Developing the skill of the blocker turning while coming down from the block and playing a ball that has been played just over their hands.
Set up
# of players : 2-8 players
Ideal : 2-3 players
Equipment : 4+ balls
Average duration : 10-20 minutes
Description
- In this drill the blocker goes up with the attacker who plays a ‘baby line’ shot over the block.
- The blocker then turns on the way down and attempts to play the ball up before it hits the ground.
Evaluation :
# of good reps (ex. 5-8)
Variations
- From all areas on the court.
Progression
- A defensive player can then try to set up the dug ball or they can attempt to play it over on 2.
- Each blocker could have a partner in back court and this drill could be used to initiate a game.
- If the ball is able to be played over on two the blocker could call the shot to be played.
- The ball can be hit over the block from different areas on the net making the blocker turn different ways.
Key points
- The blocker should try to turn in the air on the way down to enable them to get off the net faster however they must make sure they don’t turn to early and loose form on the block.
- Landing with knees bent will give the blocker a better ability to cover more of the court and get to more balls.
- Rather than swinging the arms sideways the blocker should attempt to get their arms under the ball and play it up.