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Useful Setting Cues and What To Do When Your Practice Is Dragging
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Jun 12, 202625:37
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This episode focuses on advanced volleyball setting cues and practice strategies to improve player performance and practice efficiency. The host shares specific cues for setting technique, drills, and practice management tips.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/thumbs-back-to-flat-should-be-the-norm-for-all-setters/ Ryan Theis, Marquette University
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-touch-on-the-ball/ Mike Sealy, UCLA
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hand-contact-when-setting/ Jim Stone
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Coaches Insider is an online educational platform and content library for athletic coaches and administrators. It provides a variety of drills, instructional videos, and coaching philosophy resources to help sports programs across the country.
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