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Scrap Drill - Art of Coaching Volleyball

AOC Coaching Staff • The Art of Coaching Volleyball

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Clinic Instructors

Session Overview

The Art of Coaching Volleyball demonstrates the Scrap Drill, a high-energy defensive and ball-control drill designed to train relentless pursuit and communication on unpredictable balls. Players start in defensive base positions and must chase down tough coach-driven tips, deflections, and scramble balls to convert a playable third contact over the net.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Use unpredictable coach tosses into seams and short zones to force defenders to communicate early and pursue relentlessly
Require three controlled contacts on every scramble sequence so players learn to better the ball rather than just sending it over
Track consecutive successful conversions to build competitive urgency and defensive pride across the unit

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Nothing hits the floor without a pursuit""Call the seam early and loud""Better the second ball high to the court"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

Builds defensive grit, vocal communication, and out-of-system scramble instincts when rallies break down.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Nothing hits the floor without a pursuit"

"Call the seam early and loud"

"Better the second ball high to the court"

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