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Volleyball Back Row Attack Drill

This volleyball drill trains players to execute back row attacks from behind the 10-foot line while improving passing, setting, and team offense under pressure.

Volleyball Back Row Attack Drill
VOLLEYBALL BACK ROW ATTACK DRILL, BACK ROW HITTING, PASSING DRILL, OFFENSIVE DRILL

Volleyball Back Row Attack Drill

This drill develops players’ ability to attack effectively from behind the 10-foot line while maintaining proper footwork and positioning. It emphasizes passing consistency, setter awareness, and back row offensive execution in a competitive game-like environment.

This volleyball drill trains players to execute back row attacks from behind the 10-foot line while improving passing, setting, and team offense under pressure.

Drill Setup

  • Players: 3 back-row passers per side, 1 setter shared between both sides
  • Coach: Positioned with volleyballs to initiate free balls
  • Court: Full court, with emphasis on enforcing the 10-foot line rule
  • Equipment: Volleyballs, net

Drill Instructions

  1. Coach initiates play with a free ball toss to either side.
  2. Receiving team completes a pass, set, hit sequence, with the hitter required to attack from behind the 10-foot line.
  3. Setter sets for both sides, ducking under the net after each rally ball to stay involved in play.
  4. Rally continues until the ball is dead.
  5. Teams may keep score to increase competitiveness (e.g., 1 point per successful rally won).
  6. Suggested reps: Play 8–10 rallies per round, or run for 10–12 minutes total.

Drill Variations

  • Serve Start: Begin rallies with a serve instead of a coach toss.
  • Target Zones: Require attackers to aim for specific deep court targets.
  • Scoring Incentive: Award double points for clean kills from the back row.

Drill Coaching Points

  • Back Row Rule: Ensure attackers leave the ground from behind the 10-foot line.
  • Passing Quality: A strong pass allows for multiple back-row hitting options.
  • Setter Awareness: Setters must stay balanced and move quickly under the net to keep play flowing.
  • Aggressive but Smart: Hitters should use vision and placement, not just power.
  • Common Game Situation: Simulates real back row attacking scenarios where offenses rely on consistent transition swings to pressure defenses.

This is a fast-paced, game-like drill that works well mid- or late-practice to sharpen back row offensive execution.

Drill: Volleyball Back Row Attack Drill
Description: This volleyball drill trains players to execute back row attacks from behind the 10-foot line while improving passing, setting, and team offense under pressure.
Keywords: volleyball back row attack drill, back row hitting, passing drill, offensive drill

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