Darrin McBroom: Out of System Drills, Competitive, High Intensity Drills + Focus on Setters/Middles

with Darrin McBroom,
Drake University Head Women's Coach;
2020 Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year;
Iowa Western Community College Head Coach (2009-2012);
four straight Division I National Tournament appearances;
2012 AVCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year;
MCC-Longview Head Coach (2005-2008);
2x Division II National Tournament appearances

In this video, Coach Darrin McBroom emphasizes the importance of executing high level play when out of system on the court. He challenges his team to focus on setting a tone at the beginning of each set by getting out to a quick start. You will see Coach McBroom challenge his players with a series of competitive drills that reinforce becoming comfortable in uncomfortable situations during a match.

This practice segment is filled with drills that focus on out of system court play. McBroom constantly encourages his players to focus on being an aggressive force and looking to score in any situation on the court. All of the drills in this video create opportunities for players to practice urgency-related scenarios while focusing on good decision making.

Warm-Up and Competitive Team Drills

Coach McBroom encourages his players to get their minds engaged with their first touches of the ball on the court. The Butterfly Drill gives players multiple repetitions of passing, serving and back row attacks at a slower pace that allows a focus on technique. Through multiple drill progressions, McBroom emphasizes passing angles that players should utilize to provide a setter with multiple attack options.

During this practice, Coach McBroom encourages his players to be competitive in every drill. Fast starts and cooperative goals are emphasized in several drills. The 25 with 3 Drill will push your athletes to pursue every single ball with increased intensity at game speed.

Out of System Drills

McBroom's out of system drills encourage players to rely on their speed and strength to pursue the next point. With quick and strong transitions, athletes are able to keep the ball in front of them, even in stressful out of system play. Coach McBroom advises his attackers to get deep in order to get big swings, regardless of where the set takes them. All of the out of system drills shown can be adjusted to focus on different positions getting multiple repetitions. These drills will prepare your team for a multitude of situations they will experience in match play.

The drills in this video from Coach McBroom are challenging and game-like. Add them to your practices today to increase your players' competitiveness and ability to be comfortable in out of system play!

128 minutes. 2021.