with Coach John Dunning, Stanford University Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 & 2001 NCAA Volleyball Champs; former University of Pacific Head Volleyball Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Volleyball Champions
In this informative volleyball video, legendary coach John Dunning presents the point scoring areas in volleyball: Attacking, Serving and Blocking. All topics are presented in this video, from the foundational volleyball basics and progress through advanced tactics. In the Part 1 video, Attacking, coach Dunning shares technical and tactical goals for successful attacking. Coach Dunning implements a series of technique volleyball drills on the box without the jump, teaching foundations of rotation and body before progressing to the approach. In the volleyball video, He details the approach without the ball followed by approaches with hitting. Throughout the volleyball drills, Coach Dunning offers invaluable insights for footwork, planting, location and landing. Next, Coach Dunning moves into hitting situations and sets including quick set and hits. In the Part 2 video, Serving, Dunning shares technique, strategies and ability-based progressions for the standing float serve, jump float, jump spin, short serve and deep court serve. In Part 3 of the volleyball video, Blocking, Coach Dunning's basic volleyball blocking video instruction begins with one on ball focusing on proper volleyball blocking technique. Next in the volleyball blocking video, is partner blocking that necessitates court awareness, location, communication and read of the hitter. Volleyball Blocking Drills and strategies included in this section include box drills, movement blocking, jump blocking and soft blocking. To further enhance each skill area, in this volleyball blocking video, you will hear insightful dialog from the volleyball team players and see game footage of each skill area.
with coaching legend Dave Shoji; 4x National Volleyball Champion, 9x WAC Volleyball Coach of the Year
In this excellent two-part volleyball video/dvd presentation, Coach Shoji presents the volleyball techniques to help your volleyball team get the most out of all scoring opportunities. In the hitting section of the video, Coach Shoji concentrates on approach, arm swing and elevation to develop timing. In this video, he breaks down the mechanics of the arm swing and footwork of the approach and demonstrates drills to complement both areas. Coach Shoji puts the arm swing and approach together to show the cross-court shot, the seam shot and the down the line shot. More advanced back row attacks are also discussed in this video and demonstrated on the left, right and middle of the floor and four quick attack patterns designed to put pressure on the blockers are shown. In the serving section of the video, Coach Shoji explains the serving techniques that will help improve your team's serving. Techniques for the float serve, the jump serve and the jump float serve are broken down into the toss, footwork, arm mechanics and hand contact in the video. He also explains strategies to take advantage of the defense's weakness and being able to serve to areas of the court.
featuring Coach Mary Wise, University of Florida Head Volleyball Coach and 2-time AVCA National Volleyball Coach of the Year!
Whether you are coaching a beginning-level volleyball team, or are a volleyball player looking to improve upon the "foundations" and fundamental skills of your game, this video/DVD series will benefit you!
Each video/DVD in this series is designed using a similar format. Coach Mary Wise first has college-level players demonstrate the volleyball skill to be featured in the DVD. Through correct modeling of the technique, you and your players will get an excellent look at the skill and the very best technique to perform the skill correctly.
Wise then takes a look at teaching the volleyball skill to a beginning-level volleyball squad; she breaks each skill down to the very core, featuring how to teach the skill and the volleyball drills to use to help each player learn the skill correctly.
In each video/DVD, she concludes with demonstration (again with the college-level players) of more advanced-level techniques of the featured skill ... showing all coaches and players where their skill progression can take their game! 1999.
with Neil Mason, TCA Founder/California Club Director/Coach
Neil Mason feels that the jump serve offers the best opportunity to teach aggressive play and to help a player develop court and game sense. Mason begins this AVCA on-court convention DVD with drills for how to incorporate jump serving into a practice warm-up activity. He then demonstrates a technical progression for teaching and coaching the jump serve. Mason includes keys for teaching the toss, footwork and arm movement, as well as strategies for how to generate speed and power into the skill. Adding invaluable substance to the technical aspects, Mason shares ongoing tips for coaching the skill and how to hold players accountable for proper technique. Mason's instruction includes a high velocity jump serve and a jump float serve, with differing contact techniques for a variety of ball rotations. He also shows a series of serving strategies for game considerations and common fallacies when it comes to jump serving. Mason's jump serve DVD is perfect for players at any level who want serving reps with a purpose.
with Terry Gamble, Iowa Western CC Head Coach, 2006 AVCA National Coach of the Year, 2006 NJCAA National Champions
Coach Gamble feels that there are two important components for successful serve and serve receive drills - 1) movement, keeping multiple players active, engaged, and accountable; and 2) making the drills competitive with the goal of carrying practice competitiveness into game situations. Gamble integrates these components into more than 15 drills and variations that emphasize movement and competition for serve and serve receive. Throughout each drill, Gamble offers narrations of how to coach the drill to simulate game play, and strategies for wrapping the drill around your system. Gamble is a strong proponent of individual player and team accountability for every phase of skill and drill development and shares ideas rewarding success for proper drill execution. Gamble's drills are fun, competitive and easy to incorporate with high school and club teams. This DVD is sure to assist your team's serve and serve receive development.
with Coach Russ Rose, Penn State University Head Volleyball Coach; 2007 & 1999 NCAA Volleyball Champs, 2007 AVCA D-I Volleyball Coach of the Year, over 900 career coaching victories, recognized by USA Volleyball as one of their All-Time Great Coaches in 2005
The serve has a great impact in the Rally Scoring era of volleyball. To capitalize on this area, Coach Rose shares technical aspects of the standing serve, the jump float serve and the jump spin in this three-part volleyball video/DVD. He begins with the technical aspects of each of these serves. While teaching, in this volleyball video, Rose offers ongoing commentary of the nuances of the serve along with repeated demonstrations of each that you can show your players. He also touches upon the importance of establishing a serving ritual that allows focus and preparation for the volleyball serve. In Part 2 of this volleyball video, Tactical Factors, Rose shares insight into maximizing service scoring opportunities for your individual athletes and your team as a whole. Part 3 of the volleyball video features drills from three distinct categories: Control, Tactical and Stamina that are all designed to help "test" individual players and your team to be prepared in every foreseeable game time serve situation. Turn your serves into scoring opportunities with this excellent volleyball video/DVD from Russ Rose.
with Chris Lamb, Wichita State University Head Volleyball Coach 3X Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year, has led the Shockers to three Missouri Valley Conference Championships; former Head Coach and founder of the Empire Volleyball Club (California)
In this video, Chris Lamb shares with you his systematic teaching progression for the float and jump serves. In Part 1: Float Serve Progressions, Lamb shares a 7-step progression and in Part 2: Jump Serve Progressions he shares a 6-step progression. Included in both are the body position set-up, toss positioning including tips for delivering a successful and controlled toss, body rotation, striking hand technique, ball contact, and proper follow-through techniques. Throughout each progression are special verbal cues and unique naming of each of the specific moves/techniques necessary to implement a successful serve. Lamb uses demonstrators ranging in age from 4th - 8th grade, showing you firsthand how these lead-up progressions can positively impact players of all ages, sizes, and ability levels.
with John Dunning, Head Volleyball Coach, Head Volleyball Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Volleyball Champs; former University of Pacific Head Volleyball Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Volleyball Champions
Coach Dunning is one of the sport's finest technicians and has taught the game of volleyball to players from youth club all the way up to the NCAA Championship-level! Three times Dunning has taken the NCAA volleyball crown, due in large part to the technically sound play of his athletes in all facets of the game. This volleyball video series has been created specifically for volleyball players to provide a resource that shows and clearly details how a volleyball player can improve in all aspects of the game! This series is also an excellent addition to any coaches library as it provides an excellent series of drill progressions that Dunning uses with all of his players!
with Coach Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Volleyball Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
40 Tips for Better Outside Hitting and Blocking
Item Number: VD-02612A
with Coach Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Volleyball Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
The common denominator of all great athletes is that they are constantly finding ways to get better and in this volleyball video/DVD, Coach Bond Shymansky shares with you 40 tips to help you improve your blocking and outside hitting. Shymansky begins this video presentation with Transition. The "T" position on the floor is the point where the three meter line meets the sideline. This is where players will transition back to each time. Footwork into the attack is left, right, left, staying open to the setter. Arm swing mechanics are important to outside hitters. Being a great shot maker and good arm swing mechanics can make a player a valuable part of the team. Instruction on tip shots demands that players use an open hand and make contact with all five fingers. Good vision allows tippers to tip to the opponents open area of the floor. By executing the same technique, but slowing down the arm swing, players can hit roll shots. The sweep is a shot close to the net that bounces off the opponents block. Another skill is tooling the block which requires vision, swings with the high elbow, and uses the same exchange and good swing mechanics. The high swing, line shot, and extreme angle shots are tools that outside hitters must master. This position requires versatility as players must be able to Pass, Defend, and Block to hitting transition. A one foot takeoff is also demonstrated and enables a player to hit with power. Volleyball Blocking is also a main technique in becoming the best player you can be. The vision sequence spells out each key for blocking preparation. The sequence is ball-setter-ball-hitter. The key is to read the hitter's tendencies, then apply them in your blocking skill. Hand and footwork mechanics, penetrating the net, keeping the eyes open, coiled position, and strong hands benefit your blocking skills. This information packed volleyball video/DVD is a must for any serious player looking to take their blocking and outside hitting to a new level!
85 minutes. 2006.
40 Tips for Better Middle Hitting and Blocking
Take your middle hitting and blocking to a new level! In "Gettin' Better," Gerogia Tech head coach Bond Shymansky shares more than 40 tips to help you improve your middle hitting and blocking play. Intensity, footwork, getting open for a set and always communicating with your setter are keys for middle hitters. Teaching begins with the "ready hitting position." The key is a fast exchange in which the wrist and elbow work in unison. Because of active defenders, hitting the ball in different directions is imperative for middle hitters. Directional hits include the left and right back 3-meter shot. The cross body swing, a deceptive skill against blockers at the net, and the basic tip, which includes the shallow and deep tip, are other techniques demonstrated. Techniques for the one-foot take off include the left "tempo" step and the left-right-left running motion. A middle hitter must have good transition footwork. "Dropping the Hammer" is another aspect of hitting at the net and is addressed here. Shymansky begins the blocking segment by discussing the vision sequence, which spells out each key for blocking preparation. Hand and footwork mechanics, penetrating the net, keeping the eyes open, coiled position and strong hands benefit the blocker. This incredible DVD is packed with tips and teaching points, and is a valuable tool to your middle hitting success - a must for aspiring volleyball players!
71 minutes. 2006.
40 Tips for Better Passing and Serving
Item Number: VD-02612C
with Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Coach of the Year
Coach Shymansky's passion for improving volleyball skills is on display in this DVD on passing and serving as he delivers tips and technique instruction that will elevate your passing and serving skills. The first set of tips deals with footwork. Coach Shymansky covers the ready position, the shuffle and the crossover mechanic. From there he covers passing and how to hit the ball properly, demonstrating how to stay square to the ball and shoot the platform to contact. This will correct "platform swing," the biggest problem passers have. Drop step and hands passing techniques are discussed in detail. He presents a basic run-through movement that goes from a shuffle to a run, and concludes with a J-stroke for backspin to help keep the ball on your side of the net. Shymansky also shows how to stop short passes and how to be successful against jump servers. Shymansky next moves to serving, discussing the float and jump serves. Demonstrated is the pull-toss-step technique to serving. With these techniques, a player can serve efficiently to different zones in the opponent's court. Improve your skills by implementing these tips and you are well on your way to Gettin' Better.
56 minutes. 2006.
40 Tips for Better Setting and Defending
Item Number: VD-02612D
with Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Coach of the Year
Taking your game to the next level is all about Gettin' Better. In this presentation, Bond Shymansky presents 40 tips that are designed to help you take your game where you want it to go! This presentation deals with two key parts of winning volleyball: Setting and defending. Being great at setting is about being great in your mind, heart and hands. Shymansky shows how proper hand positioning makes your movements tighter, more concise and efficient while allowing for touch and finesse on sets. Shymansky details a number of setting techniques, including the spin set, jump set, back & front one set, one-hand set and the peak-a-boo set. Other skills covered to develop a complete setter include footwork, targeting, attacking and rotating off and on the net. Defending is all about attitude and going after every ball on every play. Defense starts with good, tight body positioning. From a "palms up" position, the player can create two platforms to deflect the ball. Other teaching points include the drive, 3-meter target, one step extension, floor extension, hands defense, one arm j-stroke and the pancake. Range, confidence and ball control will be the result of these defensive tips. This DVD delivers two more cornerstones of the game of volleyball that will increase your skill and productivity on the floor.
with Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Coach of the Year
Coach Shymansky's passion for improving volleyball skills is on display in this DVD on passing and serving as he delivers tips and technique instruction that will elevate your passing and serving skills. The first set of tips deals with footwork. Coach Shymansky covers the ready position, the shuffle and the crossover mechanic. From there he covers passing and how to hit the ball properly, demonstrating how to stay square to the ball and shoot the platform to contact. This will correct "platform swing," the biggest problem passers have. Drop step and hands passing techniques are discussed in detail. He presents a basic run-through movement that goes from a shuffle to a run, and concludes with a J-stroke for backspin to help keep the ball on your side of the net. Shymansky also shows how to stop short passes and how to be successful against jump servers. Shymansky next moves to serving, discussing the float and jump serves. Demonstrated is the pull-toss-step technique to serving. With these techniques, a player can serve efficiently to different zones in the opponent's court. Improve your skills by implementing these tips and you are well on your way to Gettin' Better.
