Triple Block Heads

Author: Triple Block Heads

Welcome to Triple Block Heads; the podcast for all things volleyball. Each episode, the trio of Block Heads will discuss topics that will hit home for a variety of volleyball enthusiasts, from beginners to collegiate athletes and volley nerds in between. The Block Heads bring a combined 50 years of coaching experience ranging from club to the highest levels of Division 1. 
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TBH Episode 34: The Toughest Position... Middle Blocker
Episode 34
Thursday, 26 February, 2026

Send a textIn this Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast episode, Makani, Frank, and Marc begin a role-specific series focused on training middle blockers offensively and defensively from youth through elite levels. They identify four foundational motor skills for young middles—reaction, balance, timing/rhythm, and motor/work ethic—emphasizing early development for taller athletes and injury prevention. Offensively, they stress the mindset of “how do I get set,” training tempo clarity (zero, first tempo), variety of attacks (including one-foot options), audibles using natural gaps, efficient transition footwork, early communication, tracking the ball, and compact arm preparation. Defensively, they frame middle defense around blocking with four components: read, react, power movement, and punch/press-and-hold, plus hand-angle mastery and vision training. They close with desired middle traits: motor, selflessness, IQ, and swagger, and discuss recognizing middle impact and using role models to keep the position appealing.Instagram - @tripleblockheadsX - @tripleblockheadThreads - tripleblockheadsFacebook - Triple Block HeadsYoutube - @TripleBlockHeads