Episode 1: Spiking footwork, when your best player "doesn't work hard" and a game-changing practice resource

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In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about teaching the attack approach.

Then they discuss what to do when your best player has a poor work ethic, including some of the mistakes they’ve made over the years when attempting to motivate players who don’t appear to be giving their all. They also share three drills that can help young athletes develop their attack approach and let listeners know about Davis’ favorite video delay tool to use in practice.

Skill of the week: The spike approach

Scenario of the week: How to handle (and how not to handle) when your best player doesn't work hard

Resource of the week: The Bust-a-Move video delay tool can be found here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bam-video-delay/id517673842

AOC Volleyball drills discussed in this episode: 

Starting with flamingo: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-spiking-to-beginnersintermediates/ 

Double arm lift: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/why-the-double-arm-lift-is-crucial-to-good-attacking/ 

Prowl step: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-footwork-prowl-step-close/

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