Volleyball 3 Player Down Ball with Movement

Drill Objective

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in warm-up, ball control, down balls, hitting, outside hitter, passing, pass-set-hit, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Drill Setup & Court Layout

• Split the team into 2 teams.
• Place a setter for each team near the net.
• Three players step up off the baseline as the remaining players are in a line at the baseline.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. The coach starts with a free ball to one of the teams.
2. The player that has the first contact passes to the setter.
3. The setter returns a overhead pass to one of the 3 players.
4. The player receiving the set plays a down ball over the net to the other team.
5. The player that hits the down ball steps off and a new player takes their place.
6. The play continues on the other side of the court.

Variations & Progressions

• N/A

Key Coaching Points

• Focus on all aspects of the pass, set, and down ball.
• Make sure proper technique is used on the down ball hit.