Attacking · Intermediate
Attacking Around the World
The objective of this drill is for the athletes to 3 develop a wide range of attacking shots. 2 Additionally it helps to reinforce correct spike approach allowing the athletes to effectively attack into all areas of the court.
How to run it
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There are a few different ways to initiate this drill but the simplest is for the attacker to 4 throw the ball to their partner who sets them up. The attacker them spikes the ball into a number of different spots on the court. It is important for beginners to experience attacking into all areas of the court but as a 1 5 player gains experience they may decide to focus on certain shots that they need work on. Athletes can go around attacking into positions 1-5 (if they hit a spot they can skip that spot next time around), or an athlete can work their way around from 1-5 moving on to the next number only when they successfully attack the ball into the designated spot. Athletes should always practice attacking from both sides of the net.
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Coach emphasis: For right-handed athletes, the approach should be on a slight angle on the left side and almost straight
Why we run it
The objective of this drill is for the athletes to 3 develop a wide range of attacking shots. 2 Additionally it helps to reinforce correct spike approach allowing the athletes to effectively attack into all areas of the court.
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View drillMany of our drills are adapted from the coaching resources at Better at Beach and the FIVB.
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