Blocking drills

Basic Blocking Drill

In this drill athletes get a high volume of basic blocking repetitions with focus on basic hand, arm and body position.

Block Option Training

In this drill athletes get a high volume of basic blocking reps and can work on developing balanced movement and control in the air when attempting an a...

Read the Power Shot

This drill works on developing a blockers ability to determine the angle of a power shot based on the approach and body language of the attacker.

Pull Off the Net Footwork

This drill focuses on developing the technique for dropping off the net quickly (also referred to as retreating) If an athlete has plenty of time you ma...

Blocker Transition

This drill focuses on developing the ability of an athlete to set his/her partner after blocking. (often referred to as a transition set)

Pull and Play the Ball

In this drill the athlete gets practice dropping off the net (retreating) and playing a ball that is hit towards them. It is recommended that athletes a...

Block-to-Transition Set — Blocking Focus

This drill focuses on developing the skill of the blocker to turn after landing and hustling to get to the ball to make a good transition set. The drill...

Retreat Decision Blocking

This drill gives the blocker practice at making a decision on weather to retreat off the net or stay up to block. Additionally this drill can be modifie...

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Jousting Drill

This drill focuses on developing the skill of jousting at the net.

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Turn and Get the Shot

This drill focuses on developing the skill of the blocker turning while coming down from the block and playing a ball that has been played just over the...