Drill Objective
Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in warm-up, ball control, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.
Drill Setup & Court Layout
- Have two players face each other approximately 10 feet apart.
- Each player should straddle a line facing each other.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Player 1 tosses a ball to the second player who sets the ball back to player 1.
- Repeat this for 10 sets and switch the players roles.
- Players should remain straddling the line to force them to face each other and square their body up to the target.
Variations & Progressions
- As the players have more success setting, have them set the ball back and forth.
Key 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.
