Learning a new sport can be fun, but it also takes many hours of training and conditioning to become proficient. Running through drills during a practice session will help new volleyball players to become physically stronger, gain confidence in their movement and acquire a sense of control over the ball. When players focus on specific goals during their practice sessions, they will develop positive habits that will help them succeed during matches.
Serving
Serving is a core component of volleyball, but it can also cause a tremendous amount of anxiety, especially for beginner players. The best way to conquer fears is to practice the serve over and over until you become comfortable with the motion. The Volleyball World Wide website recommends running through serve-specific drills that turn the practice session into a game. Set a time limit, such as a minute, and see how many serves you can make in that amount of time. Another drill is to see how many serves you can make in a row, set a goal of a certain number before you start. Alternatively, pick a specific spot across the net and see how many serves you can hit right on target.
Hitting
Spiking is another element in volleyball that can take beginner players time to learn. The Volleyball World Wide website suggests practicing with spiking-specific drills. Stand on one side of the net. Toss the ball in the air to yourself and then jump up and spike it across the net. You can do this with another player on the other side of the net or by yourself. Either way, it reinforces the movements needed to spike the ball during a match. If you practice this drill with two people, you can each also practice digging a spiked ball at the same time.
Two-Player Pepper
Two-player pepper is a fun drill to practice with a friend, and it will help to develop your agility and hand-eye coordination. The point of the drill is to gain comfort during a volley. Volleyball-Training-Ground.com instructs to stand approximately 10 feet away from your drill partner. The first player throws the ball to the second, whom bumps the ball, then the first player sets it and the second player spikes the ball. Change starting positions each time so that both of you are able to practice hitting every shot.
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