Practice your setting footwork and reactivity.
Set up
# of players : 2-8 players
Ideal : 3 players
Equipment : 3-12 balls
Average duration : 10-15 minutes
Description
- Player A starts on the right side of the court (in receiving position). Player B starts on the left side of the court. Player C is in waiting line with Player A.
- PA tosses the ball in the middle of the court. PA gives a call «Front» or «Back» to PB.
- PB sets the ball in the good zone.
- Player A moves to the front of the court and catches the ball.
- Repeat.
Evaluation : # of good sets or 2 minutes per player.
Variations
- Bump sets
- Hand sets
- Left side
- Right side
- Rotate between the players.
Progression
- Back, front
- Inversed calls.
- Blue (front), red (back).
- Middle, back, front.
- Middle, back, front, push back, push front.
- PB attacks on PA. PA dig the ball and make a call. PB sets the ball. PA hits the ball.
Key points
Wait in a good position
- Shoulders and hips facing the target
- Push up with your legs and arms at the same time
Good ball Trajectory
- Up and down
- 2x the antenna
- Keep it close to you and your partner