BlockingFoundational skill work
Close the Double
The middle travels and closes the seam until no daylight is left in the block.
Quick look
10 minutes 4–12 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 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.