Blocking
Close the Double
The middle travels and closes the seam until no daylight is left in the block.
Quick look
10 minutes 4–12 playersIntermediateChoose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn to form a block with no gap between two players.
Set it up
- A middle blocker at center and an outside blocker at the antenna.
- The coach on a box opposite.
Run the drill
- The outside blocker sets the outside edge and holds it.
- The middle travels and closes the seam.
- A teammate looks through the block from behind to check for daylight.
What to say
- Outside blocker sets the wall.
- Middle closes to the outside.
- No daylight between your hands.
How to score it
10 reps. Coach or a partner looks through the block from behind — if they can see through it, the rep doesn't count.
Make it harder
- Coach hits directly at the seam to test the closure.