Teach the basics of VOLLEYBALL for youth PE 🏐

Summary

In this volleyball tutorial, Danny from Prime Coaching and Byron from QAS guide viewers through the essential skills needed to start playing volleyball. The video covers the fundamentals of digging, setting, spiking, and serving, with clear step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Viewers learn proper techniques for passing, positioning, and generating power using their legs and arms, as well as common mistakes to avoid. Drills are suggested for practicing individually, in pairs, and in dynamic scenarios. The tutorial also offers tips for elementary teachers, providing resources to teach volleyball effectively in schools and help students develop their skills and confidence on the court.

Takeaways

• 😀 Digging (bump) is the fundamental skill for passing the ball during a rally, using forearms and leg movement.
• 😀 To dig effectively, keep arms straight, thumbs together, and step with your legs to direct the ball upward and forward.
• 😀 Setting involves using your fingertips to push the ball high and in front of you for a teammate to spike.
• 😀 Proper setting requires moving under and behind the ball, with hands above your head and fingers spread.
• 😀 Spiking (hitting) combines a swinging arm, elbow snap, and wrist snap to hit the ball at the high point of a jump.
• 😀 Jumping off both feet and timing your hit at the peak of your jump are essential for effective spiking.
• 😀 Footwork patterns (left-right-left for right-handed players) help coordinate the jump and swing for spiking.
• 😀 Underarm, overarm, jump, and float serves each have specific techniques focusing on arm swing, contact point, and follow-through.
• 😀 Common errors include swinging shoulders instead of using legs for digs, hitting or setting from incorrect positions, and poor footwork in spiking.
• 😀 Practicing in pairs, against walls, and with reaction drills improves control, accuracy, and positioning for all volleyball skills.
• 😀 Teachers and beginners can use structured resources and drills to develop fundamental volleyball skills effectively.

Q & A

What is the first key skill in volleyball that Danny and Byron focus on in the video?

The first key skill they focus on is the dig, also known as the bump, which is used to pass the ball during a rally.

How should a player position their arms when performing a dig?

The player should put their arms out straight in front, palms facing up, place one hand on top of the other, bring their thumbs together, and keep their arms straight to contact the ball with their forearms.

What is the role of the legs in digging the ball?

The legs are used to step and push the ball up and forward, providing control and direction instead of using the shoulders.

What common errors should be avoided when performing a dig?

Common errors include swinging the shoulders to lift the ball, having a non-flat platform which causes the ball to bounce off to the sides, and contacting the ball at the wrong angle causing it to bounce too far forward or behind.

What is the correct hand position for setting the ball?

The hands should start out in front with all 10 fingertips together, fingers spread apart, then raised above and in front of the head, and pulled apart just enough so the ball can sit between the first three fingers.

How can players practice setting individually and in pairs?

Individually, players can throw the ball up, move into position, set it, and catch it, or practice against a wall with two touches. In pairs, one player feeds the ball while the other sets it back, ensuring a high arc for proper timing.

What are the steps involved in performing a proper spike?

First, bring the hitting arm back with the elbow pointing behind, point the non-hitting arm to locate the ball, swing over the head to contact the ball at the high point, snap the elbow (and wrist for topspin), and follow through.

How should a player coordinate their footwork when spiking?

For a right-handed player, the footwork pattern is left-right-left, taking a big step with the left foot, planting the right, then left, and jumping off both feet to hit the ball at the peak of the jump.

What are the differences between underarm, overarm, and float serves?

Underarm serves involve holding the ball out and swinging the arm straight through to the target. Overarm serves contact the ball high at the top of the reach with an elbow snap. Float serves use a flat hand without follow-through to make the ball float unpredictably.

What advice is given for beginners practicing volleyball with a partner?

Beginners should start with simple drills like digging and setting in pairs, moving backwards or forwards, focusing on moving behind the ball, using legs to push the ball, and gradually incorporating side-to-side movement and reaction drills.

What is the importance of contacting the ball at the right position when setting or spiking?

Contacting the ball in the optimal position ensures control, power, and accuracy. Setting or spiking too low or too far behind reduces control and may result in illegal carries or poor execution.