"Form Begets Function" - Conversion and Containment

All opinions expressed in the blog are solely my own. I am not a volleyball expert.

Keywords: Conversion, Containment, Passing  

Fundamental excellence never exceeds "too good." Although Emerson said, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," he didn't mean in volleyball. 

Consistency, aggressiveness, and execution drive results. Building great habits links goals and results.

Always get your "marching orders" from your coaches. In my opinion, MVB can approach its goals with 'deliberate practice' focused on three areas.

• Serving
• Serve receive
• Double blocking the outside

That doesn't mean ignoring setting, digging, or attacking. Based on observations of the top area teams, better performance in "conversion" and at the "scoring moment" offers statistical edges. "Positive" scoring arises from attack, serve, and block. 

Serve/serve receive result in conversion from offense to defense and defense to offense. The double block offers a chance to neutralize or contain the key driver of most offenses. 

Coach Jiri Popelka suggests techniques and drills for improved passing. His advice as a former elite international player has merit. 

The greater your skill and consistency, the greater your confidence will follow.