Bluejay VolleyLab

1:00-2:00pm

Best for:

• Setters
• Liberos
• Defensive Specialists

Other positions that benefit:

Out-of-system (OOS) balls don’t belong to one position. Every player must be prepared to handle second contact in match play.

• Middles build confidence using their hands when the setter is unavailable
• Pins prepare to set from the back row using hands or platform

Focus areas include:

• Setting technique & footwork
• Decision-making in OOS situations
• Communication & volleyball IQ
• Game-like reps under pressure

💡 This lab builds adaptability and confidence when the play breaks down.

2:00-3:00pm

Best for:

• Liberos
• Defensive Specialists (DSs)
• Pin hitters

Other positions that benefit:

• Setters often start matches serving and set the tone early
• Serving is the only fully controllable skill in volleyball
• Strong serve receive is the foundation of every offense

Focus areas include:

• Consistent, aggressive serving
• Serve-receive footwork & platform control
• Reading servers and ball flight
• Competitive, high-rep drills

💡 This lab focuses on consistency, confidence, and point-scoring pressure.

3:00-4:00pm

Best for:

• Pin hitters
• Middles
• Liberos
• Defensive Specialists

Other positions that benefit:

• Teams often attack Zone 1 to take the setter out of the play — setters must be confident defenders
• Every player should be able to put a competitive attack over the net, even from the back row
• Free balls should be an emergency move, not a default option

Focus areas include:

• Attacking mechanics & shot selection
• Defensive positioning & reads
• Transition from defense to offense
• Competitive, game-like rallies

💡 This lab builds point-scoring ability and rally-extending defense.