GIRLS Skills & Positional CLINICS (Wednesdays)

DESCRIPTION

This multi-date clinic is designed for athletes who want focused, high-rep training in specific skills and positions. Each session spotlights a different area of the game — including serving, passing, attacking, defense, setting, middle play, and position-specific training for setters, liberos/DS, middles, and pins.

Athletes can attend individual sessions based on their goals or join the full series for a complete skill breakdown. Expect detailed instruction, competitive drills, and game-like reps that translate directly to match play.


Check out below for descriptions for each skill and position specific clinic

GENERAL INFORMATION

Girls

Ages: 13-18

Cost: $50/session


Dates: Wednesdays 8:00 - 10:00pm

March 18 - SKILL SPECIFIC CLINIC: Serving & Serve Receive

March 25 - SKILL SPECIFIC CLINIC: Attacking

April 1 - SKILL SPECIFIC CLINIC: Backrow Defense

April 8 - SKILL SPECIFIC CLINIC: Serving and Serve Receive

April 15 - POSITION SPECIFIC CLINIC: Pin Hitters (Outsides & Opposites)

April 22 - POSITION SPECIFIC CLINIC: Middle Blockers

April 29 - POSITION SPECIFIC CLINIC: Setter

May 6 - POSITION SPECIFIC CLINIC: Libero/Defensive Specialist

May 13 - SKILL SPECIFIC CLINIC: Serving & Serve Receive

May 27 - SKILL SPECIFIC CLINIC: Attacking


Location: 

Capelli Sport Complex

1659 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ

SKILL SPECIFIC CLINIC DESCRIPTIONS

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  • Serving & Serve Receive

    Description: Sharpen your skills and gain confidence in one of the most crucial aspects of volleyball— serving and serve receive! This focused clinic is designed for players looking to improve their defensive play, reaction time, and court awareness, while also improving their serving at the same time

    Key Areas of Focus:

    • Serve Receive Mastery: Build a solid foundation to handle powerful serves with precision and consistency.
    • Agility in All Directions: Enhance your ability to move left and right seamlessly, improving your reaction to every serve.
    • Adapt to Short & Long Balls: Learn positioning techniques to handle all types of serves, from quick drops to deep drives.
    • Seam Communication: Strengthen teamwork by calling seams effectively, ensuring smooth coordination with teammates.
    • Track the Ball to Your Platform: Improve your focus and timing, tracking every ball to deliver a controlled and accurate pass.
    • Serving deception: learn how to accurately mask your serves and make you as unreadable as possible
    • Target practice: Improve your accuracy and ability to get the ball where you want it to go at a game like pace
  • Attacking

    Description: Get ready to take your hitting skills to new heights! This specialized volleyball clinic is tailored for players who want to elevate their offensive game, from approach to finish. Gain the skills and confidence to execute powerful, accurate hits every time.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Perfect Your Timing: Learn to read the set and time your approach for a stronger, more controlled hit.
    • Approach to the Right Spot: Master positioning techniques to ensure you're always in the optimal place for each attack.
    • Form and Jump Fundamentals: Improve your body mechanics and jump height, maximizing your power and reach.
    • Refine Your Arm Swing: Build a consistent, smooth arm swing that brings speed and precision to every hit.
    • Snap That Wrist: Learn how to finish each hit with a powerful wrist snap, adding spin and accuracy to dominate the court.
  • Backrow Defense

    Description: Join our Backrow Defense clinic and master the art of the dig! This session is designed for players who aren't afraid to hit the floor, focusing on reading hitters, lightning-fast reactions, and the pursuit mindset needed to keep every ball alive.

    What you'll learn: 

    • Reading the Hitter: Learn to anticipate the attack by watching the hitter’s shoulder and approach before the ball even crosses the net.
    • The "Pursuit" Mindset: Develop the relentless hustle needed to chase down shanked balls and tips—if it touches the floor, it shouldn't be without a dive.
    • Platform Discipline: Master the art of "quiet hands" to absorb high-velocity spikes and turn them into perfect, hittable passes.
    • Lateral Range & Footwork: Improve your "first step" explosiveness to cover more ground and close gaps in the seam.
    • Floor Skills & Emergency Techniques: Learn how to execute safe, efficient rolls and extensions (pancakes) to keep the play alive under pressure.
    • Defensive IQ: Understand court positioning and how to adjust your "base" depending on the block in front of you.

POSITION SPECIFIC CLINIC DESCRIPTIONS

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  • Pin Hitters (Outsides & Opposites)

    Description: Take your skills as an outside or opposite hitter to the next level with this specialized clinic designed to sharpen your offensive and defensive play. Perfect for outside hitters who want to dominate at the net and cover the court with confidence, this clinic focuses on everything from strategic hitting to blocking and back-row defense.

    Clinic Focus Areas:

    • Front & Back Row Attacking: Learn to be a threat from both the front and back row, maximizing your impact in every rally.
    • Blocking Opposite Hitters: Improve your blocking skills to effectively shut down the opposing hitters.
    • Court Coverage on Offense & Defense: Master positioning when you're not set and know how to support your teammates when on defense.
    • Seamless Transitions: Move efficiently between offense and defense to be ready for the next play.
    • Approach & Jump Techniques: Develop a powerful approach and effective jump for greater height and hitting strength.
    • On-the-Fly Hitting Decisions: Make smart, last-second choices in the air to outsmart blockers and keep defenses guessing.
    • Expanding Your Hitting Options: Add variety to your game with techniques like tipping, roll shots, and two-handed pushes.
    • Hitting IQ: Understand what shots are available, and choose high-percentage plays for maximum effectiveness.
    • Avoiding Blocks: Learn strategic tips to evade blockers and deliver more successful attacks.
    • Back-Row Defense from Position 6: Strengthen your back-row defense and positioning to confidently handle attacks in the back row.

  • Middle/Middle Blockers

    Decsription: Step up your game as a middle hitter with this focused clinic, designed to make you a versatile powerhouse on the court! Learn the essential skills for a dominant middle presence, from blocking every hitter to delivering smart, impactful shots. Whether you’re a seasoned middle or looking to perfect your technique, this clinic covers everything you need to excel.

    Highlights of the Clinic:

    • Aiming & Shot Selection: Master hitting techniques to place the ball where you want and score consistently.
    • Blocking All Hitters: Develop quick reactions and timing to effectively block attackers from any position.
    • Court Coverage: Position yourself strategically when not set, ensuring you’re always ready to support your teammates.
    • Smooth Transitions: Learn to move swiftly from anywhere on the court for seamless defense-to-offense play.
    • Approach & Jump Precision: Refine your approach and jump to achieve maximum height and power in every hit.
    • In-Air Decision Making: Gain the skills to read the defense mid-air and adjust your hit accordingly.
    • Explore Your Hitting Options: From powerful spikes to tips and roll shots, expand your hitting toolkit.
    • Versatile Shot Techniques: Improve your tipping, roll shotting, and two-handed push techniques to keep defenses guessing.
    • Hitting IQ: Identify high-percentage shots to hit and avoid, improving your offensive efficiency.
    • Block Avoidance: Learn to strategically avoid blockers and increase your chance of a successful hit.
  • Setter

    Description: Elevate your game as a setter with this high-impact clinic designed to refine every aspect of your playmaking abilities. Perfect for setters looking to master precision, consistency, and court leadership, this clinic will help you execute dynamic sets and enhance your defensive skills.

    Clinic Highlights:

    • Setting for All Positions & Tempos: Master setting to each position on the court, from quicks to high balls, for a well-rounded and unpredictable offense.
    • Footwork & Body Positioning: Improve your footwork and body alignment to deliver accurate, controlled sets under any condition.
    • Defensive Skills Front & Back Row: Build strength in front-row blocking and dig skills in the back row to contribute to your team’s defense.
    • Out-of-System Strategies: Learn what to do when you get the first contact in an out-of-system play, ensuring your team stays in control.
    • Defense-to-Offense Transitions: Seamlessly shift from defense to offense, getting into position to make smart, fast decisions and set up successful attacks.

  • Libero/Defensive Specialist

    Description; Strengthen your defensive game with this specialized clinic, crafted to elevate your skills as a Libero or Defensive Specialist! Designed to enhance your court awareness, digging abilities, and seamless back-row coverage, this clinic will equip you with the skills needed to anchor your team’s defense and execute with confidence.

    Key Focus Areas:

    • Positioning Against Hitters: Learn how to position yourself effectively for each attack, covering all angles to anticipate powerful shots and tips.
    • Supporting Hitters on Offense: Master the art of covering hitters when on offense, ensuring you’re ready to keep plays alive.
    • Digging Techniques: Sharpen your ability to dig both hard and soft-driven balls, using hands and platform techniques for controlled, accurate passes.
    • Out-of-System Setting & Deception: Step in as a backup setter when needed, learning how to mask your set to keep the opposing blockers guessing.
    • Serve Receive & Back-Row Control: Develop serve receive techniques to maintain control of the back row and improve team cohesion on reception.
    • Calling & Controlling Seams: Improve communication with your teammates by learning when and how to call seams, using effective seam management for a solid defensive line.