Attacking · Advanced
Continuous Spiking — Attack Focus
This drill can work effectively as a warm up for advanced athletes as well as a more This side only attacks line intense drill to develop ball control, particularly on the spike and dig.
How to run it
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The drill can be initiated with a serve or simply by having a ball thrown into the court. Once the drill has been initiated one side hits only line, while the other side hits only angle. After a certain period of time (or number of spikes) the athletes on each side of the net can switch the direction of their spikes. This drill can be made competitive by initiating free play after the ball crosses the net a certain number of times.
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Coach emphasis: Keep attacking reps game-like and technically clean.
Why we run it
This drill can work effectively as a warm up for advanced athletes as well as a more This side only attacks line intense drill to develop ball control, particularly on the spike and dig.
Keep building
More attacking drills
King/Queen — First Phase Shot Requirement
Force athletes to use specific first-phase attacks (sideout swing) under King/Queen competitive pressure.
View drillSideout Groups — Around the World + Mandatory Vision
Combine shot variety with mandatory vision read in a sideout-only competitive format.
View drill1-2-3 Drill
Reward early kills — value 1-touch and 2-touch attacks over standard 3-touch plays.
View drillTempo Sideout Challenge
Use competitive scoring to pressure-test attacking decisions in tempo sideout challenge.
View drill5 Before 3 Tempo & Spread Offense
Use competitive scoring to pressure-test attacking decisions in 5 before 3 tempo & spread offense.
View drillCross-Body 8 Sideout Challenge
Use competitive scoring to pressure-test attacking decisions in cross-body 8 sideout challenge.
View drillMany of our drills are adapted from the coaching resources at Better at Beach and the FIVB.
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