Line Setting Drill

This beginner setting drill will focus on the setter squaring their bodies up to their target. This is a great small group drill for beginners to work on setting with a partner.

Setup

1. Have two players face each other approximately 10 feet apart.
2. Each player should straddle a line facing each other.

Instructions

1. Player 1 tosses a ball to the second player who sets the ball back to player 1.
2. Repeat this for 10 sets and switch the players roles.
3. Players should remain straddling the line to force them to face each other and square their body up to the target.

Variations

• As the players have more success setting, have them set the ball back and forth.

Coaching Points

• Square up to the target.
• Squat under the ball.
• Bring up the hands, fingers pointed out and spread out, cock the wrist back above forehead.
• Extend the arms up through the ball using the legs and arms at the same time.

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