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Alabama Drill - The Art of Coaching Volleyball

AOC Coaching Staff • The Art of Coaching Volleyball

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Clinic Instructors

Session Overview

The Alabama Drill is a fast-moving multi-ball team drill from The Art of Coaching Volleyball that challenges six players to execute consecutive defensive digs, transition sets, and attacks without a break. As soon as one rally sequence finishes, the coach immediately enters the next ball to test court coverage, transition footwork, and vocal communication.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Feed consecutive balls immediately after each attack so front-row hitters must transition off the net withoutadmiring their swing
Mix free balls, down balls, and hard-driven attacks to test how quickly the defense shifts between base and read positions
Hold the group on the court until they complete a required number of error-free three-contact conversions

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Land and transition off the net immediately""Next ball is already coming—reset base""Three clean contacts on every ball"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

A staple multi-ball transition drill that builds conditioning, fast net-to-offense transition footwork, and relentless ball control.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Land and transition off the net immediately"

"Next ball is already coming—reset base"

"Three clean contacts on every ball"

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