Loosen up the body and raise body temperature in preparation for more strenuous activity. Practice the dig set and spike in this warm up drill.
Set up
# of players : 4-12 players
Ideal : 4 players
Equipment : 1+ ball
Average duration : 15-20 minutes
Description
- Athlete 1 starts with the ball at the net and drives the ball towards athlete 2.
- Athlete 2 digs the ball up to the middle of the square made by all 4 athletes.
- Athlete 3 then comes in and sets the ball to the athlete directly in front of them (athlete 4) and proceeds to quickly retreat (move back) to get into a position to dig the ball up to the middle of the court for the drill to continue.
Evaluation : # of good reps (in a row or not), # of time
Variations
- Switch athletes
Progression
- Set, set and spike makes it more easy as it gives more time to the defender to retreat after setting.
- Set and spike
- With additional athletes you can challenge them to move around the square after each play while keeping the drill alive.
Key points
- Athletes should be still and in balance when the ball is hit.
- Communication between athletes will help with this drill.
- A low body position will allow athletes to recover from any balls that are not played well.