Free online courseLearn to play Volleyball

Course Description

Welcome to "Learn to Play Volleyball" by Sikana English! This comprehensive course is meticulously designed to turn you into a confident and competent volleyball player, regardless of your starting skill level. The course spans a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes and has been highly praised by those who have taken it, achieving an impressive average rating of 5.0 stars.

Volleyball is an engaging and physically demanding sport that requires a mix of individual skills and teamwork. This course belongs to the "Others" category, specifically the "Sports" subcategory, and it aims to provide a holistic understanding and hands-on training in various aspects of volleyball. You'll start with the Volley Program Trailer, which offers a brief overview and sets the stage for an exciting learning journey.

Understanding the rules is crucial in any sport, and volleyball is no exception. The course covers the essential rules of volleyball, as well as common rule violations that you should avoid. This knowledge will ensure that you can play fairly and effectively, whether you're in a casual game or a competitive match.

Next, you'll dive into the essential volleyball equipment. From choosing the right volleyball to understanding the gear needed to keep you safe and enhance your performance, you’ll be well-prepared before you even step onto the court.

Warming up is a critical part of any physical activity to prevent injuries and improve performance. You will learn various warm-up exercises, starting with individual drills focusing on passing, bump passing, and attacking. These exercises progressively increase in complexity, moving from individual drills to partnering drills, and eventually to group exercises involving three players. This structured approach ensures that you're thoroughly warmed up and ready to play.

Serving, passing, and attacking are fundamental skills in volleyball. The course offers a detailed breakdown of underhand and overhand serves, how to execute the perfect overhead and forearm pass, and strategies for receiving the ball. Advanced serving techniques such as the jump serve and float serve are also covered, along with exercises to improve your serve accuracy and power.

In volleyball, offense is just as important as defense. You will learn the intricacies of attacking and blocking, including the mechanics of jumping to attack and block effectively. Specific drills are designed to help you practice and refine your spiking and blocking skills, ensuring that you can both initiate and defend against aggressive plays.

Defensive skills are also given ample attention. The course includes exercises on dive and roll defending, returning and controlling with a bump pass, and how to defend against attacks. These skills are essential for maintaining control of the game and preventing your opponents from scoring.

By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of volleyball, from the basic rules and equipment to advanced techniques in serving, passing, attacking, and defending. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an experienced player aiming to refine your skills, "Learn to Play Volleyball" by Sikana English provides an all-encompassing guide to becoming a proficient volleyball player.