For volleyball players to learn the skills they need, practice is essential. Only through repetition will they hone the fundamentals required to be a successful volleyball player. A good coach knows how to keep practices fun but productive so players develop without getting bored. Numerous drills are available to teach your players how to serve, set and pass more efficiently.
Eye Check Drill
The eye check drill helps teach your players to stay aware of what the opposing team is doing on the other side of the net. Set up your players with a tosser in the back row and a setter and hitter in the front row. Stand on the opposite side of the net from your players. As the tosser tosses the ball to the setter, you hold up a signal with your hand that the setter must see and call out before setting the ball for the hitter. You might hold up a random number of fingers, or use a symbol like paper, rock or scissors. Rotate the players after each toss.
Rapid Set Drill
The rapid set drill helps your players learn how to properly set the volleyball and to do it quickly. Line up two players on one side of the net, one as the setter in the middle and the other on the back line. Place a third player on the opposite side of the net with two volleyballs. Have the third player toss a ball to the back line player over the net. He must pass it to the setter. As the setter catches the ball, he should quickly bounce pass it to the third player under the net. Simultaneously the third player should already be tossing the second volleyball to the back line player. The drill should move fast and repeat several times in a row. Then rotate players and repeat again.
Target Practice Drill
The target practice drill helps your players learn how to control their serves and aim for specific parts of the court. Set up six targets on the court in the front, middle and back positions. You can use chairs, cones or any item that is convenient. Have your players take turns serving the ball to the target you call out. Make sure players focus on their wrist, hand and follow-through. Make the drill more fun by turning it into a competition and awarding each player points for hitting the targets.
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