Purpose

This drill teaches players to handle the ball coming off the net and to execute a solid pass to a teammate.

Setup

  • The coach stands near mid-court with several balls.
  • Divide players into two lines on either side of the attack line.

How it works

  1. The coach throws a ball against the net to simulate how the ball will sometimes get passed into the net during a game.
  2. The nearest player watches where the ball is going to go, positions themselves, and passes the ball back to the coach.

Coaching Tips

  • Remind players to not immediately go to the ball, but to anticipate how the ball will come off the net and position themselves appropriately for the pass.