Cross Court Setting Drill

This volleyball setting drill focuses on cross court setting and delivering a hittable set.

Setup

1. Position two target players on either side of the court near the net.
2. Position the remaining players in two lines near the back of the court on either side of the court.
3. The coach is positioned between the two setters.

Instructions

1. The coach begins the drill by throwing or bouncing a ball to one of the setters at the front of the line.
2. The setting player sets a cross court hittable ball into the target.
3. The target player moves to the back of the line.
4. The setter follows their set and becomes the target player.
5. The coach alternates lines.
6. Perform the drill until setting a hittable ball becomes comfortable for all players.

Variations

• Finish with an actual hit into an empty defensive court.

Coaching Points

Players must be encouraged to use proper technique when setting the ball such as:

• Moving to the ball before setting
• Feet shoulder width apart or slightly wider with one foot slightly ahead of the other
• Knees bent slightly & weight evenly distributed on the balls of feet
• Hands are cocked in anticipation of the set with your fingers firm and elbows out at a 45 and 90 degree angle.
• When setting use the fingers using the ring and pinkie to stabilize the ball. The more surface area touched the better control.
• Take the set around the forehead and use entire body to push it towards the hitter.
• Follow through with your hands after the ball is released.

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