Setting · Advanced
5 Before 3 Hand-Set Scoring
Use competitive scoring to pressure-test setting decisions in 5 before 3 hand-set scoring.
How to run it
- 1
Receive side scores 5 before serve side scores 3. Hand sets only. Coach scores hand setting form, not points.
- 2
Coach emphasis: Arrive balanced, square to target, and make the set hittable before adding speed.
Why we run it
Use competitive scoring to pressure-test setting decisions in 5 before 3 hand-set scoring.
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