Passing · Intermediate
Pass and Spike
The objective of this drill is to encourage a pass that is 'up and down' and close to the individual who passed the ball which aids in the development a pass that is easier to set. Be aware that in the reality of a game situation (perhaps on a windy day) you would not want to pass as high as this drill encourages.
How to run it
- 1
Athlete or coach drives a down ball or easy float serve to passer on the other side of the net. This could be done from either the middle of the court or the service line depending on the level of the athletes. The passer attempts to play the ball up in the air a couple feet in front of them and spike their own ball over the net.
- 2
Coach emphasis: Keep passing reps game-like and technically clean.
Why we run it
The objective of this drill is to encourage a pass that is 'up and down' and close to the individual who passed the ball which aids in the development a pass that is easier to set. Be aware that in the reality of a game situation (perhaps on a windy day) you would not want to pass as high as this drill encourages.
Keep building
More passing drills
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View drillCoach Serve to Pass-Set-Hit
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View drillOver-Net Downball Shuffle Passing
Train passing through over-net downball shuffle passing with a clear rep structure and game-like feedback.
View drillPass-Set-Attack to Outside-Body Dig
Train passing through pass-set-attack to outside-body dig with a clear rep structure and game-like feedback.
View drillControlled Hard Attack Dig & Play Out
Train passing through controlled hard attack dig & play out with a clear rep structure and game-like feedback.
View drillMany of our drills are adapted from the coaching resources at Better at Beach and the FIVB.
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