Defense
Down-Ball Dig Lines
Controlled coach-hit down balls dug to a target, one player at a time.
Quick look
10 minutes 4–16 playersNew to the game · BeginnerChoose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn to dig a hit ball to a target.
Set it up
- The coach stands at the attack line with a ball cart.
- Defenders line up in the back court.
Run the drill
- The coach hits controlled down balls.
- Each defender digs one ball to the target.
- They go to the back of the line and repeat.
What to say
- Stop your feet before the ball gets to you.
- Get low and stay low.
- Dig it high to the target.
How to score it
Team counts digs that reach the target.
Make it harder
- Coach moves onto a box and hits harder.