Develop a wide range of attacking shots. Additionally it helps to reinforce correct spike approach allowing the athletes to effectively attack into all areas of the court.
Classic Drill, Favorite drill, Intensity : Moderate, Level : Intermediate +, Mode : Repetition, Players : 1+
Set up
# of players : 2-8 players
Ideal : 3 players
Equipment : 4+ balls
Average duration : 10-25 minutes
Description
- The attacker throws the ball to their partner who sets them up.
- The attacker them spikes the ball into a number of different spots on the court. It is important for beginners to experience attacking into all areas of the court but as a player gains experience they may decide to focus on certain shots that they need work on.
- Athletes can go around attacking into positions 1-5 (if they hit a spot they can skip that spot next time around), or an athlete can work their way around from 1-5 moving on to the next number only when they successfully attack the ball into the designated spot
Evaluation :
# of good reps in the zone (around the world).
Variations
- Rotate between players.
- Switch side.
- Left and right
Progression
- Standing shot
- Spike
- Make the size of the spots smaller will make the drill more difficult.
- The setter can call the area of the court that they would like the ball attacked into.
Key points
- Athletes need to be reminded that they need to have a strong approach on every attack.
- The athletes arm swing should be the same for every attack with the wrist being the only part that changes the direction of the ball.
- For right-handed athletes, the approach should be on a slight angle on the left side and almost straight onto the net on the right. The opposite applies for left-handed athletes.