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by Jiri Popelka
Welcome to the VolleyCoachShow podcast, where the world's most renowned coaches and volleyball stars come together to share a wealth of practical advice, personal experiences, and captivating stories that transcend the boundaries of volleyball.
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- Apr 16, 202620 min
Will These New Rules Reshape Volleyball?
New volleyball regulations are currently being tested to evaluate their potential to modernize and streamline the sport's gameplay dynamics. Are these new rules good? Will they make volleyball more fun?
- Mar 6, 202618 min
Why 90% of Hitters Jump High but Still Hit Soft?
A lot of players ask me: “Coach, I can jump high… so why don’t I hit that hard?” In this episode I share something I see all the time with hitters — the disconnect between jump height and real spiking power. Very often the problem isn’t strength or genetics. It’s that the energy from the jump never actually transfers into the ball. I talk about why this happens, how many players jump only up instead of attacking forward, why core connection is crucial, and how small details in arm swing timin...
- Jan 29, 202616 min
Why does your jump get worse even though you train it more than ever?
In this episode, I break down one of the biggest traps volleyball players fall into: confusing more effort with better results. We talk about fatigue, nervous system overload, bad timing of jump training, and why some players actually jump higher after resting — not after pushing harder. If your jump feels heavy, slow, or stuck, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to rebuild explosiveness the smart way.
- Jan 6, 202615 min
Fix These Attack Mistakes (Before They Destroy Your Game)
Most attackers think they need a harder swing or a higher jump to score more points. They don’t. What really holds players back are a few hidden attacking mistakes that destroy efficiency and confidence — even in good hitters. In this episode, I break down the most common attacking mistakes I see at every level: playing for highlight kills, forcing perfect shots, hitting blindly into the block, giving free balls to the libero, being predictable, and attacking without communication. These are ...
- Nov 20, 202510 min
8 Advanced Ways to Improve Your Jump Serve (Without Changing Technique)
In this episode, I break down eight advanced ways to make your jump serve more dangerous — without changing your technique. After playing at three World Championships, I’ve learned that great serving isn’t only about mechanics. It’s about identity, intention, psychology, vision, landing control, and how you handle pressure. I’ll tell you how to build your serving identity, reset your mind with a quick routine, attack passers with purpose, read their body language, and train under real m...
- Nov 17, 20259 min
Stop Giving Free Balls! Master the Aggressive Bump and Stay Dangerous
Today we’re talking about a skill almost nobody trains — but every smart player needs. The aggressive bump. You can’t spike every ball, and real match situations are messy: bad sets, low balls, off-balance contacts… they happen constantly. The best players don’t panic. They adapt. In this episode, I’ll show you how the aggressive bump can turn a “lost” situation into real pressure on the opponent. You’ll learn when to use it, which mistakes you must avoid, where to place it to make defe...
- Nov 7, 202516 min
One-Handed Plays in Volleyball: Techniques and Avoidances
In volleyball, we always want to play with both hands — that’s how you keep control and consistency. But sometimes, you just don’t have time. The ball is off, you’re under pressure, or you’re diving to save it. In this episode, I’ll tell you when it actually makes sense to play one-handed, what mistakes to avoid, and how to use your open palm to control the ball instead of just swinging your fist. These are real match situations — and if you learn to handle them the right way, you’ll start sa...
- Oct 29, 202514 min
Perfecting the Volleyball Forearm Pass (Bump secrets)
Today we’re talking about one of the most important volleyball skills — the forearm pass, or bump. It looks simple, but even experienced players get it wrong. I’ll share how to fix the six most common mistakes — from lifting your body too early to losing control of your platform — and show you how to pass forward, stay low, and keep your technique stable in every situation. Let’s jump in and perfect your bump — right here on the VolleyCoach Show.
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