The Poole Brother's Volleyball Blog
by Robert Poole Do you trust the server? A lot of the time our feedback to a server when a team is coming out of a timeout comes down to trust - whether or not the coach and/or teammates trust the server’s abilities and motivation. At no point would a player question themselves and say … Continue reading Serving after a timeout – some questions to consider…
by Robert Poole The way coaches and players communicate in matches is usually different to the way they communicate during training sessions. In a match there isn’t usually enough time to try to change technique or make too many adjustments. However, one of the areas that does get nit-picked, by coaches in matches - almost … Continue reading Serving after a timeout
by Robert Poole One of the great reasons that volleyball is such an open and diverse sport is that there is not one specific way to play the sport. With so many different systems available for all aspects of the game, a team can be moulded from the individuals available. Instead of trying to fit … Continue reading Reasons to experience different Coaches – Playing Style (Part 3 of 3)
by Robert Poole For some volleyball players, ‘high ball’ situations (typically when the team is playing ‘out of system’) can be a mentally challenging aspect of the game. When someone on your team sets you a high ball, particularly if you are relatively new to the game or lacking confidence, one of your first thoughts … Continue reading Approaching High Ball situations as a pin Hitter
by Robert Poole It’s only natural when exercising to want to exert yourself as much as possible in order to feel like you are getting the most out of a session. Whether it is your workout session to relieve your stress after a hard day working at your desk, or a training session for a … Continue reading Physically adjusting to new training schedules
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