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A focused core + an adaptable library

Find the right drill for today's practice.

Learn a small set of dependable activities first. Use the full library when your team, space, or teaching goal calls for a variation.

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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
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. Window SettingSecond-ball setting
  4. Approach and CatchApproach and attacking
  5. 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

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Drill library

47 drills that fit

Every drill includes setup, instructions, and simple coaching cues.

PassingNew to the gameReset

Core 12 First-contact passing

Toss–Pass–Catch

Partners build a steady forearm platform before working with a live ball.

10 min 2+ players
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PassingNew to the gameRepresentative skill work

First-contact passing

Pass to the Hoop

Players earn points by passing tossed balls toward a visible floor target.

12 min 3–15 players
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PassingBeginnerReset

First-contact passing

Shuffle and Pass

Passers move left and right before controlling a coach-tossed ball.

12 min 3–14 players
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Serve receiveNew to the gameRepresentative skill work

Core 12 Serve receive and seams

Seams and Names

Two passers use one dependable rule: right takes the short seam and left takes the deep seam.

12 min 4–16 players
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Serve receiveBeginnerGame-like transfer

Core 12 Serve receive and seams

Three-Lane Serve Receive

Three passers protect their lanes and apply short-right, deep-left to both seams.

18 min 5–16 players
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ServingNew to the gameRepresentative skill work

Core 12 Serving pressure and placement

Target Serving

Servers aim at large court zones and build a repeatable pre-serve routine.

12 min 2+ players
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ServingNew to the gameRepresentative skill work

Serving pressure and placement

Serve Over the River

Young servers move gradually behind the end line as their control improves.

12 min 2–16 players
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ServingBeginnerGame-like transfer

Core 12 Serving pressure and placement

Pressure Five

The group tries to make five serves in a row while teammates support the server.

10 min 3+ players
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SettingNew to the gameRepresentative skill work

Core 12 Second-ball setting

Window Setting

Partners shape their hands and send high, catchable sets through a target window.

10 min 2+ players
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SettingBeginnerRepresentative skill work

Second-ball setting

Set and Follow

Players set across a triangle and follow the ball to the next position.

12 min 3–15 players
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AttackingNew to the gameRepresentative skill work

Approach and attacking

Self-Toss Arm Swing

Players rehearse a high contact and controlled down ball without needing a setter.

10 min 2+ players
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AttackingNew to the gameRepresentative skill work

Core 12 Approach and attacking

Approach and Catch

Hitters time an approach to catch a tossed ball at their highest point.

12 min 3–14 players
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