
Explore a complete volleyball guide that builds confidence to play every type of ball. Learn from two videos with drills, covering from hand set to hard spike for all levels.
Trace volleyball history and essential rules, including net heights, court dimensions, three touches, rotation, and scoring to 25 (15 in the third) with a two-point margin.
Perform a complete warm-up before volleyball play or practice to prevent injuries, with one routine per module and three warm-up routines demonstrated in the videos.
Follow warm up routine 2 set to music for volleyball. Music powers this routine to prepare volleyball players.
Explore how music enhances a warm-up routine to boost coordination and readiness as part of the volleyball training series.
Master passing fundamentals with a medium body position and a forearm platform built from the wrists; move to the ball, build in one motion, and pass toward the target.
Develop solid volleyball passing fundamentals by mastering a shoulder-wide, staggered stance with bent knees and forearms behind the wrists, standing still before contact to position under varied tosses for accuracy.
Practice two-player passing drills that emphasize observing your partner, giving feedback, and maintaining a body position to pass with a stable platform, forearm contact behind the wrists, and varied tosses.
Master passing at an angle in volleyball by building a large forearm platform, lowering the inner shoulder to a 45-degree angle, and stepping with the nearest foot for balance.
Practice passing at an angle from the ready position, place the platform to the sides, perform three quick variations, and use wall toss and height targets to tune precision.
Practice passing at an angle from the ready position, extending your platform to the sides, using steps and shuffle steps to stay off the center line while mirroring your partner.
Position your body toward where the ball will land, build your platform quickly, and defend against slow, medium, and fast attacks to keep the serve in play.
Learn wall-based passing drills to develop accurate passes above five meters, with proper forearm contact, quick repositioning, and hitting targets, plus handling uneven surfaces and varied tosses.
Pass high to give the setter time. Reposition quickly to receive and defend against topspin attacks, maintaining solid forearm contact and body-front passes.
Master setting fundamentals by aligning body and hands, forming a ski goggles square with ten fingers, and delivering precise sets over the forehead for controlled, efficient play.
Learn hand setting in volleyball by aligning your body under the ball, bending knees, and using wrists, elbows, and fingers to set accurately. Practice variations at heights and build consistency.
Develop core setting technique by practicing proper body position and forehead-height contact, then progress from accurate to inaccurate tosses and game-like sequences for consistency.
Master back setting with a balanced stance, ball in front of the forehead, and wrist and thumb power to deliver accurate, varied sets to outside hitters, middle, or back sets.
Develop back setting fundamentals via movement drills from the net to the pass, then use ball-toss variations to catch, release, and execute a clean back set in game-like scenarios.
Practice back setting through progressive drills from net to target, sourcing power from knees, shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Add a ball and partner work to improve timing, control, and rhythm.
Master jump setting to gain height and deliver precise sets or setter dumps, approach the ball, jump parallel for reach, contact at the jump's apex, land safely on both feet.
Practice jump setting by simulating movements, squaring up, and gradually adding balls to develop precise, high sets above net height, aiming for accuracy and consistency.
Practice jump setting with timing and neutral position, catching at forehead for front and back sets two to three feet off net, land on the same spot and extend arms.
Master the underhand serve with a stable stance and forearm contact, swinging through for a flat trajectory. Aim between players, in the corners, at weak receivers, or the setter.
Develop an underhand serve by transferring weight from back to front foot with a straight, relaxed arm swing; practice against a wall, aiming above the line, and build a routine.
Practice the underhand serve arm swing from behind your back, aim for a high flight curve at 2.5–3.5 meters height and 4–6 meters distance, and develop a brief pre-serve ritual.
Master the overhand serve in volleyball with one- and two-handed toss variations, body position, weight transfer, and contact point to produce a wobbling, accurate float serve.
Develop consistent overhand serving by mastering toss mechanics and arm swing through progressive drills, wall practice, and target-hitting to improve distance, accuracy, and spin-free contact.
Master tossing fundamentals to improve all serves, focusing on a consistent toss, one- and two-handed drills, proper arm swing, and palm contact with no spin.
Master the jump float serve with a three-step footwork sequence, forward jump, and high contact point, tossing the ball over the right shoulder for aggressive placement.
Visualize the movement, practice the jump float serve in slow motion with a three- or four-step approach and a running toss, catching at the peak for timing and no-spin contact.
Practice a progressive jump float serve from slow to game speed, focusing on visualization, consistent toss, precise contact, and accuracy through targets and varied reps.
Learn jump serve via a three-step footwork approach, emphasizing solid arm swing, one-handed toss for topspin, and contact at the peak to keep the ball in play.
Develop a consistent toss behind the baseline, three feet inside the court, with topspin, aligned with your hitting shoulder, then practice jump serve with slow-to-fast reps and strong follow-through.
Practice jump serve two-player exercise to build power, precision, and balance, following one-person drills; aim for serves into the court seams and compete to win 10 serves.
Develop arm swing mechanics to hit a volleyball with a stable stance, driver shot technique, contact below the net, and topspin powered by full upper-body load and follow-through.
Learn arm swing mechanics through slow, controlled practice without a ball, then progress to hitting a suspended ball against a wall, focusing on technique, wrist snap, topspin, and progressive power.
Practice arm swing mechanics with a partner, focusing on timing, rotation, loose hand, and topspin. Gradually increase distance to 6–10 meters and energy to hit harder while maintaining technique.
Master spiking footwork with a three-step approach and optimal takeoff angles to attack from multiple positions, then execute a deceptive dump using finger control to place the ball behind blockers.
Refine spiking footwork with the last two steps, angling final step for a horizontal jump. Use bench drills to add onto and off, swing arms, and explode upward before dumping.
Master the final two steps of spiking footwork to convert momentum into a powerful horizontal jump, then practice dump timing, bench drills, and hand-set sequences for game-like execution.
Master the spike by syncing footwork and arm swing with a precise set. Contact the ball above your hitting shoulder for power and control against blockers.
master the spiking technique through slow, progressive drills that separate footwork and arm swing, then combine them with precise timing, toss control, and directional hits for high, accurate spikes.
Practice spiking slowly to master footwork and arm swing, then combine them and progress to game tempo. Use timing and adjusted footwork to attack line, deep corner, or sharp angle.
Master the standing block jump with 2-3 inches off the net, fully extended arms, and a squat landing to cover angles and block over the net.
Master the block jump against a wall with space, extend arms to reach, then add a jump and a 'C' shape for balance and height. Focus on safe landings.
practice the block jump 2 with raised balls to maximize reach, extend arms and fingers, form a C for balance, and land on side in a squat to prevent injuries.
Master shuffle steps blocking footwork by opening with the outside leg, stepping and hopping into a block, closing the gap to your partner, and landing safely.
Master blocking fundamentals by refining footwork, midair arm extension, and reach over the net, then practice wall drills and toss-based sequences to build intuitive shuffle steps.
Master blocking technique through footwork, shuffle steps, and jump timing, reaching over the net with extended arms, then practice with partner drills for timing and accuracy.
Master swing blocking, the most athletic and advanced volleyball technique for covering distance and reaching high, after mastering blocking fundamentals and turning at the jump with safe landings.
Develop swing block technique through precise footwork, a 90-degree turn, explosive takeoff, and full arm extension to reach over the net, with progressive drills on weak side and game-like practice.
Develop swing block technique through precise footwork, a 90-degree takeoff turn, and extended arms to reach over the net, with practice on weak side and game-like drills.
Master the bump set using the hands when needed, aiming farther off the net to handle passes, preferably to the outside hitter, then the back set.
Practice bump setting with backspin by tossing high and bouncing, then pass forward against a wall, move to the ball, form a platform, and follow through to target, adding sidespin.
Practice bump sets with a partner, orient your body toward the target, and aim for a high, hittable set, then pass backward to a diagonal hitter while moving around court.
Master the diving technique to defend tough volleyball plays, emphasizing safety and a four-step process: step to the side, pass, cushion with palms, and land on the stomach.
Practice diving from slow, no-ball drills to running starts with a low slide and knee alignment. Absorb impact with the arms while the stomach cushions, then add toss-and-dive progressions.
Master diving for volleyballs with partner-toss drills to test reaction time, perform 10 full-speed dives without hurting yourself, and apply dives in game situations from eight meters away.
Perform the pancake, volleyball's last-resort defensive move, after watching the diving tutorial, then step to the side, cushion with a palm, land on your belly, and slide.
Start slowly without a ball to feel pancake, practice with left and right hands in front, slide with the knee out, absorb impact with the stomach, and train hand-eye coordination.
Practice pancake drills in two-player setups, using left- and right-hand reps and reaction-time challenges, then apply these skills in game-like play to defend, pancake, run, or dive.
This course is an all-encompassing program in which you will learn everything about volleyball, from basic passing to accurately placing your jump-serve.
Content
You will develop proper technique for virtually every skill in volleyball. For each, there is a comprehensive tutorial that teaches you everything you need, like
body orientation
stance
hand position
point of contact
movement
variations
when to employ it
and much more. All tutorials are very detailed, easy to understand and adaptable to various playing situations. Demonstrations from various angles, in slow motion, and with different speeds and adaptations will help you to replicate them easily.
To set this advice into practice, every technique comes with
a video with 4-8 exercises to train on your own and
a video with drills, you can do together with a partner.
They all start with the simplest version of the techniques, so that you develop perfect form from the get-go. You then progress with game like drills that come up regularly in play. Finally, there are one or two very tough exercises, to consolidate your skills for every situation.
What doesn't this course teach me?
There are no exercises for teams of more than two players. This course is specifically made that you, and your friend, can progress as fast as possible.
Tactics. There are no videos about in game transitions, playing systems with specializations or any further tactical elements. The basic strategy however, is outlined, so you'll learn how the game is played on a professional level.
Equipment
The drills are designed so that you don't need any special equipment, you wouldn't have lying around at home anyway.
Time requirement
If your schedule is entirely empty, you can go through the whole course within a week. If you only have one hour per week to train, you can take yourself 6 months. As long as you keep a consistent rhythm, you can go with whatever pace fits your current lifestyle.
The best thing is, you don't have to figure out anything yourself. Everything is wonderfully laid out for you. So if you are ready to take your game to the next level, do so.