This game focuses on defense with both defenders back and is a great way to improve overall anticipation skills
Classic Drill, Favorite drill, Intensity : Moderate, Level : Beginner +, Mode : Competitive, Players 4+
Set up
# of players : 4-8 players
Ideal : 4 players
Equipment : 2 balls +
Average duration : 15-25 minutes
Description
- Game is played as per normal except the attacker must leave the ground behind an 8 ft line that has been drawn in the sand.
Variations
- Switch teams
- Left and right
- Switch sides
Progression
- Move the line to 6 feet.
- Make the game 2 touches.
- Make athletes drop to the ground every time the ball crosses the net.
Key points
- Athletes should be down low in a defensive position before the ball is contacted to enhance their ability to move to any balls attacked away from them.
- Athletes should focus on trying to read where the attacker is going to put the ball. Ways they can do this is to observe the position of the ball on the attackers shoulder, evaluate the hitters tendencies, watch the approach of the hitter to determine if the ball will be hit hard or soft, evaluate the wind conditions to determine high and low risk shots