with Coach John Dunning, Stanford University Volleyball Head Coach; 2004 & 2001 NCAA Volleyball Champs; former University of Pacific Head Volleyball Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
Coach John Dunning believes that the cornerstone of great volleyball lies in the development of the skills of passing and defense. In this volleyball video, Coach Dunning begins by sharing the characteristics for great passing before moving into skill development areas that span ability levels from basic through advanced. In this volleyball video, he covers set-up and ready position, strike zone and early platform establishment. Throughout this excellent volleyball video, Dunning interjects with coaching tips and volleyball drills that incorporate communication, movement and court spacing, while emphasizing the need to maintain a consistent form as the game pace increases. In the Part 2 video: Digging, Dunning begins with individual body posture and positioning for readiness to run to the ball. He shares his tips in this volleyball video for body control and how to cushion hard hit balls, and then adds motion drills for high and low digs followed by lateral movement drills to dig. Coach Dunning moves next to on-court applications, bringing game speed to the volleyball skills. He utilizes a two-digger volleyball drill and defines the roles for positioning. In the final segment of this volleyball video, "Attitude of a Champion," Coach Dunning shares an all out volleyball drill that challenges a defender's will to get to the ball. Concluding this segment of this volleyball video is a montage of game footage highlights of aggressive digging. Throughout the video presentation, Coach Dunning calls upon Stanford All-American Bryn Kehoe to share her thoughts and invaluable insights from a player's perspective.
with Geoff Carlston, Ohio State University Head Coach: former Ohio University Head Volleyball Coach, 4X Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year; 4X MAC Champions
Geoff Carlston believes that a team possessing a dominant passing and defensive attack will wear down its opponent and, through attrition, be the last team standing! Carlston feels that repetition is the key to ball control and the key to repetition is giving players the opportunity for more touches. Carlston devotes this 3-Part presentation to sharing drills and practice strategies that create multiple touch opportunities.
Part 1: Ball Control Basics - Five progressive ball control partner drills, an individual five-sequence ball control drill, and a free ball progression from basic to complex and ending with a competitive "short court" game.
Part 2: Team Passing Philosophy - Carlston shares the importance of identifying and developing the Libero. He follows with several serve receive drills that focus upon the libero and shares five additional team-passing drills designed to improve the passing skills of your entire team.
Part 3: Ball Control Technique - Essential technical points for effective ball control skill development.
Along with the touch opportunities, Carlston's drills also are designed to enhance a player's creativity, increase a player's volleyball IQ, present players with opportunities to make plays, require problem solving, communication and teamwork.
with Russ Rose, Penn State University Head Coach; 2007 & 1999 NCAA Champs, 2007 AVCA D-I Coach of the Year, over 900 career coaching victories, recognized by USA Volleyball as one of their All-Time Great Coaches in 2005
More than 25 drills to get your athletes as many touches as possible in practice! Rose quickly covers the basics of defense and passing and then gets right into the drill work. These drills include partner drills, team drills, and competitive drills. This tape includes everything from warm-up drills to Rose's famous "Pit" drill for training athletes to go for every ball!
with Coach Bond Shymansky, Marquette University Head Volleyball Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
Taking your game to the next level is all about Gettin' Better. In this volleyball video/dvd presentation, Coach Bond Shymansky presents 40 tips that are designed to help you take your game where you want it to go! This volleyball video 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. In this video, Shymansky shows how proper hand positioning makes your movements tighter, more concise and efficient while allowing for touch and finesse on sets. Coach 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. The video shows the 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. Volleyball 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 in this video 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 volleyball video/DVD delivers two more cornerstones of the game of volleyball that will increase your volleyball skills and productivity on the floor.
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 Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Coach of the Year
In this information packed 3-section video, Coach Shymansky shares the ball control skills and drills designed to develop your elite players. Shymansky's instructional methodology includes simple verbal cue sequences to assist in the technique instruction. Following each part of this video, Shymansky breaks down game footage showing how the skills are implemented in game settings. Part 1: Setting - Technical instruction on "small hop" jump setting, spin setting, reverse direction setting, side spin setting, and setter attack jump sets. Part 2: Passing - Break down of non-linear passing, drop step passing, and hand passing. With passing instruction, Shymansky includes demonstration along with detailed rationale for helping a player and coach chose the appropriate pass at the appropriate time. Part 3: Defense - Shymansky focuses on digging technique and skills to extend the range of digging defense. Skills included are extensions, floor moves with hands digging, and one-handed digging.
with Todd Dagenais, University of Central Florida Head Coach; former USC Assistant Coach
In this team defense video, Haley assistant Todd Dagenais shares the drills and progressions that are at the heart of training Haley's defensive system. In Part 1, Ball Control Drills, Dagenais shares two drills that work short and deep arc passing skills. Part 2, Pepper Series, includes three different drills that incorporate several technique options that incorporate individual defensive skill techniques into the drills. In Part 3, Dig and Set Series, Dagenais includes 10 different drills along with several variations to focus on specific aspects of digging. In Part 4, Run Through Series, Dagenais picks up the pace with a five drill series that challenges the players to read and react at game speed. Part 5, Team Defense Drills, includes over seven different team drills that challenge the defense with nearly every imaginable situation. Not only will you learn drills, you can watch the positive high-energy coaching styles of both Haley and Dagenais and see how they coach to bring out the best in their players and team!
with Mick Haley, University of Southern California Head Volleyball Coach; 4X NCAA National Champions, 4-year United States National Team Coach
In this long awaited video, Mick Haley shares the defensive system that his team's success has centered around. He describes his system as "a system that breathes, that is flexible, and easy to put in, and can be used at every level." Haley begins with a "common language" segment, sharing his systems of identifying and numbering positions and zones with the goal of simplicity. In Part 1, "Concepts," Haley shares a detailed lesson on 12 concepts that are "rules to live by" and serve as the building blocks for bringing specificity to his defensive strategy. In Part 2, "Defensive Systems," Haley presents a complete comprehensive marker board breakdown of his Rotation Defense, including area assignments, responsibilities, and variations. In Part 3, "On the Court," Haley takes you through the defense step by step with his players demonstrating the system and it's nuances. Not only do you get the benefit of the system itself, you get the added benefit of one of the world's top coaches, in action, drilling his team with defense. You will see how Haley motives, teaches, and holds his players accountable for every phase of the system! To further enhance understanding the defense, Haley includes game footage showing the system in action and at game speed.
with Chris Lamb, Wichita State University Head Volleyball Coach 3X Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year, has led the Shockers to three Missouri Valley Conference Championships; former Head Coach and founder of the Empire Volleyball Club (California)
In this systematic rolling progressions video, Lamb shares more than 25 lead-up drills and variations. Lamb begins with establishing the proper positioning on the floor in the fully extended position. He then progresses to the roll itself. Once a player is comfortable with the extension and roll, Lamb adds the proper moves required to quickly get the player back to their feet. Utilizing several unique drills and word-pictures that your players will clearly understand, he demonstrates the proper posture and set up position a player needs for executing the dig and roll. Lamb also shares lead-up techniques and teaching methodology for digging live balls. Lamb's system for teaching the roll is unique, systematic, fun you're your athletes, and most important, it WORKS!
with Todd Dagenais, University of Central Florida Head Coach; former USC Assistant Coach
In this comprehensive defensive presentation, Mick Haley's assistant Todd Dagenais shares virtually all aspects of teaching, coaching, and drilling team and individual defensive skills. Dagenais begins the presentation by sharing USC Volleyball's "Six Principles of Defense and Training" and then moves onto the court for defensive skill development to present instruction and breakdowns (group and team) for nine specific skill areas; they are:
Proper Body Position - Establishing the body position that affords maximum core management.
Principles of Contact - How to get to the target and 3 rules for contact.
Principles of Recovery - Demos of what needs to happen after ball contact.
Principles of Movement - Proper feet movement, eye position, core placement.
Movement Skills - Specific instruction for shuffling, running, and getting to drop rotation.
Progression Drills -7 different lead up drills - individual and group.
Mid-Position Skills - 12 different skills for passing and digging
Low Position Skills - Rolling and recovery including "extremely low dig" move.
Emergency Skills - 8 unique skills for defensive emergencies.
Dagenais shares invaluable tips as each move is made and each drill executed that gives a great model of teaching, coaching and motivating players to not only learn the skill but to be accountable for their defensive skill responsibilities!
with coaching legend Dave Shoji; 4x National Champion, 9x WAC Coach of the Year; National Coach of the Year (1982); named to the list of all-time great coaches by USA Volleyball (2002); named coach of the NCAA 25th Anniversary team. Shoji ranks second in NCAA history in career victories (950+) and in career winning percentage (.849).
Defense starts with attitude, but players must also know the proper defensive techniques to keep the ball off the floor. In this DVD, Coach Dave Shoji stresses the keys to good defense - the proper defensive stance and keeping the shoulders square. He explains the proper footwork and stance to dig techniques, running to the ball and rolls. Shoji explains the responsibilities of the base position and middle back position and also shares what he has found to be the most effective coordination between the right front and off blocker and the right back and middle back. All of the techniques and responsibilities are explained and demonstrated in live drill settings. These techniques will help your team keep the ball in the air and give your setter options.
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!
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.
