The VolleyPod is all about coaching kids volleyball! Each episode we cover 3 segments that are each designed to help you become a better volleyball coach. First, we focus on a specific volleyball skill, talk about how to teach it, and provide drills and video links for further help with that skill. Then, we present a common coaching scenario and discuss tips for how to (and how not to) handle it. In the third segment we share a resource that has helped us to become a better coach, with the hopes that it can help you too! See you on The VolleyPod!
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How and why should coaches use the "3" set to get their hitters open and score more points?
On this special episode of The VolleyPod, Villanova University's Head Coach, Josh Steinbach, joins Davis and Tod to discuss running The 31. Coach Steinbach also presents an important scenario, ideas for how to stay connected with your athletes during difficult times. They also share 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from to help their teams use the 31 as a great scoring option.
Skill of the week: The 31 or "3" set
Scenario of the week: Staying connected with your athletes during difficult times
Resource of the week: The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey can be found here: https://theinnergame.com/inner-game-books/the-inner-game-of-tennis/
AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:
Volleyball Canada's Kerry MacDonald teaches when to run the 31: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-an-effective-31-middle-attack/
Jim Stone diagrams the 31 and shows USA's Women's National Team using it with full effect: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-run-the-middle-attacker-away-from-the-setter/
Jamie Morrison's middle blocker approach angle ideas: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mb-approach-angles-for-31-slide/