Volleyball Ball Control Drill: Pass, Set, Down Ball

VOLLEYBALL BALL CONTROL DRILL, DOWN BALL DRILL, PASSING AND SETTING DRILL, COMMUNICATION DRILL

Volleyball Ball Control Drill: Pass, Set, Down Ball

This drill develops consistent passing and setting while teaching players to attack with controlled down balls to specific locations. It emphasizes communication, decision-making, and teamwork, helping athletes build ball control in game-like rallies.

This volleyball ball control drill trains players to pass, set, and hit controlled down balls while reinforcing communication, decision-making, and accuracy.

• Players: 3 passers per side, 1 setter per side, line of players waiting at the middle back
• Coach: Positioned with volleyballs to initiate free balls
• Court: Full court with two active sides
• Equipment: Volleyballs, net

1. Coach initiates play with a free ball toss.
2. Receiving side passes to the setter.
3. Setter sets to one of three options:
4. Right or Left Player: Attacker executes a controlled down ball to the opposite court, then rotates off to the back line.
5. Middle Player: Attack stays live, and no one rotates out; all players stay for the next ball.
6. The opposite side runs the same sequence simultaneously.
7. Continue cycling until each player rotates through all positions.
8. Suggested reps: Run for 8–10 minutes or until every player completes 6–8 quality down balls.

• Back Row Attacking: Replace down balls with back row attacks for more advanced play.
• Serve Start: Begin rallies with serves instead of coach tosses to increase game realism.
• Target Focus: Require hitters to aim for specific zones (deep corners, seams).

• Down Ball Execution: Players should control their swing and aim for purposeful targets.
• Setter Decision-Making: Encourage setters to vary location and tempo.
• Communication: Players must call every ball clearly.
• Rotation Discipline: Ensure smooth player transitions after each contact.
• Common Game Situation: Replicates real rallies where attackers must use controlled down balls to extend play or apply pressure to the defense.

This is a mid-practice skill drill that works on both team ball control and attacking decision-making while keeping players engaged and active.

Drill: Volleyball Ball Control Drill: Pass, Set, Down Ball
Description: This volleyball ball control drill trains players to pass, set, and hit controlled down balls while reinforcing communication, decision-making, and accuracy.
Keywords: volleyball ball control drill, down ball drill, passing and setting drill, communication drill

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