Penny Lucas-White: Developing a Solid Middle Attacker

with Penny Lucas-White,
Alabama State University Head Coach;
6x Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Champions;
2014, 2016 SWAC Conference Coach of the Year;
Air Force Head Coach from 1996 to 2009;
University of Memphis Head Coach from 1991 to 1995;
1994, 1995 Great Midwest Conference Coach of the Year;
played on the USA National Volleyball Team from 1985 to 1986

Want to develop dominant middle blockers who can control the net, transition efficiently, and attack with precision? Alabama State University head coach Penny Lucas-White delivers a comprehensive coaches training session designed to elevate your middle attack with high-level techniques, drills, and strategic insights.

Warm-Up & Read Drills – Start with a specialized warm-up, followed by read-and-react drills to improve middle blockers’ footwork, timing, and defensive positioning.

Master Rhythm Hitting – Learn multiple hitting tempos, including zero tempo, off-balance attacks, air pivot, and set-hit techniques, to keep defenses guessing.

Improve Defensive & Offensive Awareness – Teach middles how to read the setter, transition effectively, and open to the correct side for attacking opportunities.

Be Intentional & Communicate – Help your players develop a focused mindset and strong on-court communication to make better decisions during fast-paced play.

Situational Movement & Game Adjustments – Train players to adapt to different scenarios, execute advanced strategies like the ‘One and a Half,’ and refine their skills through real-time feedback.

Q&A & Coaching Insights – Gain expert coaching perspectives as Lucas-White answers questions from other coaches and provides valuable, in-depth explanations throughout the video.

With Coach Lucas-White’s coaching passion and through her demonstration of effective, proven methods, this video is packed with actionable takeaways that will help you build a more effective and confident middle attack.

Take your team’s performance to the next level—get this must-have coaching resource today!

51 minutes. 2025.