Episode 37: Movement and rules of the road for beginners

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Movement and athleticism go hand in hand. So why are we allowing young players to stand around while the ball is in play?  

Instead we should train their movement and both "on ball" and "off the ball" skills.  

In this episode, experienced coaches Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom go all in on how to create movement in meaningful ways for younger teams and get them playing more efficient, more intentional volleyball, right away.

Skill of the Week: Movement guidelines for beginners and intermediate teams 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball drills noted during this episode:

Former National Team Head Coach Terry Liskevych's demo and discussion about how to maintain balance during serve receive: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/when-passing-balance-is-everything/

Kansas' Head Coach, Ken Bechard's quick talk and demo regarding how to get more individual defensive range for your athletes: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/posture-balance-for-range-on-defense/

 2022 NCAA Finalist with Louisville, Coach Dani Busboom- Kelly's staple team defense and movement drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/rotate-switch-stay-defensive-drill-to-improve-movement/