Warm-Up · Intermediate
Off-the-Ground Game
This objective of this drill is to loosen up the body and raise body temperature in preparation for more strenuous activity. It will also increase the athlete's awareness of how current environmental conditions affect the ball. It is difficult to do this drill without laughter ensuing so it is a great drill for relaxing stressed athletes.
How to run it
- 1
Normal scoring and format except each athlete must contact the ball off the ground on every contact. What makes this warm-up game fun is that the ball can be carried or 2 hit or tipped. This warm-up is best suited for a group of 4 but would work for more if you used a 'team off - team on' format or weakest link format if the numbers were uneven.
- 2
Coach emphasis: Keep warmup reps game-like and technically clean.
Why we run it
This objective of this drill is to loosen up the body and raise body temperature in preparation for more strenuous activity. It will also increase the athlete's awareness of how current environmental conditions affect the ball. It is difficult to do this drill without laughter ensuing so it is a great drill for relaxing stressed athletes.
Keep building
More warm-up drills
Warm-Up Style Hitting Lines (3 Stations)
Get high-rep approach + swing volume across three contact types early in practice.
View drillScoop Throws for Torque
Isolate the torque (hip-shoulder separation) that powers a hard swing — without the ball.
View drillDigging Lines (3 Stations)
High-rep defensive contact across three contact types: hard-driven, outside body, and chase.
View drillFun Touch Pepper
Expand the emergency-touch toolbox in a fun, mentally engaging format.
View drillAgility Passing
Train movement patterns under control — fast, balanced, agile in every direction with a passing finish.
View drillZig-Zag Approach
Train attackers to get their feet to the set and jump straight up and down — no drift.
View drillMany of our drills are adapted from the coaching resources at Better at Beach and the FIVB.
Contact us
Ready to get on the sand?
Give us a call, send an email, or just stop by one of our events and chat with a coach.