Touch Ten!
Purpose To encourage aggressive defensive play while allowing offense to practice hits Setup Three hitting lines and a setter on one side One defender on opposite side, may start where ever they prefer on [...]
Three person scramble
Purpose To teach players to react quickly, develop court sense, and build communication Setup Three players stand at the right side of the net. Remaining players line up outside the court. The coach stands [...]
Simple blocking and hitting over balls
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 [...]
Tip, Push, Roll, Hit
Purpose To help players develop a variety of hitting skills. Setup Have players line up in hitting lines behind the 10 foot line according to their position (right-side, middle, left-side). A setter positions themselves [...]
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 [...]
Synchronized blocking
Purpose To practice blocking as a team. Setup Position 3 players at the net facing the net. Each of these players gets a ball. Position 3 other players on the opposite side of the [...]
Run and Pass
Purpose To practice moving before passing while incorporating conditioning into the drill. Setup Position 3-4 players near the net facing back court. Each of these players gets a ball. Position 3-4 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 [...]