Volleyball Tip

Presented by Emily Hayes, Director

Volleyball Drills Against a Wall

Volleyball players at this volleyball camp will work on impriving their hitting skills through various drills and practice.

When trying to improve your volleyball skills, day camps and overnight Nike Volleyball Camps are a great option. Although practicing with your team is important, elite players practice even when they are alone. These three volleyball wall drills can help you sharpen your skills at home even when you don't have a partner to practice with!

Practice serving:

On the wall, mark the proper height of the net. Stand a half court’s distance away from the wall (30 feet) and practice your serve. To accurately practice your serve, make sure you are hitting the ball above the appropriate height. This drill can be used to improve your underhand serve or jump serve.

Practice Hitting:

To make sure this drill is effective, stand at least 10 feet away from the wall. Toss the volleyball high in the air and practice hitting. While doing so, ensure that your wrists are snapping. Some players like to practice catching the ball after to increase their reaction timing to the ball being returned.

Practice Setting:

To practice setting, toss the volleyball up in the air, about 10 feet away from the wall. Position your feet, and then properly set the ball against the wall. From here, you can either set the ball again as it returns from the wall or catch and re-toss the ball again. If you are setting the ball high, and it is traveling in an arc trajectory, then this drill is being performed correctly.

Bonus Tip:

Head Volleyball Coach at Lewis and Clark College, Emily Hayes, emphasize the importance of wrist action. This volleyball camp in Oregon emphasizes focusing on the details. When you are working on setting, hitting, and serving, make sure you are aware of what your wrist is doing. Players who are aware of this detail will improve their skills much quicker!

Read more helpful volleyball tips and find a Nike Volleyball Camp near you to improve your game this summer.