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Beach volleyball drills
Search our full library of 243 beach volleyball drills by skill, level or keyword. Every drill lists the equipment, the coaching purpose and exactly what the player has to do — built from the sessions we run on the sand in Naples.
243 drills
Platform Shape & Stationary Passing
Build a flat, quiet platform and a clean finish to a defined target — the foundation for every pass this week.
View drillMovement Into Passing
Train athletes to beat the ball to the spot, slow their feet, and let platform angle solve direction.
View drill6-Legged Monster
Develop basic passing technique, stability, and proper footwork while forcing the passer to move dynamically to six different locations.
View drillHalf-Court Triangle Passing
Reinforce angle-to-target and early communication in a continuous three-player pattern without net or serve pressure.
View drillOver-the-Net Exchange
Apply platform and communication over the net in a cooperative rally — both sides work together to sustain controlled exchanges.
View drillHand-Set Mechanics + Contrasts
Build the legal beach hand-set: clean, simultaneous contact with no spin.
View drillBump-Set to Target
Develop the reliable second-contact bump-set used by every beach player.
View drillPass → Set → Catch (Connection)
Link first and second contacts in a controlled chain.
View drillServing Fundamentals
Install a repeatable pre-serve routine and build control before power.
View drillServe + First-Ball Control
Connect serve with immediate transition to defensive ready — no admiring the serve.
View drillApproach + Standing Swings
Lock in the 3-step beach approach and a full high-contact arm swing.
View drillSetter-Fed Attack Lines
Build attacker–setter rhythm and teach the hitter to call for and trust the set.
View drillCut Shot & High Line
Teach the two highest-percentage beach shots: short cross (cut) and deep line.
View drillApproach Video & Cross-Body Swings
Use slow-mo partner video to fix approach flaws and add cross-body / wrist-away swings.
View drillDefensive Read & Dig
Teach defensive base position and reading the attacker's body for shot vs. swing.
View drillDig to Set Transition
Convert defense into offense — the dig-to-set is the most missed transition in junior beach.
View drill2v2 Pool Tournament
Compete in a self-officiated round-robin and apply 4 days of skills under pressure.
View drillQueen of the Beach
Competitive close-out — apply the day's skills under pressure.
View drillWash Drill — Score With a Shot
Competitive close-out — apply the day's skills under pressure.
View drillOver the Line Run To's (Passing)
Train passers to read serve direction early, move their feet first, and arrive balanced before contact.
View drillServers vs. Passers
Build accountability on both sides of the serve — servers compete to ace, passers compete to deliver perfect balls.
View drillDefense Side vs Offense Side — Race to 7
Pressure-test serve receive offense vs. serve + defense in a short, high-stakes format.
View drillHand-Setting Mechanics Progression with Contrasts
Build a clean, repeatable hand-set through deliberate contrast drills that isolate each fault.
View drillSelf Setting (Off-Foot / Net-Foot Travel)
Teach setters to travel with the ball using the correct footwork pattern for each direction.
View drillBrowse by skill
Drills by skill
Pick a skill to see every drill we run for it, from warm-up touches to competitive scoring games.
Passing
41 drills
Serve receive and platform control drills — the skill that decides how many points you actually get to run an offense on.
BrowseSetting
28 drills
Hand setting and bump setting drills for clean, hittable balls under wind and pressure.
BrowseAttacking
42 drills
Approach, arm swing, shot selection and terminating drills for scoring in the sand.
BrowseServing
16 drills
Float, topspin, jump and short-serve drills for putting pressure on from the line.
BrowseDefense
31 drills
Reading, digging and pursuit drills to keep balls off the sand.
BrowseBlocking
10 drills
Footwork, press and peel drills for the net game in doubles.
BrowseBall Control
15 drills
Touch, tempo and consistency drills that carry over into every other skill.
BrowseWarm-Up
38 drills
Movement prep and ball-contact warm-ups to start practice on time and injury-free.
BrowseTransition
4 drills
Dig-to-attack and defense-to-offense drills that link the skills together.
BrowseCompetition
4 drills
Scored games and wash drills that put the skills under match pressure.
BrowseTeam & Extras
14 drills
Situational, conditioning and team-building drills for rounding out a session.
BrowseBrowse by level
Drills by level
Not sure where to start? Match the drill to the player in front of you.
Beginner
50 drills
Drills for new players and juniors starting out — simple setups, high contact counts, clear coaching cues.
Intermediate
137 drills
Drills for players with the basics down who need consistency, movement and decision-making.
Advanced
56 drills
High-tempo, competitive drills for experienced and college-track beach volleyball players.
How to use the library
Built for coaches and players
Every drill here comes out of real practices — juniors, adults, private lessons and tournament prep. Use the search to build a session in a few minutes: pick a warm-up, one or two skill blocks, then finish with a competition drill so players leave having kept score.
Want to see the technique before you run the drill? Our technique video library covers passing, hand setting, serving, attacking and defense. Ready to train with a coach on the sand? Book a session in Naples.
Many of these drills are adapted from the excellent coaching resources at Better at Beach and the FIVB. We're grateful to both organizations for growing the beach game.
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