Work on reading the play and spike or pookey in the good zone.
Set up
# of players : 2-8 players
Ideal : 2 players
Equipment : 1+ ball per team
Average duration : 10-15 minutes
Description
- Partners will be on opposite sides of the net.
- P1 tosses or sets a high ball to himself. Immediately after the ball goes up, P2 raises his hands or leaves them down at his sides. P2 raises his hands, P1 should pokey the ball over the net. If P2 leaves them down, P1 should spike the ball over the net.
- P2 catches the ball and the players switch responsibilities.
Evaluation :
# of good reps or # of time (ex. 4 min).
*Beach volley Camp Hermosa training Booklet
Variations
- Switch side.
Progression
- Standing shot (witout the net)
- Keep the ball alive by digging and setting to yourself without catching the ball.