Serving · Intermediate
Force Them Back Serving
For servers the objective is to create a passes that are off the net. For passers the objective is to pass consistently forward to an ideal position off the net.
How to run it
- 1
Draw 2 lines across the court that indicates a position where an ideal pass should be set. (this should be approximately 2 and 10 feet back from the net) Passers get a point if the pass is set between the 2 'setting' lines. Servers get a point if they manage to create a pass that is set behind the 10ft line. A pass off the net can be created several ways but a couple of strategies are to serve deep, serve hard or to serve the ball with as much topspin as possible so that it is more likely to move back and up off the passers arms.
- 2
Coach emphasis: Keep serving reps game-like and technically clean.
Why we run it
For servers the objective is to create a passes that are off the net. For passers the objective is to pass consistently forward to an ideal position off the net.
Keep building
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View drillShort/Deep Serve Receive Reps
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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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