Clocks

A volleyball warm-up practice drill.

Players create an imaginary “clock” on the floor and place themselves, facing 12, in the center of the clock where the hour & second hands intersect. Using only the numbers: 12, 3, 6 and 9, players will move to and from those called locations on the clock with the transition footwork they would use in a game. Each time the player reaches the 12, 3, 6 or 9 spot she goes into a ready position and simulates passing the ball, then does her footwork back to the center of the clock and repeats playing the ball. For variety, add other activities to certain numbers (rather than just passing). We use the following: 1) after moving back to the 6 position and playing the ball, the player does an approach jump to return to the center of the clock, 2) when moving out to the 3 position, the player does a blocking jump and then returns to the center to pass the ball (we also do the same to the 9 position), 3) when moving up to the 12 position, the player uses a defensive floor technique like a sprawl to reach 12, gets up and returns to the center to pass the ball.

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Drill presented by: Tina Jasinowski, Alter Girls’ & Boys’ Varsity Volleyball Coach

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