Volleyball is a sport that depends on all players working together as a team. At the beginning of the season, it is not uncommon for the players to be unfamiliar with each other beyond their interest in volleyball. Because teamwork and continuity are so important, coaches often choose to use team-building exercises to ensure that the players perform in unison in game situations.
Introductions
At the first practice of the season, the coach has an opportunity to build a team that wants to win their game and support their teammates. Since the players may only know a couple of their teammates, a good exercise is to have each player introduce themselves. Have all the players form a circle and take turns telling everyone what their favorite volleyball position is, and some interesting facts about themselves. Sharing bits of information about each other may be the start of building bonds among teammates.
Set Up The Block
Multi-player drills instill teamwork and familiarity among new teammates.
Although a player who can spike the ball with force leads to offensive opportunities, the truly great teams use defense as their foundation. Setting Up the Block is a four-player drill designed to improve defense overall. This drill comprises two offensive and two defensive players. The players on the offensive side set the ball and try to hit a winning shot. They are allowed three touches, with the ball going over the net on the third touch. The two defensive players, located at net level, attempt to block the shot and hit it back to the offensive players by working together. Rotate defenders so each pair gets a chance to block.
Cone Killer
The best teams bond in the face of challenges. The cone killer drill instills confidence in the team when it comes to serving. This activity is used to make your team's serving better and help boost the players' confidence to make the clutch serves when it matters the most. To perform the drill, place four cones 12 inches inside the court's back line with each cone being about three inches from the next. Split the team into two separate groups and have them go to opposite ends of the volleyball court. The goal of the drill is to use power serves to displace the other team's cones. Each player gets a single serve and then rotates to the next player. The first team to knock over all of the opposing cones wins the exercise.
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