Volleyball Warm-Up Drill: Back Row Running Warm-Up

VOLLEYBALL WARM-UP DRILL, BALL CONTROL DRILL, BACK ROW ATTACK, PASSING AND DIGGING

Volleyball Warm-Up Drill: Back Row Running Warm-Up

This drill develops ball control and communication while keeping players active in warm-up. By requiring players to touch the net after every contact, it reinforces constant movement, conditioning, and awareness while practicing back row skills. It also encourages teamwork through calling the ball and maintaining rhythm.

This volleyball warm-up drill combines passing, setting, and back row attacking with constant movement, communication, and ball control.

• Players: Equal number of players on each side behind the 10-foot line
• Court: Full court or half court depending on roster size
• Equipment: Volleyballs, net
• Roles: Players dig, set, and attack from the back row; coach initiates with free balls

1. Coach initiates play with a free ball to alternating sides of the court.
2. Teams must complete a sequence: dig → set → back row attack.
3. After a player contacts the ball, they must run to touch the net before being eligible to touch the ball again.
4. Rally continues with back-and-forth free balls from the coach.
5. Scoring: Use rally scoring to a set number of points (e.g., play to 10 or 15).
6. Suggested reps: Run 2–3 games of 8–10 minutes each, adjusting length based on team size and intensity.

• Add Blockers: Place one blocker per side to create more realistic rallies.
• Smaller Groups: Use fewer players per side to increase touches and movement.
• Time Challenge: Instead of rally scoring, see how many rallies teams can complete in a timed round.

• Movement: The fewer players per side, the more movement required—emphasize hustle.
• Communication: Players must call every ball loudly to avoid collisions.
• Consistency: Controlled digs, sets, and attacks are more valuable than hitting hard.
• Conditioning: Touching the net after every contact adds intensity and fitness.
• Common Game Situation: Replicates defensive rallies and transition plays where players must cover space quickly and stay engaged.

This is a great dynamic warm-up drill that blends ball control with conditioning, keeping players active and engaged before more advanced practice segments.

Drill: Volleyball Warm-Up Drill: Back Row Running Warm-Up
Description: This volleyball warm-up drill combines passing, setting, and back row attacking with constant movement, communication, and ball control.
Keywords: volleyball warm-up drill, ball control drill, back row attack, passing and digging

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