BlockingFoundational skill work
Block the Box
A coach on a box hits at, around, and off the blocker's hands.
Quick look
10 minutes 3–12 playersIntermediate
Family: Blocking and net defense Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn to time a block against a real attack.
Set it up
- The coach stands on a box at the antenna.
- A blocker stands opposite.
Run the drill
- The blocker takes their footwork and jumps to block.
- The coach hits at their hands, then around them, then off the top.
- Run 12 attempts and count blocks and touches.
What to say
- Jump after they do, not with them.
- Watch the hitter's shoulder.
- A touch counts.
How to score it
12 attempts. Count blocks and touches. A touch counts.
Make it harder
- Coach moves along the net so the blocker has to travel first.