Get a lot of defensive reps in this controlled drill.
Set up
# of players : 3-8 players
Ideal : 3 players
Equipment : 1 ball +
Average duration : 10-15 minutes
Description
- P1 and P2 should be positioned near each antenna on one side of the court. P3 plays defense diagonally from where the attack is coming.
- P1 hits the ball to P3 who digs the ball into the middle of the court and immediately moves to the other side of the court. P1 then runs to set that ball to P2 and immediately returns to his antenna.
- P2 hits the ball diagonally to P3 who digs to the center of the court.
- P2 runs and sets the ball back to P1.
- The drill should continue for a designated number of digs or time. 2 minutes or 20 digs is a good place to start.
* BeachCamp Hermosa Booklet
Variations
- Switch teams
- Switch sides
- Switch left and right
Progression
- If players cannot effectively control their hits, have them tomahawk, set or pass back to the defender.