Retreat Decision Blocking

How to run it

1. 1

   The blocker lines themselves up with the attacker on the opposite side of the net. An athlete (or coach) at the net sets a thrown ball either close to the net or off the net for an incoming attacker. The blockers task in this drill it to read the set and make a decision to either block or drop off. The attacker then hits into the block or down the line to the athlete that has just retreated. You could add an additional defender into the backcourt and play out any digs made by the retreating blocker. In order to develop the attackers' ability to sense where the blocker is dropping the blocker should randomly choose to drop line or angle. An angle drop will require the additional defender to shift across to defend the line.

2. 2

   Coach emphasis: When retreating arms should be kept just below