Work on hitting sharp cross, middle and line.
Work effectively as a warm up for advanced athletes as well as a more intense drill to develop ball control, particularly on the spike and dig.
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.
Developing the attackers’ ability to either hit or shoot the ball away from defenders.
Reinforcing the correct angle of approach to the attack and additionally this drill helps to develop good arm and hand positioning for the spike.
Reinforcing the correct angle of approach to the attack and additionally this drill helps to develop good arm and hand positioning for the spike.
Developing the ‘over on two’ option whereby the non-receiver attacks the ball over on the second contact.
Reinforcing the correct angle of approach to the attack and additionally this drill helps to develop good arm and hand positioning for the spike. This is a good drill for development of the spike action in athletes that have not yet mastered the spike approach.
Get a high number of dig, set and spike reps and footwork training.
Because this is not a serious drill and the athletes are lying on top of each other to start the drill, it often creates laughter and can be used as an icebreaker