Three Before Free
Teams must complete three controlled contacts before sending a free ball across.
Quick look
15 minutes 6–18 playersBeginner · IntermediateChoose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Develop team organization and reliable free-ball execution.
Set it up
- Put teams of three to six on each side.
Run the drill
- The coach initiates with an easy ball.
- Each side must use three contacts before sending a controlled free ball.
- After five cooperative crossings, play the rally live.
What to say
- Call the free ball early.
- First contact to the middle.
- Everyone transitions before the ball crosses.