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 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
This excellent volleyball video is the most comprehensive personalized volleyball instruction available and a must for improving your game! Coach Dunning approaches hitting from the basics while always keeping an eye on more advanced skills in this video. Coach Dunning begins with an explanation of some of the attributes to effective hitting: Vision, Ball Speed, Ball Control, Attitude, Becoming a student of the Game, and Hitting Off-line. He then proceeds to lead you towards these skills by beginning with the basics and moving towards the more complex skills in this volleyball video, all with the goal of power, precision, and injury prevention! Dunning shares sequential individual ball control progressions in each of the eight different parts of the video. The eight parts of this volleyball video are: Part 1: Topspin and Ball Control, Part 2: Placement Hitting and Accuracy, Part 3: Sets and Timing, Part 4: Focus on Landing, Part 5: Offensive Strategy and Off-Direction, Part 6: One-Legged Attacking, Part 7: Training for Right and Left Handed Players, and Part 8: Drills for Hitting Control.
with Coach John Dunning, Head Volleyball Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Volleyball Champs; former University of Pacific Head Volleyball Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Volleyball Champions
Part 1 in the video: Defense. Coach Dunning begins the defensive portion of this video by sharing the ingredients he feels are necessary for becoming a better defensive player: Attitude, relentless in pursuit of the ball, Vision, what you see on the court, Balance, Individual techniques, and Feel for the game. He then in the video, leads you through an eight-part demonstration of detailed sequences of individual defensive ball handling drills designed to increase fundamental defensive skill development. Coach Dunning then moves into the skills of digging: 2 arm, 1 arm, overhand single and 2 hand, plus slide digs, all taught and demonstrated by Coach Dunning, who also shares both individual and paired strategies and volleyball drills and discusses the importance of constant communication with teammates, as an important factor is successful defense. Part 2: Volleyball Blocking. Coach Dunning shares detailed skill instruction on how to develop a strong volleyball blocking move and teaches the side step and swing block techniques in the video. Coach Dunning spends time at the net showing volleyball blocking technique for both taller and shorter players as well. Individual, paired, peer-coached, and volleyball transition drills are demonstrated in the final segment of this information packed video!
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
Part 1: Passing. Dunning breaks down what he feels are the four key elements for successful, accurate passing: Physical, Skill, Movement, and Mental. Dunning teaches and takes his demonstrators through: proper starting position detailing the positioning of the feet, body, and arms and passing posture and the technique for a developing a successful passing platform. Drill progressions include: Tilt Drills, Change of Direction Drills, and individual drills a player can work on to become a Champion passer! Part 2: Serving. Dunning's approach: "Never serve easy, never serve rockets, have a good serve every play!" Dunning first details the Floater Roundhouse Serve. He first discusses the importance of injury prevention and shares detailed sequences for learning the Floater Serve (he also illustrates positioning of the feet, hands, body, and shoulder with a serving sequence of "Toss, Step to Target, and Hammer the Nail"!). Effective Wall Drills and Lane Serving Drills for developing accuracy and technique are also shown. Finally, he shares instruction and drills for a Jump Serve with a "Toss and Attack" approach.
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
In Part 1 of the video, Dunning shares the four primary phases of the setting position, the factors of offense, the roles of the setter to the team, and what it takes mentally to be a Champion setter. In Part 2, Dunning is on the court teaching and coaching his demonstrators. Sharing his "single item focus" strategy for learning and improving, Dunning progresses through: Ready Position, including body and specific hand positioning, Body Rhythm, stressing the importance of whole body motion including a 3-step progression for the Jump Set, and concludes with Follow Through instruction. In Part 3, Dunning shares detailed instruction through drill sequences designed for technique and accuracy and includes, jump setting, one-step setting, setting to various zones, tilt setting, back setting, one-hand setting and dumping. A complete manual for becoming the setter looking to become a Champion!
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 Coach Bond Shymansky, Marquette University Head Volleyball Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
Taking your game to the next level is all about Gettin' Better. In this volleyball video/dvd presentation, Coach Bond Shymansky presents 40 tips that are designed to help you take your game where you want it to go! This volleyball video 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. In this video, Shymansky shows how proper hand positioning makes your movements tighter, more concise and efficient while allowing for touch and finesse on sets. Coach 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. The video shows the 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. Volleyball 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 in this video 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 volleyball video/DVD delivers two more cornerstones of the game of volleyball that will increase your volleyball skills 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.
with Coach Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC Volleyball Coach of the Year
Take your middle hitting and blocking to a new level! In "Gettin' Better," Georgia Tech head volleyball coach Bond Shymansky shares more than 40 tips to help you improve your middle hitting and volleyball 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 volleyball blocking 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 volleyball 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 volleyball blocking segment by discussing the vision sequence, which spells out each key for volleyball blocking preparation. Hand and footwork mechanics, penetrating the net, keeping the eyes open, coiled position and strong hands benefit the volleyball blocker. This incredible volleyball hitting and blocking DVD is packed with tips and teaching points, and is a valuable tool to your middle hitting and blocking success - a must for aspiring volleyball players!
with Bond Shymansky, vMarquette University Head Coach; former Georgia Tech Head Volleyball Coach; 2004 ACC 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 hitting and blocking video/DVD, Bond Shymansky shares with you 40 tips to help you improve your volleyball blocking and outside hitting. Shymansky begins this 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 volleyball 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 blocking. This information packed volleyball hitting and blocking video/DVD is a must for any serious player looking to take their blocking and outside hitting to a new level!
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
Simplified Playing Systems
Item Number: VD-01145C
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
Coach Dunning gives the youth coach much to consider in this excellent video on volleyball playing systems. Things to consider when choosing a playing system are discussed and the set-up of the back row, the front row, serve receive formations and options, and transition from defense to offense are all clearly demonstrated. Dunning builds the system through simple drill progressions, making it easy for the team to understand and learn. Learning this system will help you and your team spend more time on important skill development areas and not on learning complicated systems! 1999. 42 minutes.
Practice Planning and Drills for Teaching Skills
Item Number: VD-01145A
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
An excellent instructional videotape for the youth volleyball coach! Full of drills to run in practice and includes Dunning's format for a practice session; he also gives you many factors to consider when designing a practice. Dunning has provided a large amount of information so you'll have plenty of activities to choose from to make your practices effective and fun! Includes drills for teaching ball control, passing, attacking, digging, serving, and more! 1999. 60 minutes.
New Approaches for Better Volleyball
Item Number: VD-01145B
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
Dunning's goal in making this video is to pass on some of the best approaches he has learned while coaching volleyball players at every level of the game; it can be useful for players and coaches at any level looking for a fresh approach to the game. He begins with demonstrations of activities and drills a player can practice alone, and then adds a number of drills that a player can do with one partner. Finally, he stresses how he teaches skills with health and injury prevention in mind (example: correct attacking posture, etc.). 1999. 60 minutes.
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
An excellent instructional videotape for the youth volleyball coach! Full of drills to run in practice and includes Dunning's format for a practice session; he also gives you many factors to consider when designing a practice. Dunning has provided a large amount of information so you'll have plenty of activities to choose from to make your practices effective and fun! Includes drills for teaching ball control, passing, attacking, digging, serving, and more! 1999. 60 minutes.
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
Dunning's goal in making this video is to pass on some of the best approaches he has learned while coaching volleyball players at every level of the game; it can be useful for players and coaches at any level looking for a fresh approach to the game. He begins with demonstrations of activities and drills a player can practice alone, and then adds a number of drills that a player can do with one partner. Finally, he stresses how he teaches skills with health and injury prevention in mind (example: correct attacking posture, etc.). 1999. 60 minutes.
with John Dunning, Head Coach, Head Coach Stanford University, 2004 & 2001 NCAA Champs; former University of Pacific Head Coach, 1985 & 1986 NCAA Champions
Coach Dunning gives the youth coach much to consider in this excellent video on volleyball playing systems. Things to consider when choosing a playing system are discussed and the set-up of the back row, the front row, serve receive formations and options, and transition from defense to offense are all clearly demonstrated. Dunning builds the system through simple drill progressions, making it easy for the team to understand and learn. Learning this system will help you and your team spend more time on important skill development areas and not on learning complicated systems! 1999. 42 minutes.
