Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 2

Articles In This Section:

· Teaching Techniques

· Class Organization

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 1

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 2

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 3

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 4

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 5

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 6

· Advanced Drills - Part 1

· Advanced Drills - Part 2

· Advanced Drills - Part 3

· Discussion - Part 1

· Discussion - Part 2

· Volleyball Tests - Part 1

· Volleyball Tests - Part 2

· Conclusion

The parallel line passing drill² (Figure #32) is especially useful in large classes when a limited number of balls are . available. The two lines should start about 8 to 10 feet apart and move back as the students improve in ball control. The last man (No. 8 in the diagram) passes the ball to No. 1, and the cycle is repeated. Once this pattern is mastered, two balls may be passed simultaneously.

A somewhat more advanced drill is shown in Figure #33.⁸The two files are placed about 10 to 12 feet apart. The front player moves to the rear of his own file after completing his pass. A variation is to have the passer move across (keeping to the right) to the end of the other file after completing his pass.⁴

Fig. #33. FILE PASSING DRILL

The basket-pass drill is very popular among volleyball students. The squad forms a semicircle with a 10-foot radius about a point directly below the basket. The leader of the drill stands beneath the basket and passes alternately to the other members. The players attempt to pass the ball into the basket. Individual points may be awarded as follows: one point for hitting the backboard; two for hitting the rim, but not going through; and three for making a basket. These individual points can be totaled and compared with the other groups. This drill encourages the students to pass the ball high, which is essential for good passing.

For advanced players the drill in Figure #34 may be used. The players jog in a counterclockwise direction while passing to the man in front. This is an excellent pregame warm-up drill.