Volleyball
Substitution Readiness And Role Execution
Enter live play cold off the bench and execute your role immediately without a warm-up rally
15 min
8 substitution reps during live scrimmage
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward enter live play cold off the bench and execute your role immediately without a warm-up rally.
Instructions
- 1Play a live scrimmage where the coach substitutes a player in mid-rotation without warning.
- 2The substitute must communicate their role and position immediately upon entering.
- 3Team continues live play as normal, treating the substitution like a real match moment.
- 4Debrief on communication clarity and readiness immediately after each substitution.
What to focus on
Immediate verbal communication of role and position upon entering the court.
Recommended reps
8 substitution reps during live scrimmage
Common mistake
Entering silently and being unsure of rotation position or assignment.