Volleyball practice plan
60-Minute Youth Volleyball Practice Plan
A youth volleyball practice with lots of ball contacts, building passing and serving, then playing small games.
60 minutes10U to 14UFocus: Passing, setting and servingSkill work with games
Warm-upSkillWater breakDrillCompetitionCool-down
Equipment
Volleyballs · Net · Cones · TargetsThe plan, block by block
1. Warm-up
Warm-up
7 min0:00 - 7:00
- Jog, shuffles, arm circles
- Partner tosses and catches
Coaching points
- Ready position
2. Skill
Partner passing
12 min7:00 - 19:00
- Forearm passes to a partner
- Count passes in a row
Coaching points
- Platform flat, legs do the work
3. Skill
Setting
8 min19:00 - 27:00
- Self-sets, then partner sets
Coaching points
- Hands above the forehead, triangle window
4. Water break
Water break
2 min27:00 - 29:00
5. Drill
Serving targets
10 min29:00 - 39:00
- Serve to cone zones
- Underhand or overhand by level
Coaching points
- Same toss every time
6. Competition
Queen of the court
17 min39:00 - 56:00
- Small teams rotate onto the winner's side
Coaching points
- Three touches when you can
7. Cool-down
Cool-down
4 min56:00 - 60:00
- Stretch, shout-outs
Coach's notes
Lots of touches matter more than perfect drills at this age.How to adapt this plan
- Lower the net for younger players.
- Use a balloon or beach ball for brand-new players.