This article contains a video example and verbal cues of how Andor Gyulai teaches volleyball spiking technique using the OODA Loop. The OODA Loop’s founded by John Boyd (the fighter pilot who changed modern warfare), is a system that could be used to help improve human reaction speed as we respond to stimuli.
 
As a volleyball coach I believe the same proven principals of OODA Loop can be successfully used to help players improve how they respond to stimuli on the volleyball court. This includes using the OODA Loop Coaching System for “Reading the Game” and Volleyball Strategy.
 
Below is an example with Volleyball Coaching Verbal Cues of how I (Andor Gyulai) teach youth players (She’s 13) to understand the OODA Loop for performing the volleyball skill of spiking. Keep in mind this is my first private lesson with the player. Additionally be sure to watch the followup videos to see how rapidly these concepts help improve her understanding of her weakness playing the game.
 
In this video you will notice how I take the player through the verbal cues related to the OODA loop and explain important aspects including:
– Reading the game as it relates to your opponents
– Reading the game as it relates to the setter and the set
– Reading the game as it relates to your teams pass
– Adding “Physical Orientation” as an important part before every spike
 
* Please note this strategy is part of a bigger strategy called the Modern Volleyball Coaching Blueprint.