, arm-swing and serving mechanics. This drill can also be scored to add a competitive element. Players divide into 3 groups of 3: one group uses the left third of the court, one group uses the […]
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Solo Reps Stanford Coach John Dunning spends a lot of time planning every detail of his team’s daily practices. However, he also leaves 10 or 15 minutes for extra practice when players do solo reps. His reasoning: Practicing volleyball skills like serving or passing without having a coach on your back is a good way to
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Parents with children on winter club teams have a lot on their plate. Keeping track of practice, clinics and game schedules while also juggling holiday plans can be stressful and time consuming. With so much going on, it’s important for parents to take action and avoid spreading themselves too thin. Here are a few tips
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21 Down 21 Down is a competitive serving and serve and receive drill. First team to zero points loses the drill. Teams are divided in equal number and capability. The drill follows a pass-and-replace pattern that goes like this: Passers receive a ball, and no matter the outcome, they get off the court and a
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Playing solid, fundamental individual defense in volleyball, as Oregon State coach Terry Liskevych and OSU assistant Emily Hiza tell you here, is mostly about 3 things: Stay on your feet, even if you’re bending your knees and moving toward the floor to contact a low ball. Keep your arms between the floor and the ball.
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My name is Julie, I am 37 years old and I am many things…. I am a woman, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a police officer, a beach and indoor volleyball player, coach as well as referee, and I am also what I prefer to call a cancer lifer as opposed to
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If you’re sick of answering, “Was that ball mine?”, consider running this defensive pursuit drill that works on communication, anticipation and teamwork. Jen Dejarld, coach at Mother McAuley High School, uses this drill weekly with her team and provides tips for implementation in this video. To set up this drill, 2 players split the court
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College recruiting is a long process, and it’s even bigger for volleyball players who are evaluating both academics and athletics. As a high school or club coach, you will likely be asked frequently for guidance by players (and parents) who are looking for a good fit at the next level. College Recruiting Here are some great
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Washington, D.C., September 10, 2015 — Northern Virginia-based non-profit, The Side-Out Foundation, was honored by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA Research) with the Community Champion Research & Hope Award at a celebration in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening, the foundation announced. The award recognizes Side-Out for its outstanding achievements in the fight
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