BlockingWarm-upMovement
Blocking Footwork Line
Shuffle and crossover blocking footwork on command, with the hands up the whole time.
Quick look
6 minutes 1–18 playersNew to the game · BeginnerChoose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn to move along the net with your hands up.
Set it up
- Players spread along the net or along a court line.
- No ball needed.
Run the drill
- From a blocking stance, shuffle two steps and jump on command.
- Land, reset, and repeat in the other direction.
- Add the three-step crossover for longer moves.
What to say
- Hands stay up the whole time.
- Never drop your hands to run.
- Square to the net before you jump.
How to score it
None. 8 reps each direction.
Make it harder
- Coach points a direction randomly instead of calling a set pattern.