Blocking · Intermediate
Blocker Transition
This drill focuses on developing the ability of an athlete to set his/her partner after blocking. (often referred to as a transition set)
How to run it
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The defender slaps the ball and throws it up (somewhere inside the red circle) to simulate a dig. When the ball is slapped the blocker does a maximum jump and turns to locate the ball and set it up. The thrower then moves to play out the ball or simply catches it. Blockers ready to come
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Coach emphasis: The blocker must make sure that they hustle to the ball and get around to face the target when they set.
Why we run it
This drill focuses on developing the ability of an athlete to set his/her partner after blocking. (often referred to as a transition set)
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