Passing under the net
Purpose This activity encourages correct passing form and getting low, while also providing a conditioning element. Setup Line up half the players along the 10 foot line on one side of the net. Give [...]
10 Touches
Purpose To allow each player to spend time focusing on their ball handling skills while involving the whole team Setup Position one player near the net in setting position with a ball Position the [...]
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 [...]
Back Row Running Warmup
Purpose To help backrow players warmup while practicing communication and ball control Setup 3-5 players on each side of the net behind the ten foot line A coach stands just outside the court with [...]
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 [...]
Scrimmage: Reverse Sideout
Purpose To practice running the offense out of serve receive with an emphasis on quick points. Setup Position players on both sides of the net as if starting a regular scrimmage. How it works [...]
Touch and Hit
Purpose To practice transitioning from defensive play to hitting Setup One player standing in the setter position with several balls One blocker on opposite side of net Coach stands just outside the court on [...]
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 [...]