Get a high volume of basic blocking repetitions with focus on basic hand, arm and body position.
Set up
# of players : 2-8 players
Ideal : 2 players
Equipment : 4+ balls
Average duration : 10-15 minutes
Description
- For this drill it may be beneficial for the net to be lowered so that the athletes can focus on technique and do not get exhausted from too much jumping.
- In this drill an athlete (or coach) drives a ball into the block on the other side of the net while the blocker focuses on completing the block with correct hand arm and body positioning
Evaluation :
# of good reps in each zone(ex. 10)
Variations
- Rotate between players.
- Line shot
- Angle
- Strait
- Switch left and right
Progression
- Add retreating into the drill.
- Have the blocker jump across to the angle.
- Have the blocker move across to the angle then jump back to the line.
- Have the athlete serve a ball in then come to the net to block.
Key points
- The athlete’s hands should be wide open, taking up as much space as possible.
- Thumbs should be pointing upward and stay close to each other during the blocking movement. (as if held together by an elastic band)
- Hands should be strong and rigid.
- Arms should push forward and lock at the shoulder as the ball contacts the arms