In the video below Coach Allison Lebar demonstrates the Superman Passing Drill that teaches players to get in the correct position to receive the ball.

The Superman Passing Drill is a very simple drill that teaches the players to learn how to read the ball and get in position to receive it most effectively.

To execute the drill the coach simply tosses the ball to the players and the players move their feet to get in position so that the ball goes between their legs.

If the players are in position so that the ball passes through their legs then they are in the perfect position to pass the ball.

Coaching Points:
1) Legs Low
2) Arms Out

This clip was taken from Coach Lebar’s complete course. For more information about that course click the following link: Volleyball Tips & Drills Video Library

By Keith Grabowski

One concept that is universally true in any sport is that if your players have not been prepared for a situation and do not understand how to handle it, it’s not their fault. The coach is to blame.

Head Coach at Rice University Genny Volpe believes that players can be prepared for all they will face in a game by carefully planning practice to teach them how to handle those situations.

Coach Volpe has had a lot of success at Rice and it all starts with practice. She shares her philosophy here (click on image for video):

She points out that up to 60% of volleyball is played out of system attacking. Because of this, opportunities must be created in practice.

One way she likes to create these opportunities are in non-traditional plays/reaction drills.

She explains it in this video:

Working these things out in practice is very important.  It develops the communication necessary to handle the different situations that will occur during a game.

As you prepare for the season, be sure to plan all of the “out of system” and non-traditional plays that will occur this season.  

As a coach, you can have that peace of mind that you are doing all you can to have them ready for game day!

If you are interested in learning more about How to Implement Game Situations in Daily Practice you can get access to Coach Volpe’s complete here

4v4 Game-like Drills to Work on Passing Accuracy with Michelle Collier,

with Michelle Collier,
Georgia Tech University Head Coach;
2020 NCAA Tournament, second round;
2019 NIVC Champions;
2019 ACC Coach of the Year;
2019 AVCA Region Coach of the Year;
former Jacksonville University Head Coach;
2013 Atlantic Sun Conference Coach of the Year;
played professionally from 2003-2006 in Spain, Netherlands, Cyprus, Indonesia and Puerto Rico;
as a player at the University of South Florida, was a 2x Conference USA Player of the Year, 2002 All-American, & league Player of the Decade

Step inside a Georgia Tech volleyball practice with head coach Michelle Collier! In this video, Collier not only coaches her players but also explains her drills to you as if you’re standing right next to her throughout the entire session. She shares the purpose of each drill, what to focus on, and what needs to be done in order to find success come game day. You’ll observe player-initiated warm-up drills with plenty of variations, high-energy practice drills, grueling and focused wash games, and more!

We are providing this drill to give you ideas on how to enhance your current practice drills. The idea is not to implement it exactly as is, but rather to tweak it to make it fit your system.

There is sound with the video, so please make sure that your sound is on.

This is a YouTube video, so you will need to be on a network that does not block YouTube videos.

For more information about Michelle Collier: Player-Initiated Warm-Ups, Team-Oriented Wash Games + Base/Defense, Communications & Setter Hitting/Timing, Communication & Conditioning, click here: Michelle Collier: Player-Initiated Warm-Ups, Team-Oriented Wash Games + Base/Defense, Communications & Setter Hitting/Timing – Volleyball — Championship Productions, Inc.

Allison Lebar has enjoyed great success as the varsity girls’ volleyball coach at Riverdale Country School in New York. She has consistently led her program to the New York state tournament. Lebar bases her instruction on volleyball fundamentals.

Learn to teach the basics and beyond with this extensive coaching course that covers all aspects of the game in more than 35 volleyball drills and tips videos developed specifically for youth players. The Volleyball Drills and Tips Library provides parents, coaches, and team volunteers with all of the technical expertise you need to help kids develop essential skills and play better.

Whether you are a novice or veteran coach, these techniques will get the job done!

We are providing this drill to give you ideas on how to enhance your current practice drills. The idea is not to implement it exactly as is, but rather to tweak it to make it fit your system.

There is sound with the video, so please make sure that your sound is on.

This is a Vimeo video, so you will need to be on a network that does not block Vimeo videos.

If you would like to see more information about Coach Lebar’s entire presentation, click this link: Volleyball Tips & Drills Video Library

Superman Passing Drill

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