Youth Volleyball Drills For Beginners

Teach beginners essential volleyball skills through fun, simple, & effective drills—no coaching experience required

What you'll learn

How to teach and perform the fundamental volleyball skills including passing, serving, setting, and hitting for young beginners

A variety of age-appropriate drills that make learning volleyball fun, structured, and effective for kids

How to organize and run engaging volleyball practices for youth athletes with limited space or equipment

Tips for building confidence, teamwork, and coordination in beginner volleyball players through game-like drills and team activities

Requirements

No prior coaching or volleyball experience is required

Access to a basic volleyball or soft training ball (foam or lightweight is fine)

A small space to practice—gym, backyard, or open area Willingness to work with and encourage young beginner athletes

Optional: Cones, net, or tape to mark boundaries for drills

Description

Are you coaching a youth volleyball team or looking for a fun way to introduce kids and/or beginners to the sport? "Youth Volleyball Drills for Beginners" is the perfect course for parents, teachers, and new coaches who want to teach volleyball the right way—fun, engaging, and age-appropriate.This course is packed with drills that focus on building core volleyball skills including passing, serving, setting, blocking, and hitting, all designed specifically for beginners. You’ll learn how to run a smooth practice, encourage teamwork, and help young players develop confidence and coordination with simple and engaging volleyball drills —without needing prior coaching experience.Whether you're working in a gym, on a school court, or just in the backyard, you’ll find easy-to-follow demonstrations and explanations for each drill. The course also includes warm-ups, movement drills, fun games, cool-down activities, and printable resources to help you stay organized.By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create a positive volleyball experience for young beginners. Turn learning into play and give kids and/or beginners the foundation they need to love and appreciate this great game.Let’s get started and make volleyball fun and successful for young players everywhere!

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to the Course

Lecture 1 Welcome to the Course

Lecture 2 Equipment & Gear Essentials

Lecture 3 Coaching Tips for Young Beginners

Section 2: Warm-Up & Movement Drills

Lecture 4 Fun Warm-Up Games to Start Practice

Lecture 5 Footwork & Court Movement Basics

Lecture 6 Agility and Reaction Drills for Kids

Section 3: Passing Drills

Lecture 7 How to Teach the Passing Platform

Lecture 8 Partner Passing Drills

Lecture 9 Moving and Passing Combo Drills

Lecture 10 Target Passing Games

Section 4: Serving Drills

Lecture 11 Underhand Serving Drills

Lecture 12 Overhand Serving Drills

Section 5: Setting Drills

Lecture 13 Individual Setting Drills

Lecture 14 Partner Setting Drills

Lecture 15 Target Setting and Team Drills

Section 6: Hitting Drills

Lecture 16 Hitting Drills for Beginners

Lecture 17 Hitting Without a Net (At-Home Drills)

Lecture 18 Team Attacking Drills

Section 7: Team Play & Game-Like Drills

Lecture 19 Basic Rotations & Positioning

Lecture 20 1v1 and 2v2 Mini Games

Lecture 21 Cooperative Team Drills

Lecture 22 Team Drills

Section 8: Cooldowns & Positive Wrap-Ups

Lecture 23 Fun Cooldown Games and Stretching

Lecture 24 Building Confidence & Encouragement

Lecture 25 Sample Practice Plan Templates (PDF)

Section 9: Final Thoughts & Downloadables

Lecture 26 Printable Drill Book PDF

Lecture 27 Final Thoughts

Youth volleyball coaches who want to run fun and effective practices for beginner players,Parents or volunteers helping to coach recreational or school volleyball teams,Physical education teachers introducing volleyball to elementary or middle school students,Anyone working with kids ages 6–12 who wants to teach basic volleyball skills in an engaging way