Passing · Beginner

Non-Passer Movement Passing

Encourages beginner passers to pass forward and non-passers to quickly initiate the movement towards the setting position. Additionally it reinforces the direction that the ball should travel off the pass. (despite going over the net)

How to run it

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    This drill is a very beginner drill that encourages the passer to pass forward (which is an important concept for beginners) and the non-passer to respond quickly to the fact that they are not passing and move towards their partner. The passers goal is to pass the ball over the net and on to the sand (in the direction of the person tossing the ball who is standing centre middle) before the non-passer runs through and touches the opposite pole. (which is in the direction of the ideal setting position) It is important that the passers are unaware of who will receive the serve and serves should be deep in order to avoid the two players banging into each other. This is not a drill that should be used for athletes that are beyond beginner status as passing directly over the net should not be encouraged. This drill is most effective with younger players that a still learning to anticipate plays and don't yet move through the sand quickly.

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    Coach emphasis: Keep passing reps game-like and technically clean.

Why we run it

Encourages beginner passers to pass forward and non-passers to quickly initiate the movement towards the setting position. Additionally it reinforces the direction that the ball should travel off the pass. (despite going over the net)

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

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