Called the "red defense," the rotation style defensive system may be very beneficial to your program, based on your personnel; you must have a strong middle blocker, two left sides that can cover a lot of court and a middle back that is good at moving to her left. This defense is particularly good when the opponent is attacking the left side. In a practice setting, Egbert shows all of the slides and adjustments when the ball comes from the left side attacker. A 2 set, or middle attack, creates a different alignment (it is demonstrated). The right side attacker presents yet another alignment and set of adjustments from base set. The best way to teach this defense is from the boxes, allowing the coach to place the ball from different positions at the net. Egbert does an excellent job of detailing the rotation on each different situation. Also included are a number of drills to work each area of this defense.

51 minutes. 2007.

Defense starts with attitude, but players must also know the proper defensive techniques to keep the ball off the floor. In this DVD, Coach Shoji stresses the keys to good defense - the proper defensive stance and keeping the shoulders square. He explains the proper footwork and stance to dig techniques, running to the ball and rolls. Shoji explains the responsibilities of the base position and middle back position and also shares what he has found to be the most effective coordination between the right front and off blocker and the right back and middle back. All of the techniques and responsibilities are explained and demonstrated in live drill settings. These techniques will help your team keep the ball in the air and give your setter options.

51 minutes. 2006.

For the younger and/or developing players, Mary Wise believes that serving is perhaps the most important skill in volleyball, while blocking and digging development can be especially difficult. In Part 1 of this three-part presentation, Wise serves up 14 different drills and progressions for the overhand serve. Beginning with the skill of throwing the ball, she progresses to close-to-the-net serves and into more advanced competitive drills; such as target serving. In Part 2, Wise goes through a 12 drill progression for blocking. She begins the blocking progress without a ball or net and adds hitting, jumping, boxes and footwork. She ends the segment with competitive drills. In Part 3, Wise repeats her simple to complex progression for digging. She uses eight drills that progress from catching and lifting drills and ends with aggressive, fearless digging. This is a great DVD that has something for every player on your team.

44 minutes. 2005.

In this long awaited video, Mick Haley shares the defensive system that his team's success has centered around. He describes his system as "a system that breathes, that is flexible, and easy to put in, and can be used at every level." Haley begins with a "common language" segment, sharing his systems of identifying and numbering positions and zones with the goal of simplicity. In Part 1, "Concepts," Haley shares a detailed lesson on 12 concepts that are "rules to live by" and serve as the building blocks for bringing specificity to his defensive strategy. In Part 2, "Defensive Systems," Haley presents a complete comprehensive marker board breakdown of his Rotation Defense, including area assignments, responsibilities, and variations. In Part 3, "On the Court," Haley takes you through the defense step by step with his players demonstrating the system and it's nuances. Not only do you get the benefit of the system itself, you get the added benefit of one of the world's top coaches, in action, drilling his team with defense. You will see how Haley motives, teaches, and holds his players accountable for every phase of the system! To further enhance understanding the defense, Haley includes game footage showing the system in action and at game speed.

59 minutes. 2006.