Practicing Volleyball at Home: Passing & Setting

Improving your volleyball skills without a court?

Even without a full court or team, you can improve your skills with focused drills.

Here at RONIN, we teach many skills and techniques to improve your game. We encourage practicing these skills on and off the court so that when you come back to our classes, you are working to reach a new level every time. To practice volleyball at home, you need dedication and a smart strategy. The below drills target passing and setting. All you need is some space and basic equipment. Transform your home into a training zone with these drills, and you'll be ready to shine here at RONIN.

7 Reasons to Practice Volleyball Skills at Home

1. Providing a controlled environment for focused skill development without distractions.

2. Allowing for consistent repetition, crucial for muscle memory and skill mastery.

3. Offering flexibility to tailor workouts to your personal schedule and needs.

4. Fostering a disciplined and self-motivated approach to improvement.

5. Customizing drills to address your weaknesses and enhance your strengths

6. Cultivating a strong work ethic and proactive mindset.

7. Leading to noticeable improvements in your overall performance on the court

Drills to do at home: Passing & Setting

Platform Passing Drills

Step 1: passing continuously against the wall (20 reps)

Step 2: Pass up to yourself, then back to the wall (20 reps)

Focus:

• working on keeping strong and tight platform (Elbows squeezed tight)

• focusing on keeping weight forward

• holding your platform infront of belly button and swinging till your chest

• keeping one foot forward and stepping into pass

Benefits:

1. Improved Ball Control: Consistent practice helps develop precise control over the ball, enhancing your ability to make accurate passes during games.

2. Consistency: Repetition of passes against a wall ensures that you practice consistently, reinforcing proper technique.

3. Footwork Development: Moving to adjust to the ball's rebound helps improve your footwork and positioning.

4. Focus on Technique: Allows you to concentrate on refining your passing technique without the pressure of a live game situation.

Setting

Setting against a wall or to target (Eg: parent or sibling)

Step 1: Setting to the wall continuously (20 reps)

Step 2: Set to yourself, then back to the wall (20 reps)

Step 3: Toss the ball up and catch in setting stance

Step 4: Toss to self and back set to target

Focus:

• Working on proper foot work and setting stance (One foot forward, weight forward)

• working on control

• Working on hands and placement (Big hands, hands above our forehead)

• Working on proper wrist movements

Benefits:

1. Improved Hand Positioning: Consistent practice ensures that your hands are always in the correct setting position, enhancing accuracy.

2. Enhanced Touch and Control: Repeatedly setting against a wall helps develop a soft touch and better control over the ball's trajectory.

3. Strengthened Fingers and Wrists: Frequent setting strengthens the muscles in your fingers and wrists, crucial for maintaining stability and power.

4. Focus on Technique: Enables you to concentrate on refining your technique, including footwork, hand positioning, and follow-through, without game distractions.

5. Coordination and Timing: Helps improve your coordination and timing, essential for executing perfect sets during matches.

At RONIN, we have many more drills in our fundamentals classes that you can take back home to keep practicing, making you more experienced and stronger with your technique when you come back. Practicing volleyball at home with these drills helps you improve your skills and stay disciplined. By doing these exercises regularly, you'll get better, boost your confidence, and become a stronger player. With dedication, home practice can really level up your game.