Down-Ball Warm-Up
Coach-fed down balls give the group controlled passing reps at game-like speed.
Quick look
8 minutes 4–14 playersNew to the game · BeginnerChoose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn to pass a hit ball to a target at game-like speed.
Set it up
- The coach stands at the attack line with a ball cart.
- Three or four players spread across the back court.
Run the drill
- The coach hits controlled standing down balls.
- Players pass to the target, then go to the back of the line.
- Continue until the group records 20 good passes.
What to say
- Move first, then set your platform.
- Get low before contact.
- Pass it high to the target.
How to score it
Team gets 20 good passes before moving on.
Make it harder
- Coach steps onto a box and hits harder and to wider angles.