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Ball Control Drills for High School Volleyball Practice | 11 Drills from an 8x State Champion Coach

Nancy Dorsey • The Art of Coaching Volleyball

8x Kansas State Champion Head Coach, St. James Academy

Session Overview

Eight-time Kansas state champion head coach Nancy Dorsey shares 11 staple ball-control drills she uses daily at St. James Academy to build elite passing, digging, and out-of-system consistency. From the 50s partner warmup and 25 Pass challenge to the 2v2 Tip Game and Defensive Survival, she explains the exact scoring rules, court setups, and coaching standards for each drill.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Open practice with structured partner and small-group progressions like 50s and Cross Court Pepper to lock in platform discipline
Attach collaborative team score goals to passing and digging drills (like 25 Pass and Digging by Position) so every touch matters
Use small-sided games like the 2v2 Tip Game and Defensive Survival to train reading, court coverage, and communication under fatigue

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Every touch has a specific target""Move your feet before forming the platform""Communicate early on every seam ball"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

A complete 43-minute blueprint of 11 proven high school ball-control drills with clear chapter markers and competitive scoring systems.

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