Synopsis: You can use this drill to do both ball-handling and volleyball movement work, and it’s also very suitable for warm-ups.
Age/Skill Level: This is a drill for intermediate to advanced players
Requirements: Two players, one ball
Execution: As the video below shows (may take time to load), this is a setting based drill. Two players begin about 2 meters apart. The first partner sets the ball to the other player, runs up and touches them, then retreats back to their position. The second partner first sets the ball up to themselves to give their partner time to do the movement, then sets the ball back to them and runs up for the touch themselves. Run for a set number of reps.
Variations:
- You may be able to run this using forearm passes rather than sets, but it would be more challenging.
- If you want more movement training or to incorporate this drill into a conditioning routine you can run it for a set amount of time rather than just repetitions.
Additional Comments:
- This drill is part of the Long Beach State warm-up routine.
- Make particular note of the footwork involved. It is two running steps forward followed by a turn, cross-over retreat. No backpedaling.
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