Penny Lucas-White: Getting Comfortable Being Out of System

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

Most teams spend more time playing out of system than in system—yet many coaches don’t train their players to handle these challenging situations.

In this exclusive training video, Coach Penny Lucas-White shares game-changing drills and strategies to help your team stay competitive, communicate effectively, and execute smart plays under pressure.

Develop Tenacious Outside Hitters – Train your outsides to pass, communicate, and attack effectively from out-of-system situations, helping them become more well-rounded players.

Improve Team Communication – Discover player-led timeout strategies that encourage athletes to problem-solve on the court and build accountability.

Increase Rally Control – Learn drills that keep rallies alive for a set number of touches, helping players develop patience, discipline, and consistency under pressure.

Train Middles for Smarter Play – Retrain your middle hitters to transition efficiently rather than getting stuck at the net, so they’re always prepared for scoring opportunities.

Implement Competitive Drills for Any Skill Level – Whether you coach beginner, intermediate, or advanced players, these drills can be adapted to your team’s needs and intensity level.

• Position-Oriented Drills – Help players feel comfortable in various positions while keeping the rally alive.
• Cross-Court Passing Drills – Train players to handle passes that don’t reach the target, simulating real-game scenarios.
• 4v6 Competitive Drill – A high-intensity drill that challenges outside hitters to master all three phases of their game while working toward a set number of kills.

Stop letting out-of-system situations cost your team points! Equip your players with the skills they need to dominate—get your copy today!

Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
 “This video can be used at any skill level because you can control what you want from the drill and how in-depth you would like to go with each drill. I highly recommend this video for any team that is having to play out of system. Coach Lucas-White is excellent and I have incorporated some of the drills into my practices with success already!”

51 minutes. 2025.