Volleyball
Defensive Ready Position Shuffle
Maintain a low, athletic base while shuffling to read the attack
10 min
6 x 30 seconds of reactive shuffling
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start in a low defensive stance with weight on the balls of the feet.
- 2Coach points left, right, or forward; shuffle without crossing feet to that spot.
- 3Return to a low ready position between each direction call.
- 4Keep the chest up and hands out in front throughout.
What to focus on
Stance stays low throughout, no standing up between shuffles.
Common mistake
Standing tall while shuffling, losing the ability to react to a hit.