Playing ball out of the net
Purpose To prepare players to play balls hit into the net. Setup Position players in two single file lines just behind the 10-foot line facing the net. The coach stands between the two lines [...]
Three person scramble offense
Purpose To encourage players to chase balls and adapt their offense on the fly. Setup Position 3 players at the net facing the net. The remaining players line up outside the court. How it [...]
Synchronized attacking and blocking
Purpose To practice hitting approaches and blocking at the same time. Setup Position 3 players at the net facing the net. Each of these players gets a ball. Position 3 other players on the [...]
Scrimmage: Earned points only
Purpose To allow players to scrimmage while removing penalties for errors and encouraging aggressive play. Setup Position players on both sides of the net as if starting a regular scrimmage. How it works The [...]
Hitting a held ball
Purpose For novice players to practice hitting a ball over the net in an attack. Setup Have players stand in a single file line just behind the 10ft line. The coach stands near the [...]
Scrimmage: Equal number of serves
Purpose To allow players to scrimmage while giving each player multiple serve attempts. Setup Position players on both sides of the net as if starting a regular scrimmage. How it works The players scrimmage [...]
Scrimmage: Points for touches
Purpose To allow players to scrimmage while encouraging multiple touches on the ball. Setup Position players on both sides of the net as if starting a regular scrimmage. How it works The players scrimmage [...]
Returning the serve
Purpose To practice serves and serve receive. Setup Organize 6 players on one side of the net. The remaining players line up to serve with a basket of balls nearby. How it works The [...]
Beginner Hitting Practice
Purpose To practice hitting for new players Setup Have a coach or coach's assistant stand near the net with a basket of balls Other players line up single file in hitting lanes. How it [...]
Self-toss hitting progression
Purpose This drill helps new player develop proper hitting form and ball control for overhand serving and attacking. Setup Pair up (if uneven, one group can have 3 players). Give each pair a ball. [...]