Attack Defend Game Situation

Purpose: 

To work and improve the footwork of offense to defense transitions with a ball in play 

What You Need: 

• Divide your players into two teams 
• Each team should have a coach with two balls 
• One team will go at a time 

How It Works:

1. The coach will toss the first ball up to the attackers (simulating a set)
2. The attackers will hit the ball over the net
3. Immediately after the attackers hit, the coach will toss the second ball (simulating a block or a tip)
4. The team must transition immediately from offense to defense and keep the second ball in play
5. Rotate teams once each has completed the two tosses

Results & Tips: 

• This adds variety and multiple repetitions for players in working to transition from offense to defense 
• It is always helpful to start more advanced drills at 50-75% so that your players understand the core concepts and technique first, then move it up to full speed