Volleyball Ball Control Drill: 25 Contact Challenge

VOLLEYBALL BALL CONTROL DRILL, PASSING DRILL, SETTING DRILL, HITTING DRILL

Volleyball Ball Control Drill: 25 Contact Challenge

This drill improves ball control, teamwork, and communication by requiring players to maintain a rally for an extended sequence. It reinforces passing, setting, and controlled hitting in rhythm while training players to move through rotations. By adding a competitive challenge, athletes stay focused and engaged.

This volleyball ball control drill develops passing, setting, and hitting skills while emphasizing communication, teamwork, and consistency through a 25-contact challenge.

• Players: 3 active players on each side (middle back, setter, outside hitter), with a line of players waiting to rotate in at middle back
• Court: Full court with standard net setup
• Equipment: Volleyballs, net
• Roles: Coach initiates free balls, players rotate positions after each contact, line supplies new players

1. Coach initiates play by sending a free ball to the middle back.
2. Middle back passes to the setter.
3. Setter sets to the outside hitter.
4. Outside hitter executes a controlled attack or down ball to the opposite middle back.
5. Players follow their ball:
   Passer → becomes setter
   Setter → becomes hitter
   Hitter → goes to end of the middle back line
6. Rally continues with the same sequence on both sides of the net.
7. Teams count contacts aloud, aiming for 25 total successful contacts before the other team.
8. Suggested reps: Play until 25 contacts are achieved, repeat for 3–4 rounds (10–12 minutes total).

• Increase Goal: Raise the target from 25 to 30 or more contacts for advanced groups.
• Add a Fourth Player: Rotate through four positions instead of three.
• Multi-Court Competition: Run two courts at once and race to the contact goal.

• Communication: Players should call every ball loudly and clearly.
• Consistency: Controlled, repeatable contacts are more important than power.
• Footwork: Stay low and balanced when passing and setting.
• Rotation Awareness: Move quickly and efficiently into the next role.
• Common Game Situation: Reinforces extended rallies where teams must maintain control, communication, and rhythm to outlast opponents.

This is a great warm-up drill to get players moving, communicating, and focused on team ball control before progressing into more advanced drills.

Drill: Volleyball Ball Control Drill: 25 Contact Challenge
Description: This volleyball ball control drill develops passing, setting, and hitting skills while emphasizing communication, teamwork, and consistency through a 25-contact challenge.
Keywords: volleyball ball control drill, passing drill, setting drill, hitting drill

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