Setting from everywhere on the court. Set both good and bad passes and to make judgments on whether to bump or hand set the ball.
Set up
# of players : 2-4 players
Ideal : 3 players (or 2 with a coach)
Equipment : 4 balls
Average duration : 10-20 minutes
Description
- Coach or player throws balls to positions 1, 2 3 and 4 to simulate a pass.
- The athletes then moves from passing position to attempt to set up the pass either with a hand or bump set.
1 = bad pass (to close to the net and too far across)
2 = perfect pass
3 = bad pass (to far off the net)
4 = bad pass (off the side of the court) - Athletes should make sure they move through the ball after setting and get down low in preparation to dig a blocked ball.
- Repeat.
Evaluation : # of good sets in a row (4)
Variations
- Bumpsets
- Handsets
- Right side
- Left side
- Rotate between the players
Progression
- Start face down on the sand
Key points
Chilled approach
- Fast to slow
- Dip, dip, push
- Shoulders always facing the target (net)
- Chilled body
Good ball Trajectory
- Up and down
- 2x the antenna
- Keep it close to you and your partner