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Game: 2-player, 2-ball Volley Tennis

This game, also known as Brazilian 2-ball, is a great warm-up that gets players moving and competing while also working on communication and strategy.

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Volleyball Drills
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Drill: 6 v 6s

This is a 6 on 6 volleyball drill/game that you can use to keep many players active and not sitting out for long periods of time.

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Game: 2 v 2 side switch

This fast-paced game features a lot of player movement and encourages communication and problem-solving. It's good for warm-ups or regular game play work.

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Game: 2 vs. 2 with a Player Net

Here's a small-sided volleyball game you can play when you don't have a net. Potentially good for warm-ups, try-outs, or when you have large numbers of players.

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Game: Bonus Point Bingo

This bonus point oriented game is good for focusing on key developmental areas with lots of potential for varying the complexity and challenge level.

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Volleyball Drills
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Drill: 2 vs. 0, or 2-Player Over-the-Net Pepper

This pepper variation introduces playing the ball over the net, which increases the game-like element and movement and puts added pressure on ball-handling.

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Volleyball Drills
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Drill: 6-player Over-the-Net Pepper

This pepper variation expands on the over-the-net version to allow for more players to be included, potentially allowing for increased complexity.

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Drill: 5-Player Passing and Movement

This is fairly simple group ball-handling and movement drill (though with room for increased complexity and/or intensity) that could be used as a warn-up.

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Drill: 5-player Pass and Set

This is a combination volleyball passing and setting drill, which can also incorporate controlled serving and/or hitting.

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