Serve and Sprint
The serve isn't over until the server is in defensive base playing the next ball.
Quick look
8 minutes 4–14 playersIntermediateChoose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn to get onto the court and into defense right after your serve.
Set it up
- Servers at the end line.
- The coach stands on the other side with a ball.
Run the drill
- The player serves, then immediately sprints to their defensive base.
- The coach tosses or hits a ball within two seconds.
- Both the serve and the defensive play must be good.
What to say
- The serve is not over when the ball leaves your hand.
- Sprint to your base.
- Get low and ready before the ball comes.
How to score it
8 reps. Both the serve and the defensive play have to be good.
Make it harder
- Coach attacks the transition ball harder.