Defense
Dig-Chase-Save
Balls are deliberately deflected off the court and nothing is allowed to land untouched.
Quick look
8 minutes 4–12 playersIntermediateChoose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn that no ball is dead until it hits the floor.
Set it up
- Three players on court.
- The coach with a ball cart at the net.
Run the drill
- The coach hits balls that deflect wide or long on purpose.
- Players chase the ball off the court and play it back.
- Run 12 balls and count the saves.
What to say
- Nothing hits the floor untouched.
- Run through the ball, not to it.
- Somebody go get it.
How to score it
Count balls saved out of 12.
Make it harder
- Play three balls in a row in the same rally so fatigue and effort both show up.