Technique Study Speed:
Serve receive techniques
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Jim Stone • The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Former USA Youth National Team & Ohio State Head Coach
Session Overview
Former Ohio State and USA Youth National Team Head Coach Jim Stone breaks down fundamental and advanced serve-receive passing techniques, focusing on early visual tracking, efficient lateral footwork, and simple platform angle creation outside the midline.
Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles
- Track the ball out of the server's hand immediately to recognize speed and trajectory before taking your first step.
- Establish your platform angle early and away from your body so the ball rebounds cleanly to target without swinging your arms.
- Pass balls outside your midline whenever possible to gain greater range of motion and softer ball control.
Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:
"Read the server's hand at contact""Simple platform, quiet arms""Angle the platform outside your midline"
Why Recommended for Coaches:
Jim Stone's clear technical progressions help coaches eliminate excessive arm swinging and teach quiet, repeatable platform angles.
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ContinueKey Coaching Cues
"Read the server's hand at contact"
"Simple platform, quiet arms"
"Angle the platform outside your midline"
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