How to Coach Volleyball Drills
Volleyball practices take up the majority of a competitive volleyball player’s schedule. Having practices helps build skills that are important for games. Coaching drills during these practices will also instill these skills into each player. There are also several different drills that can help with conditioning, team building and communication. Drills during practice should be organized and clear so every player is able to understand and execute them.
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Instructions
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Organize each drill. Be sure you have a clear objective when you begin a drill to not confuse your players.
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Explain the rules for each drill clearly and plainly. Try not to make drills too complicated or they may lose their effect on players’ retention.
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Practice safe drills. If your players are at a beginning level, don’t have them practice something that is far too advanced. This may cause injury.
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Show your players the drill by having them get involved. This helps especially when introducing a new drill that nobody is familiar with.
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Mix up the drills. Have a set of go-to drills for every practice to instill skills into each volleyball player. To prevent boredom, introduce new drills every so often. This often helps with working a different part of the body as well.
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Be stern but encouraging during each drill. You want your players to work hard during the drill, but make sure to encourage them throughout.
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Tips & Warnings
Get involved with each drill every so often. Have a player become the coach for a bit and take the player’s place during the drill.
Don’t be too easy on players or they may take advantage of you and not work very hard during drills.
References
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