Jim Barnes: Winning the Middle on Offense & Defense

with Jim Barnes,
University of Iowa Head Volleyball Coach;
Tulane University Head Coach from 2016 to 2021;
Baylor University Head Coach from 2004 to 2015;
2009 Sweet Sixteen;
University of Wyoming Head Coach from 2001 to 2003;
Lamar University Head Coach from 1996 to 2001;
2x Southland Conference Coach of the Year;
McNeese State Assistant Coach from 1990 to 1996

Transform Your Middle Game

Iowa's Jim Barnes unveils a comprehensive approach to dominating the middle of the court. This instructional video is packed with insights and strategies to enhance both your offense and defense around the middle hitter.

• Enhance Middle Hitter Effectiveness: Learn adjustments to make your middle hitter a consistent and powerful weapon on the court.
• Defensive Strategies: Equip your blockers and backcourt with techniques to effectively defend against opposing middle hitters.

Redefine Hitting Locations for Greater Success

Discover why Jim Barnes-coached teams are known for masterful middle hitters. Coach Barnes shares innovative tweaks to redefine hitting options, increasing opportunities against single blockers. Explore drills designed to integrate these adjustments seamlessly into your team's play.

Train for Speed and Power in the Middle

Master the art of setting up quick tempo and power hitting opportunities for your middle hitters. Barnes demonstrates techniques for both in-system speed attacks and out-of-system power plays, ensuring your middle hitters can excel in any situation. Learn the vital connection between digging philosophy and setter strategy to maximize your middle's effectiveness.

Neutralize the Opposing Middle Hitter

Gain the upper hand with serving strategies that disrupt the opponent's middle hitter. Coach Barnes details blocking and backcourt techniques, including ways to involve pin hitters in defending the middle. Learn how to adjust your backcourt setup to dig more effectively against middle attacks.

Comprehensive Strategies for All Skill Levels

Coach Barnes provides a variety of actionable strategies tailored to different skill levels, complete with statistical tracking methods to monitor your team's performance in the middle. You will see how to emphasize team-wide improvement on middle hitting offense while fortifying your defense against opposing middle hitters.

Don't miss this opportunity to recharge and refocus your volleyball coaching approach to the middle! Equip your team with the skills and strategies to dominate the middle with Coach Barnes' expert guidance!

57 minutes.  2024.