Volleyball Skills: Approach and Footwork
Video Podcast with Matt Darling
Auburn University
Volleyball Footwork Drill: Feet to the Ball - In this footwork drill, volleyball players work on getting their feet to the ball so that they are in a better position to make a good attack. The Tosser sets the drill in motion and the Attacker uses three steps to get in position for a head shot - literally.
Volleyball Footwork Drills: Foot Placement for the Final Approach - This Volleyball Drill will literally have your athletes "dancing" during their final approach to the ball. Concentrating on the last two steps of the approach, this drill focuses on right-left/left-right footwork from any direction, helping players get in correct position regardless of where the ball is set.
Volleyball Footwork Drills: The Final Approach - Continuing to focus on the last two steps to the ball, the Attacker starts this drill with the hand in attack position. At the toss, it's two steps right-left to the ball (for leftys it's left-right, of course), a hit to the wall and a bounce to the Shagger. This drill is great for balance and proper positioning.