featuring Coach Mary Wise, University of Florida Head Volleyball Coach and 2-time AVCA National Volleyball Coach of the Year!
Whether you are coaching a beginning-level volleyball team, or are a volleyball player looking to improve upon the "foundations" and fundamental skills of your game, this video/DVD series will benefit you!
Each video/DVD in this series is designed using a similar format. Coach Mary Wise first has college-level players demonstrate the volleyball skill to be featured in the DVD. Through correct modeling of the technique, you and your players will get an excellent look at the skill and the very best technique to perform the skill correctly.
Wise then takes a look at teaching the volleyball skill to a beginning-level volleyball squad; she breaks each skill down to the very core, featuring how to teach the skill and the volleyball drills to use to help each player learn the skill correctly.
In each video/DVD, she concludes with demonstration (again with the college-level players) of more advanced-level techniques of the featured skill ... showing all coaches and players where their skill progression can take their game! 1999.
with Coach John Dunning, Stanford University Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 & 2001 NCAA Volleyball Champs; former University of Pacific Head Volleyball Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Volleyball Champions
In this informative volleyball video, legendary coach John Dunning presents the point scoring areas in volleyball: Attacking, Serving and Blocking. All topics are presented in this video, from the foundational volleyball basics and progress through advanced tactics. In the Part 1 video, Attacking, coach Dunning shares technical and tactical goals for successful attacking. Coach Dunning implements a series of technique volleyball drills on the box without the jump, teaching foundations of rotation and body before progressing to the approach. In the volleyball video, He details the approach without the ball followed by approaches with hitting. Throughout the volleyball drills, Coach Dunning offers invaluable insights for footwork, planting, location and landing. Next, Coach Dunning moves into hitting situations and sets including quick set and hits. In the Part 2 video, Serving, Dunning shares technique, strategies and ability-based progressions for the standing float serve, jump float, jump spin, short serve and deep court serve. In Part 3 of the volleyball video, Blocking, Coach Dunning's basic volleyball blocking video instruction begins with one on ball focusing on proper volleyball blocking technique. Next in the volleyball blocking video, is partner blocking that necessitates court awareness, location, communication and read of the hitter. Volleyball Blocking Drills and strategies included in this section include box drills, movement blocking, jump blocking and soft blocking. To further enhance each skill area, in this volleyball blocking video, you will hear insightful dialog from the volleyball team players and see game footage of each skill area.
with Coach Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
Take your middle hitting and blocking to a new level! In "Gettin' Better," Georgia Tech head volleyball coach Bond Shymansky shares more than 40 tips to help you improve your middle hitting and volleyball blocking play. Intensity, footwork, getting open for a set and always communicating with your setter are keys for middle hitters. Teaching begins with the "ready hitting position." The key is a fast exchange in which the wrist and elbow work in unison. Because of active volleyball blocking defenders, hitting the ball in different directions is imperative for middle hitters. Directional hits include the left and right back 3-meter shot. The cross body swing, a deceptive skill against volleyball blockers at the net, and the basic tip, which includes the shallow and deep tip, are other techniques demonstrated. Techniques for the one-foot take off include the left "tempo" step and the left-right-left running motion. A middle hitter must have good transition footwork. "Dropping the Hammer" is another aspect of hitting at the net and is addressed here. Shymansky begins the volleyball blocking segment by discussing the vision sequence, which spells out each key for volleyball blocking preparation. Hand and footwork mechanics, penetrating the net, keeping the eyes open, coiled position and strong hands benefit the volleyball blocker. This incredible volleyball hitting and blocking DVD is packed with tips and teaching points, and is a valuable tool to your middle hitting and blocking success - a must for aspiring volleyball players!
with Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Coach of the Year
The common denominator of all great athletes is that they are constantly finding ways to get better and in this volleyball hitting and blocking video/DVD, Bond Shymansky shares with you 40 tips to help you improve your volleyball blocking and outside hitting. Shymansky begins this presentation with Transition. The "T" position on the floor is the point where the three meter line meets the sideline. This is where players will transition back to each time. Footwork into the attack is left, right, left, staying open to the setter. Arm swing mechanics are important to outside hitters. Being a great shot maker and good arm swing mechanics can make a player a valuable part of the team. Instruction on tip shots demands that players use an open hand and make contact with all five fingers. Good vision allows tippers to tip to the opponents open area of the floor. By executing the same technique, but slowing down the arm swing, players can hit roll shots. The sweep is a shot close to the net that bounces off the opponents block. Another skill is tooling the block which requires vision, swings with the high elbow, and uses the same exchange and good swing mechanics. The high swing, line shot, and extreme angle shots are tools that outside hitters must master. This position requires versatility as players must be able to Pass, Defend, and Block to hitting transition. A one foot takeoff is also demonstrated and enables a player to hit with power. Volleyball Blocking is also a main technique in becoming the best player you can be. The vision sequence spells out each key for volleyball blocking preparation. The sequence is ball-setter-ball-hitter. The key is to read the hitter's tendencies, then apply them in your blocking skill. Hand and footwork mechanics, penetrating the net, keeping the eyes open, coiled position, and strong hands benefit blocking. This information packed volleyball hitting and blocking video/DVD is a must for any serious player looking to take their blocking and outside hitting to a new level!
with coach Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Volleyball Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
Court movement, net movement, hand positioning and vision sequence are the major points of Coach Shymansky's game volleyball speed blocking drills. He begins with snapshot blocking and focuses on anticipation and positioning. In this excellent volleyball blocking drills video, these situations are covered on the net, off the net and over the net. Players work on hand positioning, which includes spreading the fingers out as the player prepares to begin blocking. The fast penetration move is taught to add efficiency to blocking at the net. The best blocking comes from taking away angles over the net, not by going straight up. Another blocking technique at the net is drop blocking. The player must be aggressive and take away angles based on the read made on the hitter. Coach Shymansky demonstrates the one hand blocking technique. Footwork includes the 4-step method, which makes movement efficient and quick. The video shows another blocking technique is to concentrate on getting square to the net in order to maintain penetration. A zone blocking drill teaches players to block in all nine areas of the net. The rapid fire blocking drill challenges the player in blocking five shots from two different spots on the net.
with Coach John Dunning, Head Volleyball Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Volleyball Champs; former University of Pacific Head Volleyball Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Volleyball Champions
Part 1 in the video: Defense. Coach Dunning begins the defensive portion of this video by sharing the ingredients he feels are necessary for becoming a better defensive player: Attitude, relentless in pursuit of the ball, Vision, what you see on the court, Balance, Individual techniques, and Feel for the game. He then in the video, leads you through an eight-part demonstration of detailed sequences of individual defensive ball handling drills designed to increase fundamental defensive skill development. Coach Dunning then moves into the skills of digging: 2 arm, 1 arm, overhand single and 2 hand, plus slide digs, all taught and demonstrated by Coach Dunning, who also shares both individual and paired strategies and volleyball drills and discusses the importance of constant communication with teammates, as an important factor is successful defense. Part 2: Volleyball Blocking. Coach Dunning shares detailed skill instruction on how to develop a strong volleyball blocking move and teaches the side step and swing block techniques in the video. Coach Dunning spends time at the net showing volleyball blocking technique for both taller and shorter players as well. Individual, paired, peer-coached, and volleyball transition drills are demonstrated in the final segment of this information packed video!
with Coach Mary Wise, University of Florida Head Volleyball Coach, 2X AVCA National Volleyball Coach of the Year!
For the younger and/or developing players, Coach Mary Wise believes that serving is perhaps the most important skill in volleyball, while blocking and digging development can be especially difficult. In Part 1 of this three-part presentation, Wise serves up 14 different drills and progressions for the overhand serve. Beginning with the skill of throwing the ball, she progresses to close-to-the-net serves and into more advanced competitive drills; such as target serving. In Part 2, Wise goes through a 12 drill progression for volleyball blocking. She begins the blocking progress without a ball or net and adds hitting, jumping, boxes and footwork. She ends the segment with competitive volleyball drills. In Part 3, Wise repeats her simple to complex progression for digging. She uses eight drills that progress from catching and lifting drills and ends with aggressive, fearless digging. This is a great DVD that has something for every player on your team.
with Coach Debbie Brown, Head Volleyball Coach, University of Notre Dame, former Olympic athlete and coach
Coach Brown demonstrates more than 15 volleyball blocking drills to help improve your blocking hand technique, footwork, one-on-one blocking skills, and blocking ability to read the setter. Volleyball Drills work both the outside block and the middle block and front sets and back sets. Throughout the volleyball blocking video, Brown discusses what a coach should look for during the volleyball drills and describes proper technique for blocking.
with coaching legend Dave Shoji; 4x National Volleyball Champion, 9x WAC Volleyball Coach of the Year
How would you like your team get more ball touches on blocking? In this long-awaited volleyball blocking video/DVD featuring coaching legend Dave Shoji, he talks about the important elements of blocking such as body and hand positioning and footwork. In the video, he also demonstrates outside blocking techniques for end and middle blocking and coordinated blocking techniques and details techniques for filling the seam, blocking high balls in the middle. As a bonus, Coach Shoji talks about his philosophy on the blocking techniques for shorter players that can help them with effective blocking. All blocking techniques are explained and demonstrated in live drill settings in the video.
developed by the American Volleyball Coaches Association
Master volleyball's key techniques and elevate performance in all facets of the sport. Volleyball Skills & Drills teaches the fundamentals and contains the proper progressions to help players master and apply those skills on the court when it counts. Featuring 90 of the sport's best drills, this guide will maximize both the rate and quality of learning to help players and coaches get the most out of each practice session. This book includes an introduction by Taras Liskevych and chapters from 10 of the game's top coaches on the topics they know best:
Paul Arrington: Practicing
Sean Byron: Setting
Don Hardin: Blocking
Jim McLaughlin: Attacking
Marilyn Nolen: Receiving Serves
Penn State assistants with Russ Rose: Playing Defense
Tom Peterson: Serving
Joan Powell: Digging
Joe Sagula: Playing Offense
Stephanie Schleuder: Transitioning
Volleyball Skills & Drills is both the perfect in-season coaching manual and a superb off-season player development manual. It's like attending the best volleyball clinic available on each important aspect of individual and team performance!
with John Dunning, Head Volleyball Coach, Head Volleyball Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Volleyball Champs; former University of Pacific Head Volleyball Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Volleyball Champions
Coach Dunning is one of the sport's finest technicians and has taught the game of volleyball to players from youth club all the way up to the NCAA Championship-level! Three times Dunning has taken the NCAA volleyball crown, due in large part to the technically sound play of his athletes in all facets of the game. This volleyball video series has been created specifically for volleyball players to provide a resource that shows and clearly details how a volleyball player can improve in all aspects of the game! This series is also an excellent addition to any coaches library as it provides an excellent series of drill progressions that Dunning uses with all of his players!
with Coach Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Volleyball Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
40 Tips for Better Outside Hitting and Blocking
Item Number: VD-02612A
with Coach Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Volleyball Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
The common denominator of all great athletes is that they are constantly finding ways to get better and in this volleyball video/DVD, Coach Bond Shymansky shares with you 40 tips to help you improve your blocking and outside hitting. Shymansky begins this video presentation with Transition. The "T" position on the floor is the point where the three meter line meets the sideline. This is where players will transition back to each time. Footwork into the attack is left, right, left, staying open to the setter. Arm swing mechanics are important to outside hitters. Being a great shot maker and good arm swing mechanics can make a player a valuable part of the team. Instruction on tip shots demands that players use an open hand and make contact with all five fingers. Good vision allows tippers to tip to the opponents open area of the floor. By executing the same technique, but slowing down the arm swing, players can hit roll shots. The sweep is a shot close to the net that bounces off the opponents block. Another skill is tooling the block which requires vision, swings with the high elbow, and uses the same exchange and good swing mechanics. The high swing, line shot, and extreme angle shots are tools that outside hitters must master. This position requires versatility as players must be able to Pass, Defend, and Block to hitting transition. A one foot takeoff is also demonstrated and enables a player to hit with power. Volleyball Blocking is also a main technique in becoming the best player you can be. The vision sequence spells out each key for blocking preparation. The sequence is ball-setter-ball-hitter. The key is to read the hitter's tendencies, then apply them in your blocking skill. Hand and footwork mechanics, penetrating the net, keeping the eyes open, coiled position, and strong hands benefit your blocking skills. This information packed volleyball video/DVD is a must for any serious player looking to take their blocking and outside hitting to a new level!
85 minutes. 2006.
40 Tips for Better Middle Hitting and Blocking
Take your middle hitting and blocking to a new level! In "Gettin' Better," Gerogia Tech head coach Bond Shymansky shares more than 40 tips to help you improve your middle hitting and blocking play. Intensity, footwork, getting open for a set and always communicating with your setter are keys for middle hitters. Teaching begins with the "ready hitting position." The key is a fast exchange in which the wrist and elbow work in unison. Because of active defenders, hitting the ball in different directions is imperative for middle hitters. Directional hits include the left and right back 3-meter shot. The cross body swing, a deceptive skill against blockers at the net, and the basic tip, which includes the shallow and deep tip, are other techniques demonstrated. Techniques for the one-foot take off include the left "tempo" step and the left-right-left running motion. A middle hitter must have good transition footwork. "Dropping the Hammer" is another aspect of hitting at the net and is addressed here. Shymansky begins the blocking segment by discussing the vision sequence, which spells out each key for blocking preparation. Hand and footwork mechanics, penetrating the net, keeping the eyes open, coiled position and strong hands benefit the blocker. This incredible DVD is packed with tips and teaching points, and is a valuable tool to your middle hitting success - a must for aspiring volleyball players!
71 minutes. 2006.
40 Tips for Better Passing and Serving
Item Number: VD-02612C
with Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Coach of the Year
Coach Shymansky's passion for improving volleyball skills is on display in this DVD on passing and serving as he delivers tips and technique instruction that will elevate your passing and serving skills. The first set of tips deals with footwork. Coach Shymansky covers the ready position, the shuffle and the crossover mechanic. From there he covers passing and how to hit the ball properly, demonstrating how to stay square to the ball and shoot the platform to contact. This will correct "platform swing," the biggest problem passers have. Drop step and hands passing techniques are discussed in detail. He presents a basic run-through movement that goes from a shuffle to a run, and concludes with a J-stroke for backspin to help keep the ball on your side of the net. Shymansky also shows how to stop short passes and how to be successful against jump servers. Shymansky next moves to serving, discussing the float and jump serves. Demonstrated is the pull-toss-step technique to serving. With these techniques, a player can serve efficiently to different zones in the opponent's court. Improve your skills by implementing these tips and you are well on your way to Gettin' Better.
56 minutes. 2006.
40 Tips for Better Setting and Defending
Item Number: VD-02612D
with Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Coach of the Year
Taking your game to the next level is all about Gettin' Better. In this presentation, Bond Shymansky presents 40 tips that are designed to help you take your game where you want it to go! This presentation deals with two key parts of winning volleyball: Setting and defending. Being great at setting is about being great in your mind, heart and hands. Shymansky shows how proper hand positioning makes your movements tighter, more concise and efficient while allowing for touch and finesse on sets. Shymansky details a number of setting techniques, including the spin set, jump set, back & front one set, one-hand set and the peak-a-boo set. Other skills covered to develop a complete setter include footwork, targeting, attacking and rotating off and on the net. Defending is all about attitude and going after every ball on every play. Defense starts with good, tight body positioning. From a "palms up" position, the player can create two platforms to deflect the ball. Other teaching points include the drive, 3-meter target, one step extension, floor extension, hands defense, one arm j-stroke and the pancake. Range, confidence and ball control will be the result of these defensive tips. This DVD delivers two more cornerstones of the game of volleyball that will increase your skill and productivity on the floor.
with Kim Oden, St. Francis HS (CA) Head Coach; 2X Olympian, 2X USA Olympic Team Captain, 3X "All-American" (Stanford), Stanford Volleyball's "Player of the Decade" ('80s)
Kim Oden, one of the most feared and dominant blockers in USA and NCAA volleyball history, shares her blocking expertise in this complete guide to blocking! Oden simplifies all aspects of coaching blocking, one of the most challenging volleyball skill areas to coach.
Beginning with the basics, Oden teaches the specifics for spacing, stance and jumping hand and body position. She covers three types of footwork for blocking, how to most effectively penetrate the net and vision sequencing for anticipating where the hit will come from. Oden details block positioning with drills for attaining an advantageous block position.
A special "situations" segment includes solutions for the many blocking related realities faced by club and high school coaches. For each situation, Oden demonstrates the "problem" before demonstrating the "solution," offering a unique look at how to identify and solve blocking issues. She touches on small blocker solutions, how to block back row attacks and blocking strategies to give your team an advantage, which includes five specific strategies.
Give your team a competitive edge with Oden's comprehensive guide to blocking.
