Triple Block Heads

In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss the fundamentals of effective volleyball passing. The conversation covers essential techniques, including the importance of high and playable passes, understanding angles, maintaining athletic posture, and mastering platform control. They emphasize training methods such as reps, experimenting with different passing scenarios, and integrating overhead passing. They also touch on the mental aspects of passing, off...

In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into the topic of 'double contacts' in volleyball, specifically focusing on the new collegiate rules allowing double contacts when setting to a teammate but not over the net. The discussion covers the rule changes' impact on game flow, player confidence, and the development of setters and non-setters at both the collegiate and club levels. They explore how these changes could shift who gets trained as a sett...

In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into structuring effective volleyball practices. Key discussion points include essential elements like skill progression, individual versus team structures, and managing practice intensity based on season timing and workload. The group emphasizes the importance of minimizing downtime such as shagging and incorporating game-like drills to enhance readiness. The use of statistical analysis, both simple and com...

In this episode of Triple Blockheads, hosts Makani Cantor, Frank, and Mark delve into the intricacies of serving in volleyball. They discuss the mechanics from initial development to collegiate levels, focusing on toss and hand contact. They stress the importance of simplifying movements and achieving repeatability. The episode highlights strategies for developing effective serving routines, mental aspects such as visualization and positive self-talk, and the importance of depth and location ...

In the inaugural episode of 'Triple Blockheads,' hosts Makani Cantor, Marc Neef, and Frank Flanagan discuss their journeys into the world of volleyball, from their diverse backgrounds to their passion for the game. They provide insights into various phases of volleyball development, including club ball, collegiate sports, and coaching. The trio tackle topics such as the impact of early exposure, the importance of fostering love and passion for the game, and the significance of learning and gr...