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.
Introduces athletes to the basic technique for diving and digging a ball with one arm.
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.
Developing the skill of jousting at the net.
Gives the blocker practice at making a decision on weather to retreat off the net or stay up to block. Additionally this drill can be modified to help develop the attackers’ ability to sense where the defender is dropping.
Gets practice dropping off the net (retreating) and playing a ball that is hit towards them. It is recommended that athletes are familiar with the technique of ‘high ball’ defense before the ball is driven high and hard at the retreating athlete.
Developing the technique for dropping off the net quickly
(also referred to as retreating)
Developing a blockers ability to determine the angle of a power shot based on the approach and body language of
the attacker.
Get a high volume of basic blocking repetitions with focus on basic hand, arm and body position.
Get a high volume of basic blocking repetitions with focus on basic hand, arm and body position.