Volleyball drills with balloons: Combining technique and fun in a playful way

Volleyball is a dynamic sport that revolves around technique, speed, and teamwork. For beginners and young players, mastering ball control and the correct movements can sometimes be challenging. A fun and effective way to learn basic techniques is by training with balloons! Balloons are lightweight, move slower than a volleyball, and give players more time to perfect their technique. In this blog you will discover various volleyball drills with balloons that enhance both enjoyment and technical skills.

Why train with balloons?

Balloons are ideal for beginner players because they:

• Provide more time to execute movements correctly.
• Reduce fear of hard balls and injuries.
• Improve coordination, as balloon movements are more unpredictable than a volleyball.
• Increase fun and motivation, especially for younger players.

Volleybal drills with balloons

Let’s start with some examples of drills that we have recorded on video for you.

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Volleyballoon with bounce

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Balloon game

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バレーボール・オーバーヘッド

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バレーボール・バンプ

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Ball control drills

Do you want to train your players’ ボールコントロール? Then exercises with a balloon are perfect. Here are some examples of balloon exercises focused on ball control.

1. Balloon Tag

This is a fun warm-up drill that helps players develop reaction speed and ball control.

• Each player gets a balloon and must keep it in the air while moving.
• A designated “tagger” tries to knock other players’ balloons to the ground.
• If a player loses their balloon, they assist the tagger.
• Encourage players to use different techniques: underhand, overhead, or alternating hands.

2. Overhead and Underhand Play

• Have players hit the balloon to themselves using overhead and underhand techniques.
• Count how many times they can keep the balloon up without it falling.
• Variation: Have them do this in pairs, passing the balloon back and forth.

Drills for setting and spiking

You can also use balloon drills to improve control during セッティング そして スパイク. Here are some examples for セッティング トレーニングメニュー そして spiking drills:

3. Overhead set target

• Hang a hoop from the net or place a box on an elevated surface.
• Players attempt to pass the balloon through the hoop or into the box using an overhead set.
• This improves precision and control over the setting motion.

4. Spike timing

• A coach or teammate holds a balloon up and lets it slowly fall.
• The player must time their jump correctly to hit the balloon with a strong spiking motion.
• This enhances timing and attacking technique.

Drills for teamwork

With balloons, you can perfectly work on teamwork. Here are two examples for you:

5. Balloon Rally

• Two players must keep a balloon in the air between them using only overhead or underhand hits.
• How long can they keep it up without letting it fall?
• Variation: Have them move across the court while keeping the rally going.

6. Balloon Race

• Create pairs and give each pair one balloon.
• The players must keep the balloon in the air while moving from one side of the court to the other.
• This encourages communication, teamwork, and ball control.

Make It Competitive

To keep motivation high, turn many drills into a competition. Who can keep the balloon in the air the longest? Who can execute the most consecutive overhead sets? Adding a competitive element creates extra challenge and engagement.

結論

Volleyball drills with balloons are a fun and effective way to improve technique, coordination, and teamwork. Especially for beginners and young players, they provide a valuable addition to regular training sessions. The balloon’s slow movement gives players more time to refine their hits and motions without fearing hard impacts. VolleyballXL offers plenty of exciting ideas for balloon volleyball drills and is here to help you get the most out of your training. Add these drills to your routine and watch your players grow in their volleyball skills while having fun!