Basic
Coaching
for volleyball can be classified under two main categories: match
coaching and developmental coaching. The objective of match coaching is
to win a match by managing a team's strategy. Developmental coaching
emphasizes player development through the reinforcement of basic skills
during exercises known as "drills." Drills promote repetition and
refinement of volleyball movements, particularly in footwork patterns,
body positioning relative to others, and ball contact. A coach
will construct drills that simulate match situations thereby
encouraging speed of movement, anticipation, timing, communication, and
team-work. At the various stages of a player's career, a coach will
tailor drills to meet the strategic requirements of the team. The American Volleyball Coaches Association is the largest organization in the world dedicated exclusively to volleyball coaching.
