Friday was so many days ago that I’m afraid this recap isn’t going to be very good. I remember that we had 8 but one girl bailed out before we got to play much… darn her. Just Kidding!!! I’m glad she came for the amount of time she did. However we’ve been missing a particular setter for several weeks now and It’s about time she gets back.
We did lots and lots of review. There has been lots of improvement in all areas of the game. I was particularly impressed with our youngest Cassidy and her blocking technique and footwork. I can’t wait for her to make her 8th grade volleyball debut. We’ll all have to get together and go watch! Speaking of that, I’m sure we would love to have her come in and watch some high school games! I know I could put her to use taking stats at the end of the bench! Cassidy let me know if you want to help out!!
I saw some girls make some serious changes to the hitting. Some of you were doing a much better job staying behind the ball. You know who you are.
So this week is our last little gathering and I’m bummed I’ll have to miss it. I think Steve has a lot of playing planned so you’ll have lots of fun. Be sure to show up. The following week we will have 2 open gyms, one on Wednesday and one on Friday. I really encourage you all to come, I’ll be there along with lots of the other coaches you see lurking around. For those of you who don’t know what open gym is, its where we just go in and play. We’ll set up both courts and anyone who shows up will get to play. We might do a bit of hitting lines to get warmed up, but for the most part it’s play, play, play. Don’t be shy anyone hoping to play vball this fall is welcome to come! And I’m going to go as far as to welcome our lone 8th grader to open gym.
See you all when I get back!
Showing posts with label Group 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Group 2. Show all posts
July 27, 2009
July 19, 2009
Friday Recap
So Friday we spent some time working on hitting. We split into a couple groups, Steve took a group to hit off boxes and I took a group to work on everything leading up to the hit. I saw Jessica hit a couple really nice balls during the day, and Allison won our "approach off-with ball" competition. Meagan gets my most improved vote for the day for her work on hitting. She started really working hard on using good footwork and the hits looked good.
With only 2 weeks left, we will cover everything again, lots more passing, hitting and serving to come. Setters plan on setting a lot in the next 2 sessions.
Have a good week!
With only 2 weeks left, we will cover everything again, lots more passing, hitting and serving to come. Setters plan on setting a lot in the next 2 sessions.
Have a good week!
July 16, 2009
Last Friday
Well, I apologize for not posting anything recently. Alicia went and got married so I didn’t make it in on Friday. I heard good things about last weeks camp though and I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow night!
June 30, 2009
Friday's Recap
Ok I know, I know, I haven’t put up an update from Friday’s vball. First of all I’d like to say it was nice to see the 4 new faces and I hope they come back.
This week we worked on hitting again. We worked on keeping the ball out in front of you so you’re able to hit down. Nicole came in and helped out by demonstrating for us what it looks like if you keep the ball out in front. It looks like this: tight-ish set, no blocker, high reach, out in front of your right shoulder, and BAM straight down.
Keep working on your approaches and footwork at home because that will help you more than anything at this point.
We are off this week so enjoy your 4th of July weekend and I look forward to seeing you all again July 10th.
This week we worked on hitting again. We worked on keeping the ball out in front of you so you’re able to hit down. Nicole came in and helped out by demonstrating for us what it looks like if you keep the ball out in front. It looks like this: tight-ish set, no blocker, high reach, out in front of your right shoulder, and BAM straight down.
Keep working on your approaches and footwork at home because that will help you more than anything at this point.
We are off this week so enjoy your 4th of July weekend and I look forward to seeing you all again July 10th.
June 22, 2009
Friday Recap
Friday we did a bunch of transition work. I know it is a little more advanced than what some of you are used to but I think it went well. If you only take one thing away from the whole night, take the following concept: volleyball is played before you get the ball. Once the ball has arrived it's a little to late to make corrections to your form. You need to always be ready to get the ball, and when the ball is heading your direction you need to be as prepared as possible for that brief contact. I'm telling you, if you really worked hard on always getting into position and using good form, you'd be set. Once you're in the air and trying to hit the ball, it's a little to late to stay behind it, Or once the serve is contacting your arms, its a little to late to get your butt behind the ball.
It was nice to see Jessica and Molly who we haven't seen yet this summer. Jessica stepped right in and did some fantastic transition work, and I think she grew since last season.
Next week we are going back to hitting. We will be missing some of the setters so we will work more on form and probably use the ball machine to set for us. If you read this, I want to you do 15 approaches every day. Even if you think you've got a good approach, it is always good to do some big approaches, REALLY BIG approaches.
It was nice to see Jessica and Molly who we haven't seen yet this summer. Jessica stepped right in and did some fantastic transition work, and I think she grew since last season.
Next week we are going back to hitting. We will be missing some of the setters so we will work more on form and probably use the ball machine to set for us. If you read this, I want to you do 15 approaches every day. Even if you think you've got a good approach, it is always good to do some big approaches, REALLY BIG approaches.
June 10, 2009
Last Nights Recap
So last night we only had 2 girls show up. We only went for an hour but I think they were both pretty worn out. About 25 minutes of passing and 35 minutes of hitting. Cassidy b used a phrase that I'm now very fond of. She took a big approach just to catch the ball, turn around, and say she didn't want to hit it because she "has a strategy" and that set didn't feel right. Marina finished pretty strong with some solid hits at the end and was doing a good job "showing me her shoulder"
Well that's it for now. I hope everyone is enjoying thier week. Remember: No Vball Friday. Gym is closed so Group 2 wont be in there until June 19. Group 1's next day is June 18th.
Well that's it for now. I hope everyone is enjoying thier week. Remember: No Vball Friday. Gym is closed so Group 2 wont be in there until June 19. Group 1's next day is June 18th.
June 6, 2009
Jedi Master Jayme - Week 2 Recap Revised
Wow, I was obviously not paying a lot of attention last night when I wrote that recap because I missed a couple very important parts.
First of all, the best part of the whole session, and I think you'll agree, was the Star Wars skit brought to you by Rochelle and myself. I know it took a couple trys to get it right, but it was good wasn't it? For those of you who missed out... here goes:
Luke Skywalker(Rochelle): "But master Yoda I can't lift the boat from the swamp."
Master Yoda (me): "Use the force young Jedi"
Luke Skywalker: "I'll try." (Skeptically)
Master Yoda: "No! Try Not! Do, or do not. There is no try."
Yes yes, I realize we missed a line in there somewhere but that is how it was supposed to go. You got the point I'm sure. Do you think we have a career in acting? Maybe that will be my next poll question. Maybe not.
The second part was during a serving demonstration. Besides getting laughed at for my rackety arm comments and the hit a tennis ball with a rope analogy, I really liked the part about types of serves.
My Question: What are 2 types of serves?
Your Answer: underhand, overhand and jump.
Well I'll admit you through me off a bit and had me laughing with that. You are very correct, those are types of serves. The answer I was looking for was Top Spin and Floater though. Now we can combine them and come up with all sorts of serves like a jump topspin or a overhand floater.
Well now that I've gone over the better parts I'll leave you to reminisce about that wonderful Jedi impersonation. Oh and for any of you who would like to start calling me Jedi Master Jayme, I will allow it.
First of all, the best part of the whole session, and I think you'll agree, was the Star Wars skit brought to you by Rochelle and myself. I know it took a couple trys to get it right, but it was good wasn't it? For those of you who missed out... here goes:
Luke Skywalker(Rochelle): "But master Yoda I can't lift the boat from the swamp."
Master Yoda (me): "Use the force young Jedi"
Luke Skywalker: "I'll try." (Skeptically)
Master Yoda: "No! Try Not! Do, or do not. There is no try."
Yes yes, I realize we missed a line in there somewhere but that is how it was supposed to go. You got the point I'm sure. Do you think we have a career in acting? Maybe that will be my next poll question. Maybe not.
The second part was during a serving demonstration. Besides getting laughed at for my rackety arm comments and the hit a tennis ball with a rope analogy, I really liked the part about types of serves.
My Question: What are 2 types of serves?
Your Answer: underhand, overhand and jump.
Well I'll admit you through me off a bit and had me laughing with that. You are very correct, those are types of serves. The answer I was looking for was Top Spin and Floater though. Now we can combine them and come up with all sorts of serves like a jump topspin or a overhand floater.
Well now that I've gone over the better parts I'll leave you to reminisce about that wonderful Jedi impersonation. Oh and for any of you who would like to start calling me Jedi Master Jayme, I will allow it.
June 5, 2009
Week 2 Recap
So day 2 has concluded and I think we witnessed some real big improvements today.
First of all, I have to start with the setters. They were putting a lot of balls in the target towards the end. The form was looking great. Devynn lead with 3 sets in a row in the target. Miranda fell just short of 3 with a ball that bounced of the “rim”. She finished with 2. Our goal next time should be 5.
I didn’t watch the passing but I heard a bit of what was going on because a certain Mr. Reynolds felt the need to talk right through our setting drill. I think the passing must have gone fairly well though because during the last drill, there was some great passes made. Cassidy A. had some very nice passes which won her a trip to the hitting line where she had a couple pretty nice hits as well. The hitting must have gone equally well because plenty of you were doing big approaches and hitting the ball soundly.
So that’s that. Next week I’m leaning towards a digging/transition day but we’ll see. Remember to call or email me if you won’t be there!
Oh one more thing for both groups: For those of you who intend on going to other vball camps this summer, I encourage you to continue practicing good form. You’ll get plenty more playing in so you might as well keep using good habits, even if we’re not there reminding you. J
First of all, I have to start with the setters. They were putting a lot of balls in the target towards the end. The form was looking great. Devynn lead with 3 sets in a row in the target. Miranda fell just short of 3 with a ball that bounced of the “rim”. She finished with 2. Our goal next time should be 5.
I didn’t watch the passing but I heard a bit of what was going on because a certain Mr. Reynolds felt the need to talk right through our setting drill. I think the passing must have gone fairly well though because during the last drill, there was some great passes made. Cassidy A. had some very nice passes which won her a trip to the hitting line where she had a couple pretty nice hits as well. The hitting must have gone equally well because plenty of you were doing big approaches and hitting the ball soundly.
So that’s that. Next week I’m leaning towards a digging/transition day but we’ll see. Remember to call or email me if you won’t be there!
Oh one more thing for both groups: For those of you who intend on going to other vball camps this summer, I encourage you to continue practicing good form. You’ll get plenty more playing in so you might as well keep using good habits, even if we’re not there reminding you. J
May 29, 2009
Group 2 Recap 5-29-2009
Alrighty, so Group 2 met up a few hours ago and did a large amount of hitting. If you are sore, I'm sorry. It's good for ya :)
We only had 9 people show so it was a little quiet in the gym for awhile but we got in the swing of things pretty quickly. (And literally... ba ding ding!! thats my drum roll, you'll get used to it.) Everyone was video taped individually and we took a look at form and where improvements could be made. I think there is quite a bit of potential among the younger group. Well there is quite a bit of potential among the old hags too but I'm not talking about them at the moment.
So in the end we played a "hit until you miss" game, no tips/no tape and although I was busy going through video tape with individual players, other coaches mentioned a couple people who had some nice hitting streaks. Kellie and Marina both did some nice approaches and really hit the ball well. I saw Kasara get a hold of a couple herself.
We had a group of outsides that thought the were cute little birdies as they dug and transitioned, I think the biggest improvement of the night goes to that group. The went from moving like cute little birdies to crouching tiger hidden dragon.
So one thing I forgot to tell you all is that Alicia is getting married in 43 days. If you find yourself in her company again soon be sure to say congratulations and thank her for spending time with us when she could be planning her wedding. Make sure you thank Abby too, she is nice enough to find a babysitter just to come watch you all improve. And Steve too, although I must say I enjoy when he says things like, "oh I just need 30 more seconds" because he does that to me all the time "hurry Jayme! Are you almost finished Jayme? Put your shoes on faster Jayme!" haha... it is good for him to be rushed sometimes :)
Well I suppose thats it. Once again, sorry if you can't walk tomorrow. It will get better I swear. It will probably get worse before it gets better though.
We only had 9 people show so it was a little quiet in the gym for awhile but we got in the swing of things pretty quickly. (And literally... ba ding ding!! thats my drum roll, you'll get used to it.) Everyone was video taped individually and we took a look at form and where improvements could be made. I think there is quite a bit of potential among the younger group. Well there is quite a bit of potential among the old hags too but I'm not talking about them at the moment.
So in the end we played a "hit until you miss" game, no tips/no tape and although I was busy going through video tape with individual players, other coaches mentioned a couple people who had some nice hitting streaks. Kellie and Marina both did some nice approaches and really hit the ball well. I saw Kasara get a hold of a couple herself.
We had a group of outsides that thought the were cute little birdies as they dug and transitioned, I think the biggest improvement of the night goes to that group. The went from moving like cute little birdies to crouching tiger hidden dragon.
So one thing I forgot to tell you all is that Alicia is getting married in 43 days. If you find yourself in her company again soon be sure to say congratulations and thank her for spending time with us when she could be planning her wedding. Make sure you thank Abby too, she is nice enough to find a babysitter just to come watch you all improve. And Steve too, although I must say I enjoy when he says things like, "oh I just need 30 more seconds" because he does that to me all the time "hurry Jayme! Are you almost finished Jayme? Put your shoes on faster Jayme!" haha... it is good for him to be rushed sometimes :)
Well I suppose thats it. Once again, sorry if you can't walk tomorrow. It will get better I swear. It will probably get worse before it gets better though.
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