Kirsten Bernthal Booth: Out-of-System Training for Better Ball Control & Offensive Pressure

with Kirsten Bernthal Booth
Creighton University Head Coach (2003-2025);
2024 Elite Eight;
2024 Big East Coach of the Year;
2024 AVCA West Region Coach of the Year;
2024 Season: 32-3 overall, 18-0 conference;
11th consecutive year as Regular Season Champions (2024);
10x Big East Tournament Champions (Big East record);
14x NCAA appearances;
2016 Elite Eight;
2016 VolleyballMag.com National Coach of the Year;
3x National Coach of the Year;
6x Conference Coach of the Year;
5x AVCA East Region Coach of the Year;
613 career wins (233 losses);
All-time wins leader at Creighton (502 wins at Creighton)

Turn Chaos Into Points: Learn How to Build a Confident, Game-Ready Out-of-System Offense

According to longtime Creighton head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth, over 70% of volleyball is played out of system. Yet most coaches spend very little time training it!

In this excellent video packed with high-value drills and in-match insights, Coach Booth shows how to prepare your team to not just survive, but thrive, when the play breaks down.

Coach Booth begins with her coaching philosophy and the importance of selecting the right secondary setter whether it's a middle, libero, or outside hitter. From there, she transitions into practical training with five targeted drills and multiple progressions designed to develop composure, decision-making, and point-scoring capability in out-of-system situations.

Booth explains how to teach your athletes the difference between a good and bad out-of-system ball, how to challenge them to make aggressive but smart decisions, and how to replace free balls with effective offensive swings.

The second part of the video transitions into live drills and competitive games, including the popular 3-2-1 drill and 20-to-1 transition games. You'll see players execute sets under pressure, attack tight balls with confidence, and build strong communication as responsibilities shift.

Throughout the session, Coach Booth offers invaluable commentary on setting location, tempo from non-setters, and how to use rule changes to your advantage. With tips on how to elevate your team's out-of-system mindset, this video is packed with ways to turn the "ugly moments" into scoring opportunities and win more rallies when it matters most!

This training is essential for anyone looking to compete at a high level in today's fast-paced, unpredictable game!

Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"This excellent video will help your team be so much more effective in out-of-system play!"

54 minutes. 2025.