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EPISODE · Oct 5, 2025 · 30 MIN

Hit Hard! When Your Team Can't Score and NFHS Learning Center

from The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball · host Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss various techniques and strategies for improving hitting power in volleyball. They explore the importance of observing players, choosing the right attackers, and training effectively for live play. The conversation also delves into innovative scoring strategies for teams struggling to score points, emphasizing the need for tactical awareness and aggression. Additionally, they share valuable resources for coaches looking to enhance their training methods.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Resources of the Weekhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-arm-mechanics-importance-of-torque-and-arm-height/   Kerry McDonaldhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-an-aggressive-approach-for-a-more-powerful-swing/  Mark  Barnardhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-drill-train-players-to-take-more-aggressive-swings/  Ken MurczekResource Recommnedation of the WeekNational Federation of High School Sports Learning Center https://nfhslearn.com/?courseID=38000&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20000332448&gbraid=0AAAAACua-Lx9IP20_5z3m_3CdNgDucx64&gclid=CjwKCAjwi4PHBhA-EiwAnjTHuVpremYi2wuV4dUgUzwwMW9nS_1TIwRE3u8zyxDxSNPkCH3BM5tDDRoCH-0QAvD_BwECheck out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ &The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Balltime at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss various techniques and strategies for improving hitting power in volleyball. They explore the importance of observing players, choosing the right attackers, and training effectively for live play. The conversation also delves into innovative scoring strategies for teams struggling to score points, emphasizing the need for tactical awareness and aggression. Additionally, they share valuable resources for coaches looking to enhance their training methods.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Resources of the Weekhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-arm-mechanics-importance-of-torque-and-arm-height/   Kerry McDonaldhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-an-aggressive-approach-for-a-more-powerful-swing/  Mark  Barnardhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-drill-train-players-to-take-more-aggressive-swings/  Ken MurczekResource Recommnedation of the WeekNational Federation of High School Sports Learning Center https://nfhslearn.com/?courseID=38000&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20000332448&gbraid=0AAAAACua-Lx9IP20_5z3m_3CdNgDucx64&gclid=CjwKCAjwi4PHBhA-EiwAnjTHuVpremYi2wuV4dUgUzwwMW9nS_1TIwRE3u8zyxDxSNPkCH3BM5tDDRoCH-0QAvD_BwECheck out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ &The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Balltime at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

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