Block, Transition, Attack Drill
Purpose This activity helps hitters learn to transition from defense to offense. Setup Attacker stands at net Player B (or a coach) stands on the other side of the net and holds a ball [...]
Middle Blocker Reach Drill
Purpose This activity develops better speed and form for middle blockers. Setup Middle blockers stands at center of net Coach stands at center on opposite side of net with a basket of balls How [...]
Short court, narrow court scrimmage
Purpose This drill forces players to change their approach on the fly and encourages the development of ball control. Setup Place a third antenna at the mid-point of the net. Position 2 players on [...]
10′ Line Scrimmage
Purpose This activity helps players develop their short game by playing in front of the 10' line. Setup Position 3 players on each side of the net in front of the 10' line. How [...]
Reading the Setter
Purpose This activity helps players learn to read the setter to anticipate where sets will go. Setup Position 1 setter and 3 hitters on one side of the net. All remaining players line up [...]
3 on 6 Scrimmage
Purpose This activity is a way for teams without 12 players to scrimmage. Setup Position 6 players on one side of the net and 3 on the other. Have players transition to their standard [...]
Tipping and coverage at net
Purpose This activity helps front row players understand playing balls close to the net and helps all players understand how to cover tips. Setup Position 6 players on each side of the net. Have [...]
Transitioning from Blocking to Approach
Purpose This activity teaches outside hitters to transition from blocking at the net to their hitting approach. Setup Line up the players behind the 10 foot line How it works One at a time, [...]
3-on-3 Kings or Queens of the Court
Purpose To encourage players to scramble and improve their ability to play out of system balls. Setup Position three players on each side of the net with the remaining players in a line behind [...]
Pass and Hit
Purpose To practice transitioning from passing to hitting Setup One player standing in the setter position A coach and one blockers stand on opposite side of net Remaining players line up in three hitting [...]