Cut shots over the net

Diversify your offense and improve ball control. Good for warming up.

Set up

# of players : 1-6
Ideal : 2 players
Equipment : 1 ball and a net
Average duration : 10-20 minutes

Description

  1. Players stand on different side of the court at the 3m line.
  2. Player A self tosses the ball and hit over the net (short crosscourt)
  3. Player B catches the ball
  4. Repeat

Evaluation : # of cut shots inside the 3m zone

Variations

  • Left side
  • Right side
  • Switch the attackers and setters if more than 2 players.

Progression

  1. Without jumping
  2. Jumping
    throw to yourself and hit
  3. Rally 1 vs 1
    Pass and set to yourself, cut shot to your partner
  4. Rally 2 vs 2

Key points

Hide the cut shot

  • dynamic approach (slow to fast)
  • face the net
  • elbow high
  • High contact point
  • finish up

Use a brushing effect

  • Accelerate the wrist
  • Wrist rotation
  • Crossbody armswing
  • Thumbs up
  • Hit slightly on the side of the ball.

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