Passing · Beginner
U Passing Pattern
A great drill that reinforces the correct passing technique on a free ball and emphasizes retreating back to prepare for the spike approach.
How to run it
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One athlete starts behind a cone that is 8 feet back from the centre of the net and another athlete starts at the net, directly in front. The athlete at the net throws the ball up about 10 feet in the air as the athlete behind the cone moves in towards the net and passes the ball straight up and down. The passer then moves back and around the cone to the other side and in again to pass another ball up and down again. Passers goal is to pass the ball as close to straight up and down as possible with recommended repetitions of about 6-12. (with each contact counted as a rep) Athletes can choose to pass and retreat back to attack the final ball of the set.
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Coach emphasis: Keep passing reps game-like and technically clean.
Why we run it
A great drill that reinforces the correct passing technique on a free ball and emphasizes retreating back to prepare for the spike approach.
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