There are only a few types of basic hits per volley during a regulation game.
One of those is called the dig, also referred to as the pass.
Creating volleyball drills that work on the dig is an important tool to have in your coaching arsenal.
This is often the first hit of the ball once it is over the net, as well as being the key to positioning the ball to set up the set and spike.
A good dig requires coordination and a little forethought to know where the ball should go once it leaves the hitter's control.
Here are a few volleyball drills designed to help your team learn the proper way to dig.
The first of these volleyball drills is called the dig to net.
This one will be one of most basic drills, but will help with accuracy and control.
The drill is designed to be done in pairs.
One player stands close to the net, with her partner standing on the 3m line.
The player at the net then tosses the ball to the digger, who must then dig the ball back to the feeder.
This is repeated 10 times, then the two players switch positions to ensure that both players have a chance to practice.
This drill, as with almost all volleyball drills, can be modified as needed by changing the distance between players or changing the arc of travel when feeding the ball to the passer.
The purpose of all volleyball drills is to simulate real game situations.
This can be accomplished with the next drill.
The coach stands on one side of the net on a ladder or chair.
Several players line up in the front row as they would in a game.
The coach then throws the balls downward, over the net, simulating a spiked ball.
The front row defenders must then dig the ball to another of the defenders.
This helps the defenders be prepared for the incoming ball, especially when hit at such a downward angle.
A variation of this set of volleyball drills is to change the speed or angle of the ball.
At some point, the coach may want to throw the ball down as hard as they can, to keep the defenders on their toes.
The last of this set of digging volleyball drills is for the back row defenders.
The coach will again stand on one side of the net, with back row defenders on the other side of the net.
There will also be a server on the side with the coach.
The coach stands fairly close to the net, while the server stays in the serve position.
Serve the ball over the net to the back row.
Since the serve is a long serve, have the player on the right receive it.
The player standing on the left as they face the net will take the short serve.
The defender has to dig the ball to a player in the front row.
Once the volley is completed, the coach then tosses a ball over simulating a short serve.
Continue with these volleyball drills until all players have had a chance to defend both types of serves.
A proper dig is important to continuous and successful play.
Using well planned volleyball drills, you can teach your team the proper method to use when digging.
It is important to remember to include every member of your team in your drills, because at some point, every member of the team will more than likely have to dig the ball during a game.
If they have practiced it, your team will know what to do when that time comes, which will eliminate that element of surprise from the opposing team.
The more you can do that, the easier winning will be.
One of those is called the dig, also referred to as the pass.
Creating volleyball drills that work on the dig is an important tool to have in your coaching arsenal.
This is often the first hit of the ball once it is over the net, as well as being the key to positioning the ball to set up the set and spike.
A good dig requires coordination and a little forethought to know where the ball should go once it leaves the hitter's control.
Here are a few volleyball drills designed to help your team learn the proper way to dig.
The first of these volleyball drills is called the dig to net.
This one will be one of most basic drills, but will help with accuracy and control.
The drill is designed to be done in pairs.
One player stands close to the net, with her partner standing on the 3m line.
The player at the net then tosses the ball to the digger, who must then dig the ball back to the feeder.
This is repeated 10 times, then the two players switch positions to ensure that both players have a chance to practice.
This drill, as with almost all volleyball drills, can be modified as needed by changing the distance between players or changing the arc of travel when feeding the ball to the passer.
The purpose of all volleyball drills is to simulate real game situations.
This can be accomplished with the next drill.
The coach stands on one side of the net on a ladder or chair.
Several players line up in the front row as they would in a game.
The coach then throws the balls downward, over the net, simulating a spiked ball.
The front row defenders must then dig the ball to another of the defenders.
This helps the defenders be prepared for the incoming ball, especially when hit at such a downward angle.
A variation of this set of volleyball drills is to change the speed or angle of the ball.
At some point, the coach may want to throw the ball down as hard as they can, to keep the defenders on their toes.
The last of this set of digging volleyball drills is for the back row defenders.
The coach will again stand on one side of the net, with back row defenders on the other side of the net.
There will also be a server on the side with the coach.
The coach stands fairly close to the net, while the server stays in the serve position.
Serve the ball over the net to the back row.
Since the serve is a long serve, have the player on the right receive it.
The player standing on the left as they face the net will take the short serve.
The defender has to dig the ball to a player in the front row.
Once the volley is completed, the coach then tosses a ball over simulating a short serve.
Continue with these volleyball drills until all players have had a chance to defend both types of serves.
A proper dig is important to continuous and successful play.
Using well planned volleyball drills, you can teach your team the proper method to use when digging.
It is important to remember to include every member of your team in your drills, because at some point, every member of the team will more than likely have to dig the ball during a game.
If they have practiced it, your team will know what to do when that time comes, which will eliminate that element of surprise from the opposing team.
The more you can do that, the easier winning will be.