CoachTube Volleyball: Cecile Reynaud's 7 Key 7: Know the Angles of Pursuit

Watch former Florida State Univ. head volleybal coach, Cecile Reynaud's full coaching course at this link:


About this Course

Putting together a great defense for volleyball should always involve adhering to certain guiding principles. Featuring information and ideas from one of the most respected volleyball coaches in the game, 20 Keys to a Great Volleyball Defense details twenty insightful considerations concerning what steps can be undertaken to help ensure that a team has a fundamentally sound defense. The course is designed as a resource for volleyball coaches at all competitive levels.

Among the topics covered:

• Covering in three steps
• Stop on contact
• Expect the ball to come to you every time
• 120 degrees
• Always lead with your head
• Know the angles of pursuit
• Lean into the ball when you dig it
• High and hanging
• Forearm ball control
• Move in the same plane
• Know where the sidelines and endlines are
• See the ball underneath the block
• Protect your shoes

• Penetrate the net low and tight

Coach Credentials

Cecile ReynaudVolleyball Educator and Retired Coach

Dr. Cecile Reynaud is a well-known volleyball educator and a retired coach of the Florida State Lady Seminoles volleyball team. She is currently an associate professor with the sport management program at Florida State University. She also served as an interim assistant athletic director and senior women's administrator at Florida State University from 1994-95. She has served as a television color analyst for collegiate volleyball matches on Fox Sports Net South, Sunshine Network and ESPN. 
Reynaud compiled an impressive 635-325-1 (.660) record at Florida State, which places her in an elite group of only eight active coaches with 600 wins. She was also a past elected president of the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Reynaud ranks 11th nationally in career victories among active Division I coaches.
A 1975 graduate of Southwest Missouri State University. Reynaud enjoyed an outstanding athletic career on the volleyball team and was twice named among the Outstanding College Athletes in America. In 1983, she was inducted into the school's Women's Athletics Hall of Fame. Reynaud added "Dr." to her name in the spring of 1998 after completing her doctorate degree in athletic administration at Florida State.

Anna Myers - 2019 Setter / Skills Video (Volleyball) and Sports Doping and the Price of Winning

Anna Myers 2019 Setter [Video below]

Sports Doping and the Price of Winning
By Anna Kelly (Article originally published from 2005-2007)

Since I live in the Bay Area, it has been impossible to escape the daily local news coverage dealing with the Barry Bonds perjury trial taking place in San Francisco. He has been accused of lying to a grand jury in 2003 about whether he knowingly used steroids. Although Bonds is suspected of having taken steroids, he certainly wouldn’t be the first athlete to use performance enhancing drugs in hopes of becoming a champion. Doping in sports has a long history. The term "doping" has been suggested to originate from many different places. In Southern Africa during the 18th century, an alcoholic drink known as "dop" was used as a stimulant in ceremonial dances. A thick dipping sauce the Dutch called "doop" came to be known in America as a mixture that caused sedation, hallucinations, and confusion. During the late 1800’s and into 1900, the word "dope" was referred as a narcotic drug that could also be used on racehorses to influence their performance. Throughout antiquity, men have searched for ways to help their bodies work harder and last longer. During the 19th century, Doctor Albert Schweitzer observed that the people of Gabon (on the western coast of Central Africa) would eat certain leaves or roots that would help them work contentedly and vigorously all day without feeling tired, hungry, and thirsty. Athletes have always found ways to enhance their stamina and performance. During an endurance walking race in Britain, one of the participants named Abraham Wood stated in 1807 that he had used opium to keep himself awake for 24 hours while competing. These kinds of endurance sports, such as walking races that stretched over 500 miles, became such popular spectator sports, that promoters were eager to exploit them. Similar events were then held for cyclists with six-day races which soon spread across the Atlantic. With monetary prizes increasing as more crowds paid to watch, cyclists were more motivated to stay awake longer to cover greater distances. This opened the door for all kinds of treatments and drugs to be given to these athletes to enhance performance. But instead of helping the rider, the drugs made them suffer hallucinations. It made them become temporarily insane during the contest. Cocaine was even used in some of these concoctions in hopes that a rider who got tired by a six-day race would be able to get their second wind. During the 1904 Summer Olympics the use of strychnine was thought necessary to survive demanding races. Even doctors at the time pointed out how useful the use of these drugs was to athletes in long-distance races. Thomas J. Hicks, who won the Olympic marathon in 1904, was given an injection of strychnine and a glass of brandy during the race. Although his health eventually recovered, during the competition he was described as being "between life and death." An amphetamine known as Benzedrine made its first appearance during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Its street name was "speed." This amphetamine caused a deficiency in judgment and heightened risk-taking tendencies thought to be beneficial in sports. Although anabolic steroids were first identified and synthesized in the 1930’s, its use in sports didn’t begin until 1954. The Russians used it on their weightlifters who obtained impressive results with more weight gain and strength. Soon steroid use would become prevalent in Olympic athletes, football players, bodybuilders, and athletes from other sports as well.

Savannah Matthews, class of 2019, OH/Opposite, volleyball recruiting video and How to spike a volleyball and more!

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[Video below]-Savannah is number 36 and she plays both left and right side. As a freshman, she has a 29 inch vertical jump, touching 9'10" in her approach jump. See NCSA website for her recruiting profile information and more video clips. 

How to spike a volleyball and more!

By: Andor Gyulai

Whether you are an indoor volleyball player or beach volleyball player, you got to perfect your Volleyball spiking technique. If you are a player you know how important it is to learn how to spike a volleyball correctly. Only if you have tried playing or hitting the volleyball, you will come to know the difficulty and the effort you need to put in. It is important to consistently perform a task till the end of a match. So you got to master the volleyball spiking technique first.

A volleyball should be between 9 and 10 ounces and the ball pressure should generally be between 4.3 to 4.6 pounds. The technique that should be used to play indoor and beach volleyball differs.

Beach Volleyball hitting technique:

While spiking a volleyball in a beach court, your jump plays an important role. You need to perfect the art of jumping and hitting the ball over the net. Jumping on a beach is lot more difficult than on a hard surface. On sand you don’t have the grip to pump yourself up which you easily get in a hard court. So the first thing you need to get used to is to your beach court; and one thing that you need to practice is planting your feet hard before you jump. By doing so you won’t sink much when you try to jump. 

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Since you are interested in volleyball, this theory knowledge would not help you to understand the game or the effort that you need to put for playing an actual volleyball game. Hence it is necessary to take a volleyball coaching. And apart from that you can also watch volleyball videos to understand more about this game. There are many videos uploaded on the internet by the volleyball professionals; you can watch them and try it when you are on the field. You can find videos about the different techniques like Indoor Volleyball Hitting Technique, and different volleyball tips.

Now you know spiking is an important feature in a volleyball game. Now let’s look at the other basic factors that you need to master. That is your hand positions – one is the wrapped fist hand position and the other is the cupped palm position. Both the hand positions have to be followed strictly to get the maximum effect while hitting a ball. While serving a volleyball, you can either try the overhand or the underhand method to hit the ball. When passing a ball to your partner you need to use your forearm to make the passing as smooth as possible. Another valuable volleyball tip is that you also need to make sure that when your opponent hits the ball or to finish a point, you either need to block it or try to pass it to your partner. It is better to block a ball while the intention of your opponent is to finish a point. To block, you need to stay close to the net and leap up when the ball crosses the net.

Now you got a fair idea about how to play and the different techniques used while playing volleyball. Perfect these techniques and be a volleyball professional.

 Andor Gyulai is the author of this article on How to spike a volleyball . Find more information about Volleyball Spiking Technique here.

Jordyn Kelly Class of 2019 Volleyball Recruiting Video and How to spike a volleyball and more! Presented on US Sports Net by Smarthome

How to spike a volleyball and more!

By: Andor Gyulai

Whether you are an indoor volleyball player or beach volleyball player, you got to perfect your Volleyball spiking technique. If you are a player you know how important it is to learn how to spike a volleyball correctly. Only if you have tried playing or hitting the volleyball, you will come to know the difficulty and the effort you need to put in. It is important to consistently perform a task till the end of a match. So you got to master the volleyball spiking technique first.

A volleyball should be between 9 and 10 ounces and the ball pressure should generally be between 4.3 to 4.6 pounds. The technique that should be used to play indoor and beach volleyball differs.

Beach Volleyball hitting technique:

While spiking a volleyball in a beach court, your jump plays an important role. You need to perfect the art of jumping and hitting the ball over the net. Jumping on a beach is lot more difficult than on a hard surface. On sand you don’t have the grip to pump yourself up which you easily get in a hard court. So the first thing you need to get used to is to your beach court; and one thing that you need to practice is planting your feet hard before you jump. By doing so you won’t sink much when you try to jump. 

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Since you are interested in volleyball, this theory knowledge would not help you to understand the game or the effort that you need to put for playing an actual volleyball game. Hence it is necessary to take a volleyball coaching. And apart from that you can also watch volleyball videos to understand more about this game. There are many videos uploaded on the internet by the volleyball professionals; you can watch them and try it when you are on the field. You can find videos about the different techniques like Indoor Volleyball Hitting Technique, and different volleyball tips.

Now you know spiking is an important feature in a volleyball game. Now let’s look at the other basic factors that you need to master. That is your hand positions – one is the wrapped fist hand position and the other is the cupped palm position. Both the hand positions have to be followed strictly to get the maximum effect while hitting a ball. While serving a volleyball, you can either try the overhand or the underhand method to hit the ball. When passing a ball to your partner you need to use your forearm to make the passing as smooth as possible. Another valuable volleyball tip is that you also need to make sure that when your opponent hits the ball or to finish a point, you either need to block it or try to pass it to your partner. It is better to block a ball while the intention of your opponent is to finish a point. To block, you need to stay close to the net and leap up when the ball crosses the net.

Now you got a fair idea about how to play and the different techniques used while playing volleyball. Perfect these techniques and be a volleyball professional.

Andor Gyulai is the author of this article on How to spike a volleyball . Find more information about Volleyball Spiking Technique here.

Savannah Matthews, class of 2019, OH/Opposite, volleyball recruiting video and How to Choose a College

Savannah is number 36 and she plays both left and right side. As a freshman, she has a 29 inch vertical jump, touching 9'10" in her approach jump. See NCSA website for her recruiting profile information and more video clips. [Full Video Below]

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How to Choose a College

By: Gloria Smith

Since education is closely intertwined with society’s "to do" for one’s success; going to college is one of the major decisions a person has to make in building a career and future. That is why choosing the right college that best fits one’s personality and interests is just as important.

Choosing a college because everyone is going there or because it belongs to the top-rank school listing does not take into account who you are, what you want and who you become. It is important to remember that what makes one school the perfect college for one may prove to be one you will regret. Nevertheless, there are essential factors that students should consider in how to choose a college.

Type of Institution. Schools are generally private or public. Public schools are primarily funded by the state where they are located. These colleges provide excellent education at a price much lower than private colleges. However, private colleges offer generous financial aids. It pays to consider both public and private colleges.

Academic Goals. This is a key factor in choosing a college. You need to consider what you really want to be trained in. Be sure to pursue a course or major that interests you, not just one that will lead you to a good career. If you are inclined to take up a certain course or major, take time to evaluate the college’s facilities and offerings in that area to make sure the school has adequate resources.

School Size/Population. Schools may range from a small college with just under 5,000 students or a large university with up to 50,000+ students. A large university usually offers a wide choice of course and majors including up-to-date facilities whereas small colleges offer smaller classes as well as bigger chances to participate in campus activities. However, facilities may be limited. Think it over – Will you be overwhelmed by a large population or be challenged to excel in such an environment?

Campus Setting/Environment. Enjoying college life will largely depend on one’s day-today existence in a college campus. The physical environment of the college may be a major factor. Some people prefer the modern lifestyle of a metropolitan city while others relish a more rural setting. The social scene inside the campus – extracurricular activities, fraternities and sororities, athletics and even the racial mix can have a significant effect on campus life. Where will you be most comfortable and happiest living the next four years of your life?

Financial Aid. A major hurdle in attending college to many is how to pay for it. Most colleges offer scholarship packages to students who have excelled in academics, the performing arts or athletics. Financial aid may also come in the form of grants from companies, study loans and work study. The latter is generally a job offered on or off campus.

Recommendations. A positive way to start the school search is to talk to teachers, counselors, friends and family especially your parents. These people will have sound advice and since they know you, will most likely recommend a school that they see will fit you.