Setting to self
Purpose To improve setting skills and ball control. Setup Give each player a ball. Have the players spread out at least 8-10 feet apart. How it works Demonstrate proper setting technique Have players toss [...]
Passing in a circle
Purpose For new players to develop ball control while practicing passing and setting. It also helps develop team camaraderie Setup Divide players into groups of 4-6. Have each group stand in a circle about [...]
Setting while walking
Purpose This drill helps setters learn ball control and concentration. Setup Divide the players into two groups on each side of the court. How it works Starting in one corner, the player walk across the [...]
Close the Hole
Purpose The purpose of this volleyball drill is to work on closing the hole between blockers. Setup You need a setter and hitters in a hitting line Position two blockers on the other side of [...]
Close the Hole
Purpose The purpose of this volleyball drill is to work on closing the hole between blockers. Setup You need a setter and hitters in a hitting line Position two blockers on the other side of [...]
Setting down the line
Purpose To improve setting skills by getting lots of touches. Setup Divide players into two groups. Line one group up along the net facing away from the net. The second group of players forms a [...]
Peppering with a partner
Purpose This drill, often used as a warmup, helps players develop passing, setting, and hitting skills. Setup Organize players into groups of 2 (or 3 if you have an odd number of players). Give each [...]
Scrimmage: Multi-serve scrimmage
Purpose To help players get serving reps while simulating a game Setup Position 12 players on the court as if playing a game How it works This drill works like a regular scrimmage, except [...]
Three Hits
Purpose To help players learn the basic importance of getting three hits to put together an attack. Setup Divide your players into groups of 3. One coach with a ball stands near the net. How [...]
Double attacks
Purpose To teach your players a basic offensive play that will add complexities and a little confusion for defensive players. Setup Divide your players into groups of 4: One Passer, One Setter & Two Attackers [...]