Beach SETTING Drill PROGRESSIONS | Designing Drills to Effectively Practice a Skill with Jose Loiola

Volleyball

Year2026

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Finding the correct drill progression to assist athletes in learning a skill is a key responsibility of a coach. Jose Loiola, former USA Volleyball NTDP Age Group NT Coach, outlines both a general structure for planning practice (Plan, Do, Review) and demonstrates a drill progression for one skill, setting, on the beach. Loiola uses film of drills to walk coaches through each step in a progression, starting with the simplest emphasis of a skill and ending with advanced execution of a skill. 00:00 - The "Plan, Do, Review" Training Philosophy 03:12 - Setting Drill Progression Explained 05:02 - Drill 1: Ball Control & Movement 09:27 - Drill 2: Coach-Initiated Reps 10:09 - Key Concept: The Point of Hesitation 13:33 - Drill 3: Setting Off a Live Pass 17:00 - Applying Skills in Game Play 19:06 - Why Mastering the Basics Matters