Practices blocking/hitting skill while improving footwork speed in offense.
Set up
# of players : 3-6 players (1 coach and 2 players minimum)
Ideal : 3 players
Equipment : tennis, medecine and volley balls
Average duration : 10-15 minutes
Description
- 2 Players start facing eachother on both side of the net in a blocking position. The coach is waiting with a ball on one side of the net with player 1.
Both players jump and block at the same time. - Then they both run at the backline of the court.
- Player 1 comes back in an attacking position. The coach sets the ball so she/he can hit the ball.
- Meanwhile, Player 2 comes back at the net to block Player 1.
- Repeat.
Variations
- left and right
- Switch players
Progression
- Coach starts the first ball at the net with a joust.
- The joust winner is the one attacking and can score 1 point if he hits the ball on the target while passsing over the block. Game of 5.
- Add 2 players each side of the court. The coach throws the ball at the attacker that must pass it to his/her teammate, who sets it back. Normal play.