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article 18 April 2025

Volleyball Lesson: Acrobatic Defence

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This lesson introduces floor defense techniques used when players must respond to fast, low attacks. Students will practice how to move into position quickly, adopt a split stance, and dive safely to keep the ball in play.

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Bertrand Olié

Technical Lead at England Volleyball

Bertand has spent over 10 years as the Academies Technical Lead for Volleyball England, coaching at the National Academy in Loughborough and over-viewing the program delivery of national squads.

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