By [1] [3] Geoff James

Volleyball is one of the few sports that demand well-rounded players. Having a perfect serve is not enough if a player cannot also set up a teammate for a spike. Every player should be able to drive points for the team. It is vital that each player is both a strong offensive and defensive player. Thankfully, there are many drills to help players become all-around champions.

When training a team, it is important to focus on ball control and timing. There are many drills that aid everyone involved, some on the same skill and some different ones. A great ball control drill is Wonderball. Played similarly to the playground game, teammates use a forearm hit to pass the ball from left to right along the circle. As the song progresses, players naturally speed their passes, as no one wants to be “o-u-t out.” In speeding up, though, they must also maintain the skill to pass effectively. If a player fails to pass the ball properly, the songs ends and that player is out. If the team makes it to the end of the song, we all know who’s out then…

Spike Drills. Spiking the ball is a very effective way to score points in a volleyball game. This two-man drill helps the spiker increase his speed and accuracy in hitting, and helps the other player learn to assist by lining up the pass to make a spike.

Hot Potato. Also based on a playground game, Hot Potato uses standard court formation. Have your team get on the court and pass around the hot potato. See how long your team can pass before someone drops the ball.

Get your #1 trainer a congratulatory [2] plaque at the end of this volleyball season!

Article Source: [3] Geoff James

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