Critical Thinking in Volleyball

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Critical thinking pays dividends at home, in school, and in volleyball. What are some examples of critical thinking? 

What really matters, the 'root causes' of success? 

• Put the ball down. 
• Keep the ball up.

Where do you generate 'positive points'? 

• Service
• Block-kills
• Attacks 

Where do you 'prevent' opponent scoring? 

• Blocks
• Serve receive
• Digs 

What controls the attack? 

• It's not the first pass. That keeps the ball in play. 
• The setter is the quarterback; she directs the attack.
• Playing "out of system" (non-setter makes the set) is vital to more attacks

What actions are underrated? 

• Fundamentals - footwork and platform skills
• Consistency (avoiding bad plays)
• Aggressiveness
• Resilience (mental toughness and self-belief)

Volleyball is a thinking person's sport. "Do more of what works and less of what doesn't."