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Perimeter Defense
Volleyball Defensive Systems - Perimeter and Rotation Defenses video podcast with Tarah Beyer , Auburn University Volleyball
Defense is the name of the game. Well, actually Volleyball is the name of the game, but you know what I mean. Coach Tarah Beyer of Auburn University draws the line (literally) in demonstrating effective defensive systems. From base to read position, Coach outlines each defensive player's coverage responsibilities in both the perimeter defense and the rotational defense. Wherever the ball is set - right antenna, left antenna, middle - these defenses put players on their mark. So, don't just set there, I mean, sit there, watch and learn!

Volleyball Fundamentals video podcast with Bonnie Jean - President , Dream Doer League
Volleyball Coach Bonnie Jean Schaeffer of Wesleyan Christian Academy goes through the fundamentals of volleyball in this skills series. Beginning with various postures, Coach covers all the basics of the game, including passing, blocking, and serving. Each segment also offers simple drills that can be advanced as players improve. This is a great series for the beginning player.

Volleyball Defense 101: Rotation and Perimeter Defense video podcast with Chris Camper - Head Coach , Moutain Brook HS Volleyball
"One of the best things about coachng is that it's a chess match, between you and your players, as well as the players you are coaching against and their coach." ~ Volleyball Coach Chris Camper, Mountain Brook High School. This volleyball defense series is geared to new coaches who need the basics. A new coach or a coach transitioning into a new program needs to be prepared in order to make an impact. Coach Camper draws the X's and O's of volleyball basics by covering the Rotation Defence and the Perimeter Defense. This is an old fashioned "chalk talk" with a wealth of information for the beginning volleyball coach.

Drills and Skills video podcast with Valeria Hackett
Coach Hackett demonstrates the some of the drills she uses to build her teams and take them to the championship level.

Rotations and Positions video podcast with Steve Aird , Auburn University
Coach Aird covers the basics you need to know to develop an understanding of the game. You'll learn the positions and the type of athlete you need in each one plus some basic rotation schemes.

Underhand Passing video podcast with Matt Darling , Auburn University
Coach Darling shows the fundamental skills needed to master underhanded passing and some drills used at Auburn University to hone those skills to a razor's edge.

Volleyball Skills: The Serve video podcast with R. T. Luczak , Auburn Volleyball
This popular series covers the types of serves in volleyball beginning with the basic overhead float serve.

Volleyball - The Hitting Approach video podcast with Elizabeth Underwood , Auburn Volleyball
Liz Underwood, Assistant Volleyball Coach for Auburn University has definitely got the rhythm...of the approach, that is! Learn how to approach the line of the set so you command the hit. Coach Underwood goes through the proper hitting approach step by step in this video series. From the drive step to the landing to the jump posture - the correct approach uses rhythm and position to create an explosive jump and hit that sends the volleyball flying....in the right direction, of course.

Volleyball Drills and Skills video podcast with Tammy Richardson , Pelham High School
Tammy Richardson, Head Volleyball Coach for Pelham High School, has been coaching for over 20 years. In this volleyball video series the concentration is on defense - from the "Ready Position" to Defensive Play. These drills, fundamentals, and coaching techniques will help everyone from the beginning player or coach to the more experienced athletes. Coach Richardson also discusses some common errors in form and demonstrates a "hands-on" approach that allows a coach to make player-specific corrections without stopping the practice action.

Volleyball Skills: Approach and Footwork video podcast with Matt Darling , Auburn University

Volleyball Skills: Blocking video podcast with Tarah Beyer , Auburn University Volleyball
This series covers volleyball blocking and shows you volleyball drills that will help your kids learn what they need to know to get better.

Volleyball: Footwork video podcast with Jennifer Amobi , Auburn University
Here's a volleyball drill that works on footwork and communication so your athletes get where they need to be and know what their team mates are doing.

Coaching Volleyball: Practice Organization and Advice for Beginning Coaches video podcast with Perry Robinson - Head Volleyball Coach , University of Monetvallo
Perry Robinson, Head Volleyball Coach for the University of Montevallo, shares his insights and strategies for practice organization and gives tips to beginning volleyball coaches in this video series. From competitive to cooperative practice aproaches to pre-season player-parent meetings, Coach Robinson covers some of the essentials for success on the volleyball court.

Volleyball Perimeter Defense: Changing video podcast with Samantha Lambert - Head Volleyball Coach , Rhodes College Volleyball
Coach Lambert from Rhoades College in Memphis covers some of the defensive techniques and tips she uses with her volleyball teams to mount a great defense. This is a white board discussion with lots of X's and O's.

Volleyball Passing Drills video podcast with Bethany Haas
Coach Bethany Haas of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, knows the Drill - the Volleyball Drill, that is. This Volleyball Passing Drill video includes discussion and demonstration of correct passing technique. Volleyball passing is about body position and motion. These drills start with correct body posture for the pass, so players learn to hit OUT instead of up. Players then progress to correct motion: learning to step into and away from the ball. The goal - pass towards where the ball is coming from, not where you want it to be. In other words: Go with the Flow! BUT....Control the Flow.

Volleyball Passing Skills and Drills: Underhand Passing video podcast with Perry Robinson - Head Volleyball Coach , University of Monetvallo
Passing Drills with Perry Perry Robinson, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Montevallo, takes these athletes through the volleyball drills necessary to learn the skills for effective underhand passing. Proper passing technique with accompanying calls are demonstrated in this volleyball video.

Volleyball Recruiting, Parents and stuff video podcast with Samantha Lambert - Head Volleyball Coach , Rhodes College Volleyball
This is a great "tidbit" series. Coach Lambert covers recruiting, getting educated, dealing with parents and how it all relates to volleyball!

Why Coach? video podcast with Tammy Richardson , Pelham High School
With over 20 years of coaching experience, Tammy Richardson, Head Volleyball Coach at Pelham High School is tops in her field and with her players. In this volleyball video series, Coach Richardson gives some pointers to new coaches, from resources on coaching to basics in teaching skills to players. But what's so important to her that she stayed the distance? Listen to her personal message on coaching and what it takes to be a success.

Fielding Questions... video podcast with Samantha Lambert - Head Volleyball Coach , Rhodes College Volleyball
Questions about volleyball are fielded by Coach Lambert, and the answers are not "yes" or "no", but the general thread is "...know your team".

Volleyball: Coaching The Kids video podcast with Samantha Lambert - Head Volleyball Coach , Rhodes College Volleyball
Coach Lambert of Rhoades College in Memphis covers everything from the volleyball vision to running your tryouts.

Pass-Serve-Target Drill video podcast with Mehgan Devine - Volleyball Coach
This is a 3 or 4 player volleyball drill that lets the server work on the serve and the receiver works on receiving the volleyball.

Volleyball: Fast Tempo Offense with Matt Peck - Head Volleyball Coach , Middle Tennessee State University
Coach Peck isn't in a place that is able to recruit an ideal volleyball program, but puts winning teams on the court. This series tells you some of his secrets that let him get great athletes and turn them into a great volleyball team.

Volleyball Offense video podcast with Wade Benson - Head Volleyball Coach , Auburn University
Auburn Head Volleyball Coach Wade Benson covers variations in volleyball offense. From offensive basics, training philosophy to how it applies to your volleyball team.