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In this episode, Davis and Tod explore the art of verbal cueing in volleyball coaching, emphasizing effective communication, analogies, consistency, and external focus to enhance player performance.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-youth-hitting-with-cues/ Deborah Newkirk
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/verbal-cues-to-use-with-players/ Stephanie Samuels from Madfrog VBC
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cues-to-help-players-read-the-unexpected-plays/ Salima Rockwell
The Volley Pod Resource of the Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oiWff0oWtw The quintessential resource on motor learning for volleyball. This video was created by Carl McGown and Jim Stone and provides a foundation for understanding how people learn physical skills.
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"Verbal Cueing Is The Money, Culture Glossary, and Motor Learning with Carl McGown and Jim Stone" is an episode of The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball. Runtime 28 min. Published August 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.