Friday, April 07, 2023

Train Aggression

Aggression wins.

First, the "AI" view. 

 There are several ways to train aggression in volleyball:

  1. Incorporate competitive drills and games into practice. This can help players develop a mindset of winning and pushing themselves to be more aggressive.

  2. Use visualization and mental imagery techniques. Players can imagine themselves being aggressive and successful in various game situations.

  3. Encourage players to take risks and make bold plays. This can help them become more comfortable with being aggressive on the court.

  4. Provide positive reinforcement for aggressive play. This can help players develop a sense of confidence in their aggressive abilities.

  5. Practice different scenarios and different situations to be able to make quick decisions on the court and in the game.

  6. Finally, You can also work on physical training, such as weightlifting, to improve the players' strength and power, which can translate to more aggressive play on the court.


In most volleyball matches, the more aggressive team wins, provided they have the requisite skill and consistency. Much like in boxing, you can't just be a puncher but a fighter.
Aggression requires confidence. NFL coach Bill Parcells says, "confidence comes from proven success." Proven success required a willingness to "hit out." All the big hitters in Melrose history, those at the top of the single season leader boards, hit aggressively.

The higher the quality of the opponent, the greater the need to WIN points. You can't beat top clubs waiting for them to lose points. "Hope is not a plan."

“I don’t care how good you think you are, or how great others think you are—you can improve, and you will. Being relentless means demanding more of yourself than anyone else could ever demand of you, knowing that every time you stop, you can still do more. You must do more. The minute your mind thinks, “Done,” your instincts say, “Next.”
― Tim S. Grover, Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable

Lagniappe. Sarah McGowan's 2011 highlights foreshadowed a 2012 State Championship.

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