Ball Control · Intermediate

Cross-Court Bump-Set Pepper

Train setting through cross-court bump-set pepper with a clear rep structure and game-like feedback.

How to run it

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P1 NW, P2 NE / P3 SE, P4 SW. P2 and P4 dig + attack; P1 and P3 'block' + set. 3 touches per side: pass, set, controlled attack. Initiate with toss to P2. Switch roles after a set count.
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Coach emphasis: Arrive balanced, square to target, and make the set hittable before adding speed.

Train setting through cross-court bump-set pepper with a clear rep structure and game-like feedback.

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Many of our drills are adapted from the coaching resources at Better at Beach and the FIVB.

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