This drill is a good variation on the normal game but is designed for situations where there are more than 2 teams.
Set up
# of players : 6-8 players
Ideal : 6 players
Equipment : 3 balls +
Average duration : 15-25 minutes
Description
- This drill involves designating one side of the court the ‘points’ side and the other the challenger’ side.
- Athletes partner up and serve to start the rally from the ‘challenger’ side.
- If the serving team wins the rally they move across the net to the ‘points’ side where they get the opportunity to earn a point.
- If the team on the ‘points’ side wins the rally they receive a point and stay on the ‘points’ side.
Variations
- Switch teams
- Switch sides
Progression
- Depending on the focus of the drill rules could stipulate that the receiving do or do not get points for missed serves. If missed serves do not count for points it will make the job of any team on the ‘points’ side more difficult.
- Also rules could stipulate that teams either do or do not gain points for moving through to the ‘points’ side.
- An additional option is to stipulate that the team on the ‘points’ side is permitted 2 errors before they are out.
Key points
- Athletes need to consider the serving rules and alter their strategy around it. If there is no penalty for service errors then it is beneficial to take more risks.