4 great sets

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

  1. Coach or player throws balls to positions 1, 2 3 and 4 to simulate a pass.
  2. 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)
  3. Athletes should make sure they move through the ball after setting and get down low in preparation to dig a blocked ball.
  4. Repeat.

Evaluation : # of good sets in a row (4)

Variations

  • Bumpsets
  • Handsets
  • Right side
  • Left side
  • Rotate between the players

Progression

  1. 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

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