Defense for beginners: Focus on the first step




The Art of Coaching Volleyball show

Summary: Diane Flick-Williams, Head Coach at Western Washington University, demonstrates a building block for beginning defense: a powerful first step. Especially with younger players, practicing the defensive first step is critical. The forward step must be towards the ball, whether laterally or back to forward. A simple drill progression to teach the step: Have defenders dig […] The post Defense for beginners: Focus on the first step appeared first on The Art of Coaching Volleyball.