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Joe, I am sorry to be dense but I do not see an exact definition of what you mean exactly by 1-way aceball. Does this mean that the team starting “up” never serves, and instead gets a point for every successful side out? Sorry if I am missing the exact definition. Thanks! Mike

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Woops I noticed a mistake in the question. The middle sentence should read: "Does this mean that the team starting “Down” never serves" (not "up").

And as always, great answers Joe. Thanks for your incredible attention to detail.

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I followed you :)

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You got it exactly!

Yeah, a "1-Way" drill means your "A-side" never serves and is only on Sideout. And then generally you just cycle different players through your A-side.

The disadvantage of a 1-way drill is that it has a slightly different flow than an actual game, which is, of course, 2-way. The advantage is that it concentrates work on the sideout phase, which most teams struggle with, and it makes things easier to coach because the action is going the same way every time. So if you want to coach your liberos on passing, you can always stand on the receiving side. Or stay in a consistent spot to coach your setter, etc.

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Hi Joe, I think you may have a typo in your paragraph about 1-Way Variation. I am checking to make sure I am understanding correctly. This sentence: If you find the receiving team consistently winning, have them start up [should be *down*] 21-24 or 18-23 and adjust the scoring to keep it competitive. Correct? Sorry to trouble you; I just want to make sure I am following. Thanks! Mike

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You're right, good catch!

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Joe, I would like to join the web session. Thanks!

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Would like to attend at 3:00PM on Wed.Dec. 8, please! Thanks, Joe!

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Will the video of the video session with Riley be generally accessible? Not free at 3pm EST but would like to check it out.

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Yep, I'll have it posted up at the end of the week for those who can't join live.

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Hi Joe, I think you may have a typo in your paragraph about 1-Way Variation. I am checking to make sure I am understanding correctly. This sentence: If you find the receiving team consistently winning, have them start up [should be *down*] 21-24 or 18-23 and adjust the scoring to keep it competitive. Correct? Sorry to trouble you; I just want to make sure I am following. Thanks! Mike

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Are your available to coach clinics? Please contact me to discuss!

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I want to join the webinar!

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Sorry Heather we ended up filling up. Stay tuned for future sessions!

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Joe I would like to attend tomorrows web session if it still has openings!

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