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Here at 101volleyballdrills.com we are huge fans of dynamic warn-ups, they prevent injury, increase range of motion, and are more engaging for young players than static warm-ups.  We have a great guest post today on dynamic warm-up from Joe Fleming from Vive-Health.  Here is Joe: The debate on whether routine stretching helps prevent injury is constantly ongoing, however, the verdict is in about how and when stretching is most effective . . . and you may be surprised. Static stretching,…

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From beginner to highly skilled players, these drills will work on all of the skills needed to hone passing technique and become deadly accurate.  Ensure that your players will be able to pass the ball accurately in many situations with these drills broken up into: Warm-Up Drills Fundamentals Competition Drills Serve Receive Conditioning Drills Warm-Up Drills These drills are great to warm players up while getting lots of touches on the volleyball and can be modified to increase intensity and…

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We are excited to have a guest post from Wendy LeBolt who holds advanced degrees in exercise physiology and has 10 years of experience teaching exercise and sport science at the college level.  She has a wealth of information to share on how to prevent injuries in volleyball and more information can be found on her blog Fit2Finish.  Here is Wendy: Thanks for inviting me to guest post, I’d like to offer an essential ingredient for every youth coach’s playbook:…

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This list of fun volleyball games are great alternatives to drills and will work on volleyball skills in a fun way.  All of these games can be played by volleyball players of any age and are encouraged to be used with young children to teach the basic concepts and skills of volleyball.  Youngsters will not only begin to learn volleyball basics, but these games will begin to develop a love for volleyball through fun games.  Older players and competitive teams…

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These fun volleyball drills will keep players coming back for more all while working on skills in a fun way.  As mentioned in the how to run an amazing volleyball practice post a great way to end practice is with a fun volleyball drill.  Ending practice with a fun drill will motivate players during practice and end on a high note that will increase excitement for the next practice or training session.  Usually fun drills involve competition and teamwork, these are…

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Every team needs a quality volleyball warm-up routine that will properly prepare them for practice or games.  Follow this warm-up routine to reduce the chances of injury, enhance performance, maximize touches on the volleyball, and mentally prepare players for a game or practice Begin by pairing players up and have them pass the volleyball back and forth about ten feet apart.  The passes should arc high in the air and be hit directly to the opposite player.  Ensure that players…

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Blocking Drills for Beginners Digging Drills for Beginners Hitting Drills for Beginners Passing Drills for Beginners Serving Drills for Beginners Setting Drills for Beginners Coaches of new volleyball players have a great opportunity to teach proper form and develop good habits.  These volleyball drills for beginners will teach the basics and develop volleyball skills that will set a solid foundation to build upon.For more volleyball drills for all ages and skill levels check out our complete collection of free volleyball…

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