Turn and Dig
Purpose To provide an opportunity for your players to work on their reaction abilities and skills Setup Divide your players into four groupsEach group will have one player at the net and the
Moving Table Top
Purpose To give players the chance to practice reacting and moving to the ball so that they have more game-like experience Setup Divide the players into two separate linesEach line needs a coach
Run-Throughs
Purpose To reinforce players to hustle to the ball and still get it to target while staying on their feet. Setup Create 1 line of players at the back right hand corner of
Circle Drill
Purpose This next drill gives players a chance to get plenty of reps and allow the coach to evaluate and correct mistakesand improve fundamentals. Setup 2 Coaches, 1 on each side of the
Table Top
Purpose To give players the opportunity to learn or sharpen the fundamentals of a good pass Setup Enough balls for each group of players to use 1Partner off your players into pairs of
Blind Rally
Purpose To help your players learn and practice the importance of defensive anticipation Setup Divide your players into two equal sides, one on each side of the courtPlace a large sheet or tarp
Basic Blocking
Purpose To help teach and reinforce the basics of blocking technique and timing Setup Create 1 line of players outside of the court near the netA coach standing on other side of the
10 Serves In
Purpose To reinforce the principles of a proper serve technique and of serving it inside the court Setup Divide your players into groups of 3-4Give each group 2-3 ballsTwo groups will start, one
Approach Step Drill
Purpose The approach step drill gives players a chance to focus solely on footwork,eliminating the potential distraction of hitting a live ball and allowing them to build a firm foundation. Setup Four players