When you have a volleyball team that consists of mainly new players, it is best to perform introductory drills that focus on the fundamentals of the game. The best drills aid in developing good habits and skills, such as hitting the ball correctly, proper footwork and ball control. New players may initially seem overwhelmed, so it is best to run drills that do not require a lot of equipment and are not overly complicated.
Wall Blocks
Wall blocking is a simple volleyball drill that does not require the use of a ball or a partner. To perform the drill, stand facing a wall with your palms out, feet shoulder-width apart, hands at shoulder-level and knees slightly bent. Bend at the knees and jump straight up in the air. Touch the wall with your fingertips at the highest point in your jump, making sure to keep both of your hands next to each other. Land softly while slightly bending the knees and repeat. The purpose of this drill is to practice how to block without hitting the wall with your body because if any part of your body touches the net, the ball is awarded to the opposing team.
Line Passing
Line passing is a simple drill that allows the entire team to practice basic passing skills. To perform the drill, divide the team into two groups, with each group forming a line that faces the other. Two coaches throw balls to the players located at the head of the lines. The front player passes the ball and immediately goes to the rear of the line. Each line keeps a verbal count of the successful passes and attempts to have the highest streak of complete passes. If a pass fails, the count starts over from one. This drill can also be used to practice serving and setting.
Reach and Bounce
The reach-and-bounce drill allows players to practice successfully reaching over the net and blocking the ball. To begin, one player grabs a ball and stands on a chair located about 18 inches from the net. On the other side of the net, a player jumps, reaches across the net and snatches the ball using both hands. As the player is coming down, she throws the volleyball behind her head, runs to the service line, and assumes a defensive position.
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