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PassingIntermediate

Serve receive and seamsGame-like transfer

Passer vs. Server

Servers and passers compete for points based on the quality of each first contact.

Also develops competition

15 min 4–14 players
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The Core 12

You do not need a new drill every practice. Learn these twelve, then adjust the space, scoring, speed, or number of players while keeping the purpose clear.

Reset

Get players touching a ball, moving, and ready to learn.

  1. Toss–Pass–CatchFirst-contact passing
  2. One-Ball CooperativeBall control and cooperative play
Foundational skill work

Simplify one movement briefly before adding a real read.

  1. Window SettingSecond-ball setting
  2. Approach and CatchApproach and attacking
Representative skill work

Practice a real read or decision with a clear outcome.

  1. Seams and NamesServe receive and seams
  2. Target ServingServing pressure and placement
  3. Coach-Hit DigReading and defense
Game-like transfer

Test the skill in scoring, rallies, and team play.

  1. Three-Lane Serve ReceiveServe receive and seams
  2. Pressure FiveServing pressure and placement
  3. Three-Contact ChallengeSmall-sided and team play
  4. Queen of the CourtSmall-sided and team play
  5. Rotation RallyServe receive and seams