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Three-Person Pepper

A passer, setter, and controlled attacker keep a cooperative rally moving.

Quick look

15 minutes 318 playersIntermediate · Advanced

Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.

What players are learning

Link three contacts while communicating and controlling the ball to teammates.

See the setup

Where everyone starts

Keep the triangle wide enough that each player must move and communicate.

Court setup for this drillThree players form a triangle and move the ball from passer to setter to attacker, then rotate roles.passsetattackPassSetAttack
Player Tosser or server Target
01

Set it up

  1. Groups of three form a triangle 10–12 feet apart.
02

Run the drill

  1. Player A sends a controlled down ball to Player B.
  2. Player B passes to Player C, who sets back to Player A.
  3. Rotate roles after five complete sequences.
03

What to say

  • Give teammates a hittable ball.
  • Talk before every contact.
  • Control first; add pace later.