Blocking · Advanced
Jousting Drill
This drill focuses on developing the skill of jousting at the net.
How to run it
- 1
The simplest version of this drill has the ball is thrown up onto the top of the net by an athlete or coach and the two athletes at the net joust to win the point. If you have 3 athletes one could be a setter who comes in from the passing position and over-sets the ball to create the joust opportunity. Make sure you practice from all areas of the court.
- 2
Coach emphasis: Keep blocking reps game-like and technically clean.
Why we run it
This drill focuses on developing the skill of jousting at the net.
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