Training & Drills

A goalie's guide to overcoming the fear of the shot

Academy Volleyball Cleveland based in Cleveland, Ohio, shares an eye sequencing drill to train blockers and back row defenders to read what is happening on the other side of the net and know where the ball is going so they can make a defensive play.

Elite Volleyball Training Center based in Columbus, Ohio, shares a drill called Knees Head Arm to help beginners grasp the concept of three contacts.

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The Academy Hoosierland, based in Bloomington, Indiana, shares a drill that trains defense, setting and cover ball for in-system and out-of-system setting. There are variations of the drill for beginner to elite level training.

VCN based in Lincoln, Nebraska, shares a drill that trains out-of-system setting, reading the attacker and defensive movement.

The Academy Volleyball Club based out of Indianapolisshares a defensive effort drill to train backcourt players to pursue the ball and play it over the net.

Milwaukee Sting shares a serving progression drill to focus on high contact point, a strong hand, strong contact and hips through the ball.

Sports Performance out of Aurora, Illinois, shares key words and technique that they use in their Youth Academy to teach attacking arm swing and footwork to beginners.

A great glove can make or break a player