Partner Pepper
Two players run the full pass-set-hit cycle to build ball control in a small space.
Quick look
6 minutes 2–18 playersNew to the game · BeginnerChoose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn to control the full pass, set, and hit sequence with one partner and one ball.
Set it up
- Pair players about 15 feet apart.
- One partner starts with the ball.
Run the drill
- Partner A tosses an easy ball to Partner B.
- B passes back, A sets, B hits a controlled ball down to A.
- Keep the cycle going without stopping to reset.
What to say
- Beat the ball to the spot.
- Hit down, not hard.
- Keep every contact in front of you.
How to score it
Count consecutive contacts. Best pair calls out their number at the end.
Make it harder
- Remove the catch.
- Then move partners 20 feet apart.
- Then require a set-hit-pass sequence with no reset.