Jen Dejarld—head coach at Mother McAuley High School—highlights the importance of intention when it comes to playing volleyball. Specific to defense, she wants her players to be aware of their bodies and the court.
Using this intentional mindset as a platform, she presents training tips and drills that work on defense and ball control. Her training tips include catchy phrases like, “don’t backpedal—scoot and get set” and “knees over toes.” Her drills focus on court movement, communication, vision and cooperation.
To see her drills in action and hear her other training tips, check out the video.