Return to our framework for development:
- Technique (skill)
- Tactics (strategy)
- Physicality (athleticism)
- Psychology (resilience)
Focus on strategy today. How can individuals and teams leverage effective strategy?
- Win more points
- Lose fewer points
- Emphasize player development (skill)
- Prioritize team communication
- Enhance conditioning (shows in long matches)
- Improve focus and resilience (mindfulness)
- Scouting of opponent strengths and weaknesses
- Do more of what works and less of what doesn't (play to strengths)
Examine what AI says: key strategies for winning volleyball
Serve aggressively: A strong serve can put pressure on the opposing team and give your team an advantage.
Communicate effectively: Clear communication on the court can help players anticipate where the ball is going and make quick, accurate decisions.
Develop a strong defense: A good defensive strategy can help your team dig up difficult balls and keep the rally going. (Keep the ball up.)
Focus on ball control: Consistently making clean passes, sets, and hits can help your team maintain possession of the ball and limit mistakes.
Use a variety of shots: Having a diverse range of shots in your arsenal can keep the opposing team guessing and make it more difficult for them to defend. (Top players like Hannah Brickley had a myriad of solutions.)
Be Adaptable: Be ready to adjust your strategy in response to the opposition, the weather, or any other factors that may affect the game.
Be Mentally Strong: Volleyball is a game of momentum, so it's important to keep a positive attitude and stay focused even when things aren't going well.
Lagniappe. What's in your mental "highlight" reel? Have a highlight reel to visual of several minutes of 5-6 memorable plays. Visualization (mental practice) is similar in effectiveness to physical practice.
Lagniappe 2. Hitting drills.
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