Setting · Advanced
8 Sideouts With Set Variety
Use competitive scoring to pressure-test setting decisions in 8 sideouts with set variety.
How to run it
- 1
Each player gets 8 sideout chances (4 left, 4 right). Encourage running different sets — straight up, push sets, back sets.
- 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 8 sideouts with set variety.
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