Winning Strategies

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.