Practice Plans

One Focus Per Block

Do not overload sessions. Build quality before adding complexity.

Quality Reps

Clean technique first, then progress toward game speed and decision-making.

Track Outcomes

Use measurable stats like settable passes, clean sets, and block touches.

Introduction

• One focus per block: do not fix everything at once.
• Quality reps first, then raise game tempo.
• Transfer each skill into competitive finishes.
• Coach cue: if athletes cannot do five clean reps in a row, simplify before scaling up.

Fundamentals of Passing

• Athletic base: balanced, knees soft, chest forward, eyes up.
• Move first with small fast steps and beat the ball to the spot.
• Quiet platform: build angle with body, not arm swing.
• Practice goal: track settable passes out of 10.

Fundamentals of Blocking

• Read sequence: pass to setter shoulders to hitter arm path.
• Footwork: shuffle short distances, crossover for range.
• Jump vertical and press hands over the net to seal space.
• Coach cue: forward drift usually means early jump timing.

Fundamentals of Hitting

• Approach rhythm: controlled early steps and explosive final two.
• Keep spacing with the ball slightly in front of the hitting shoulder.
• High contact with wrist snap through the ball.
• Practice goal: hit chosen target six out of ten before adding power.

Fundamentals of Setting

• Get early to the ball and square to target.
• Create relaxed hand window and contact with fingertips.
• Drive from legs and finish toward hitter target.
• Coach cue: excessive spin usually means uneven finger contact.