Ball Control · Intermediate

Low Small-Ball Partner Passing

Train passing through low small-ball partner passing with a clear rep structure and game-like feedback.

How to run it

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Partners 10–15 ft apart starting on one end line. Shuffle low across to the other side passing back and forth — keep the ball lower than the bottom of the net. Multiple rounds, both directions.
2
Coach emphasis: Build the platform early, hold the angle, and finish every touch to a playable target.

Train passing through low small-ball partner passing with a clear rep structure and game-like feedback.

Keep building

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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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