Volleyball Footwork Drill for Middles

VOLLEYBALL MIDDLE HITTER FOOTWORK, BLOCKING FOOTWORK DRILL, VOLLEYBALL WARM-UP, MIDDLE HITTER TRAINING

Volleyball Footwork Drill for Middles

This drill teaches middle hitters the proper footwork for blocking, transitioning, and attacking. It emphasizes efficient movement patterns, explosive blocking jumps, and smooth transitions into hitting positions to prepare players for game situations.

This volleyball footwork drill trains middle hitters in blocking, transitions, and approaches while improving speed, timing, and body control.

• Players: Two lines of players, one on each side of the net in the left front position
• Coach: Positioned to call out and demonstrate the footwork sequence
• Court: Full court, focus on front row movement along the net
• Equipment: Volleyballs optional (focus is on footwork)

1. Coach demonstrates the footwork sequence, calling out each step until players understand the routine.
2. Player work through the following steps:
   Step 1: Shuffle into hitting position.
   Step 2: Approach the net for a hit.
   Step 3: Perform a block jump.
   Step 4: Execute a crossover step to the outside and block again.
   Step 5: Transition off the net.
   Step 6: Approach the net for a hit.
   Step 7: Finish by going to the end of the line.
3. Suggested reps: Perform the sequence 5–6 times per player or run for 8–10 minutes total.

• Run drill only on one side of the net with blockers on the opposite side to practice fronting the hitter.
• Add volleyballs to incorporate live sets after transitions for game-like timing.
• Use conditioning by requiring players to complete multiple continuous sequences before rotating.

• Emphasize proper crossover step technique, leading with the correct foot.
• Ensure players stay low and balanced during shuffles and transitions.
• Focus on explosive vertical jumps when blocking.
• Stress quick recovery from block back into transition.
• Common Game Situation: Replicates middle hitter responsibilities during rallies, including quick reads, blocks, and transition attacks off the net.

This is an excellent warm-up and skill-builder drill for middle hitters, laying the foundation for effective blocking and attacking in live play.

Drill: Volleyball Footwork Drill for Middles
Description: This volleyball footwork drill trains middle hitters in blocking, transitions, and approaches while improving speed, timing, and body control.
Keywords: volleyball middle hitter footwork, blocking footwork drill, volleyball warm-up, middle hitter training

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