
Develop position-specific skills in off-season two-hour drills, focusing on midline passing, defensive movement, footwork, and posture for outsides, with setter pursuit of the second ball.
Bowling series trains midline passing and movement to the ball in all directions, emphasizing side to side, front to back, and cross patterns while receiving at midline with controlled tempo.
Practice serve receive relationships by alternating passes from left and right angles, adjusting stance to the high and low seams, while middle and outside passers communicate whose ball it is.
Develop quick defensive movement through ball-with-a-partner drills, focusing on posture, footwork, and cutting off the ball, followed by a figure-eight drill at game speed against live hitters.
Learn to tool the block by approaching at the right angle, swinging or tipping off the outside hand, keeping feet to the ball, and elbow in.
Practice hitting lines and shot selection, coordinating as a team to hit down the line, in the seam, and cross court with proper footwork and staying open.
this volleyball practice trains players to see the defender behind the blocker and choose right back swings or holds, using vision-based games to five to decide deep or over-the-block hits.
Practice ball control and setting through cooperative drills that progress to competitive games, emphasizing footwork, defense, and reading the hitter's arm within a triangle scoring area.
Develop a consistent serve by hitting zone 1 in back corners and other target areas, counting aloud to three in a row, and competing to score points.
Apply high-intensity positional training within a two-hour practice to maximize reps and performance. Take practical insights from this session to benefit your team.
Step inside a Division I college volleyball practice, where you'll gain insight into the training methods of University of California, Irvine's Head Coach, Ashlie Hain. This comprehensive practice session delves into positional training for defensive specialists, outsides, middles, and setters. The focus is on a multitude of techniques and drills designed to enhance skills through high-intensity repetitions. Whether you're a volleyball coach or player at any level of competition, this video serves as a valuable resource.
About Coach Ashlie Hain: Currently serving as the Head Women's Volleyball Coach at the University of California Irvine (UCI), Hain brings a wealth of experience to the table. She was a two-time team captain and setter for the Anteaters, playing at UCI from 2001-04. Her legacy at UCI includes being the career leader in assists with an impressive 5,698 and ranking fifth in career digs with 1,175. After her time at UCI, Hain returned as the Head Coach after coaching at American River College (ARC) and serving as a Professor of Kinesiology. Her coaching career has yielded 12 first-team All-Big West performers, four honorable mention honorees, and three All-Freshman team selections, including the Big West Freshman of the Year in 2018.
Hain's coaching record at ARC includes amassing 127 wins in six years, earning her the Conference Coach of the Year title and Northern California Coach of the Year in 2013. Ashlie Hain also brings professional playing experience to her coaching role, having spent two years in the ranks, playing in Stuttgart, Germany, and Split, Croatia.