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Learning The 6-2 Offensive System in Volleyball With 2 Substitutions

Everything you need to know about running a 6-2 offense in volleyball, including all variations.

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Comparing GMS Mock Drafts to Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Drafts

At every Gold Medal Squared coaching clinic, and during our GMS+ video course about offensive systems, we discuss the positions on a...

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How One School's Team Thrived After Loss of Their Gym

One of our GMS teams recently wrote to us to share their experience after the loss of their practice facility. We love doing the kind of...

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GMS Response on Covid-19

COVID-19 UPDATES First, we hope that you and your loved ones are hanging in there during this challenging time. We are doing our best to...

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Wrist Snap

Of the many shots in a good attacker’s toolbox, one that produces a ball flight with topspin seems to be highly prized by coaches. In an...

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Rotation Formations & Overlap Rules – Ro 3

Serve Receive Formations - Rotation 3 This it the third of our 6-part series on volleyball rotations and overlap rules analysis. Today...

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Rotation Formations & Overlap Rules – Ro 4

Rotation 4 If you are running a 5-1 offense, Rotation 4 is the first rotation with a front row setter. The only two front row attackers...

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Rotation Formations & Overlap Rules – Ro 5

Rotation 5 The two front row attackers in Rotation 5 are the H1 and the M1. This should be the best outside hitter on the team and the...

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Rotation Formations & Overlap Rules – Ro 6

Rotation 6 is another fairly simple formation with little movement required for the Setter and the two front row attackers. Rotation 6 -...

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5 Tips to Getting Started with GMS

So, you’ve Attended a Gold Medal Squared Coaches Clinic. Now what? Time to apply the principles you learned, the advice you received, and...