Purpose

To help front row players develop blocking and skills to play over balls

Setup

  • Line up front row players in single file lines behind their position (right-side, middle, left-side).
  • The coach stands on the opposite side of the court with a cart of balls.

How it works

  • The first player in each line steps up to the net.
  • The coach tosses balls one at a time just over the net for each front row players to attempt to block. Each player should block on two balls before shagging their balls and returning to the back of their line.
  • After each player has a few turns, ask players to swing on the balls instead of blocking. Each player should hit two balls before shagging their balls and returning to the back of their line.

Notes

  • For more advanced players, hit balls toward the blockers rather than tossing.