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Passing Drill Over The Net

One player of the pair on either side of the net.A set or overhead pass drill, with the players passing to each other.Can be used as a warm up drill.

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Run and imitatation

Players start lined up on the baseline. Firstly, they run to the net, touch it and return to their starting point. Then, they imitate a jump serve, on landing they run forward and imitate a spike. To finish they continue running to the net and imitate a block. They then return back to their starting point.

2 Warm Up

Circle Passing 2 Warm Up - Vol...

Players get into groups of 5 or more and form a circle, initially working with one ball per group.The aim of this drill is for players to pass the ball around the circle using bump passes, trying to reach 20 passes without dropping the ball.

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Serve Warm Ups 2 Warm Up - Vol...

<BR>A relaxed swing aiming about 5 metres in front of the server, to warm up shoulder muscles</BR>

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Bent Knee Warm Up 2 Warm Up - ...

Players work in pairs and face each other, moving sideways along the court. While moving, players keep their knees bent and throw the ball underhand to each other.

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Line To Line Run 2 Warm Up - V...

Set up as shown with cones on the baseline and the attack line. Players start on the baseline and they have to run to the attack line and then return to the baseline. Once here, they then run to the centre line and then back to the baseline. On the next run, they run to the attack line again and back, then to the centre line and back, and repeat this.

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Dig Volley Roll Warm Up 2 Warm...

Volley the ball to your partner who digs the ball to themselves then volleys the ball back to you, whilst they are doing that you do a dive, roll or something else then they do the same as you dig and volley. Do this for a set time or number of good contacts.

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Shuttle Sprint 2 Warm Up - Vol...

Players stand in a line on the sideline, with balls set up on the line opposite. On the coach's whistle, the player run towards the balls, pick them up and bring them back to the player's starting spot, before running to the other sideline. From here, they repeat the drill, running to the ball, picking it up and bringing it back with them.

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Crab Steps 2 Warm Up - Volleyb...

<BR>Crab steps from side to side, with arms swinging to retain balance</BR>

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Pass and Tip 2 Warm Up - Volle...

Players stand opposite each other with a ball each. They pass the ball high before tipping the ball to their teammate, who will be doing the same thing.

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Ball Slalom 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Place a few balls on the baseline and spread them out. Players move in and out between the balls, moving as if they were in defence. Make sure players avoid contact with the balls.

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Tag 2 Warm Up - Volleyball Dri...

Partners stand facing each other about arms distance apart, one of the partners is the tagger who tries to touch the partner on the back, the other tries to avoid being tagged by keeping their chest facing the tagger whilst remaining within arms reach (no running away)Both players should be in a well balanced ready position so they can move and change direction at any time.

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Overhead Throw Warm Up 8 Block...

In pairs facing each other, players throw the ball two handed overhead and into the ground, bending the body correctly. The ball should then bounce up and reach the other player.

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Throw and Catch With Legs 2 Wa...

Throw the ball in the air using two hands, move to where the ball is coming down, lay or sit down on the floor and catch the ball between the legs.When you have caught the ball, throw it up in the air, get up and catch it.

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Jump Volley 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Start the game by volleying the ball over the net to the player at the back of court. They overhand pass the ball to the player at the net who sets the ball up for the player to move forward and play the ball over the net with a <b>Jump –volley</b>, this is then repeated for a set number, length of time or can be made competitive.

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Catch and Throw 2 Warm Up - Vo...

Simple catch and throw game, introduction of basic tactics, throwing the ball into space on the designated court. Catch anyway you can and throw, you can't move with the ball and face the net at all times.

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Near and far - Set Passing 2 W...

In pairs half a metre from the net players volley the ball cooperatively over the net moving side-ways until they reach the end of the net. Players then move back to the 3 metre line and volley the ball high to each other moving the opposite way until they reach the other end of the net where they move back close to the net and repeat.

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Bump 2 Warm Up - Volleyball Dr...

Throw the ball in the air, let it bounce then bend your legs. Put your arms out in front and bump the ball up using mainly leg movement not arm swing.Keep it going, changing which arm you bump the ball with (try and use good rhythm and mainly legs).

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Footwork 2 Warm Up - Volleybal...

Coach is located next to the net while players stand in a row between attack line and baseline. The coach indicates with his hands the direction (right, left, forward, backwards, up, down) he/she wants the players to go. Note: indicating up means players must jump; down equals squat; right is a shuffle.

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Core And Arms Power 2 Warm Up ...

Players press up with both hands on the ball and off the ball keeping hips straight.

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Shuffle and touch the floor 2 ...

Starting in the centre of the court, players stand in a row behind each other facing the net. On the coach's signal the players shuffle right and left. Every time they reach an axis or sideline they must bend and touch the floor with both hands.

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Knee tag 2 Warm Up - Volleybal...

Partners stand facing each other about arms distance apart, one of the partners is the tagger who tries to touch the partner on the knee the other has to avoid being tagged whilst remaining close.

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Dig up off the net 2 Warm Up -...

Starting on the baseline the players run to the attack line where the ball has been placed. The player then picks up the ball and throw it into the net in a way which will make it rebound back to them. They player then digs the ball up, catches it and returns it back onto the attack line. The player then jogs backwards to their start position.

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Chest Swing Warm Up 2 Warm Up ...

Players lay down on the floor and swing on their chest, raising their arms and legs alternately.

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Spin And Sprint 2 Warm Up - Vo...

Players stand on the baseline, and on the coach's call, must jump and spin 180 degrees to face the net and accelerate forwards.

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Run and imitatation 2 Warm Up ...

Players start lined up on the baseline. Firstly, they run to the net, touch it and return to their starting point. Then, they imitate a jump serve, on landing they run forward and imitate a spike. To finish they continue running to the net and imitate a block. They then return back to their starting point.

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Throw From Behind Back 2 Warm ...

Players keep the ball with both hands behind back and throw it up and forward, keeping their body position the same as if they were receiveing/digging.

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Scatterball 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Split your team into groups of three and set up as shown in the picture with one feeder and two runners. The feeder will roll the ball out in any direction and the player will have to sprint to get to the ball, pass it back to the feeder and rejoin the back of the queue at their starting position. The next feeder player will repeat this before joining the back of the queue. Having only two players recieving means that there is rarely a chance for rest.

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3 Step Block 2 Warm Up - Volle...

Start with feet just wider than shoulder width apart; take the first step with the foot nearest the intended direction, then take the next break step and bring the other foot round shoulders square to the net and jump to block.

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Hop Running 2 Warm Up - Volley...

Players hop towards the net and swing alternate arms.

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How to plan for 1 hour volleyball training ?

I am going to coach a new team, most of them are beginer-intermediate and we only have 1 hour of training in the hall, what's the best pland for warm up, drill and still have time for to have fun in a game.

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for more players in the campwarming up drills videos please sendall peoples use

SIKHIL PAUL Coach, India

What are some pre game warmup Drills

Would like to know different drills that teams use for their warmup drills for 6 min. Also what players do to get loose before starting warm ups. Beside beating volleyball in the floor.

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I need a program that will help improve the overall athleticism for a girl's volleyball player age 14. Include strength, agility, quickness, jump training, and conditioning.

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