Over the Net Pepper Drill
This warm-up will focus on ball control of a ball coming over the net. This volleyball drill will focus on digging, setting, and returning a controlled ball to their partner on the other side of the net.

VOLLEYBALL PEPPER DRILL
- Split into groups of 2 with a ball each.
- One player on each side of the net.
- One player starts with a ball played over the net in a downward flight.
- Player two must dig the ball to themselves, set the ball to themselves, then return a ball on a downward flight to the other player.
- Continue this pattern until players become comfortable with each of the hits.
- Spread the players farther apart while continuing to focus on getting the ball to their partner.
- Only allow a overhead set, then hit on the next touch.
Focus on:
- good digging technique
- good setting technique
- good spiking technique
Drill: Over the Net Pepper Drill
Description: This warm-up will focus on ball control of a ball coming over the net. This volleyball drill will focus on digging, setting, and returning a controlled ball to their partner on the other side of the net.
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