Get a high number of setting reps and footwork training in getting around the ball to face the setting target.
Set up
# of players : 3-6 players
Ideal : 3 players
Equipment : 1 ball + per team
Average duration : 10-15 minutes
Description
- The athlete at the net (athlete 1 in the diagram) starts the drill by setting the ball about 3 m (or 10 ft) towards the service line in a high arc.
- After making this ‘first’ contact the athlete runs under their own ball and proceeds to set it directly up and down to themselves.
- Immediately following this ‘second’ contact the athlete turns towards the other athlete in the drill (labeled 2 in this diagram) and sets the ball to them.
- The drill is then repeated.
Evaluation : # of reps (ex. 8) or # of time (ex. 2 min)
Variations
- Switch athletes if needed
- Switch sides
Progression
- 2 contacts at the net and 2 contacts away from the net
- Work towards only making 2 contacts.
Key points
- It is important that athletes follow through the ball with their body on the ball set away from the net.
- Athletes need to move very fast to the ball set away from them in order to be able to get around and face the target.
- This will reduce the chance of a double contact or a carried ball.