# Volleyball Serving Drill: Bombs Away! Short Serve Challenge

> Master serving drill: bombs away! short serve challenge with this drill. Develop ball control skills, movement, and accuracy with proven coaching points for practice.

## Quick Specs
- **Sport**: Volleyball
- **Duration**: 10-15 Minutes
- **Intensity**: Medium
- **Web URL**: https://volleyballxpert.com/drills/details/serving-bombs-away
- **Court Diagram**: https://volleyballxpert.com/images/volleyball/drills/350X250/98.png

## Objective
Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, serve defense, serving through high-repetition game-like execution.

## Setup & Court Layout
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Players: 3 servers, 3 passers


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Court: Full court with passers starting on the end line opposite servers


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Equipment: Volleyballs


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Roles: Servers initiate play, passers defend and attempt to catch or pass the ball

## Step-by-Step Instructions
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Three servers line up on one side of the court, facing three passers on the end line.


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Each server attempts to serve as short as possible without hitting the net.


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Passers must wait on the end line until ball contact, then sprint forward and try to catch the ball before it hits the ground.


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Scoring: The server earns 1 point if the ball lands untouched by the passer.


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After each attempt, passers must return to the end line before the next serve.


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Continue for a set time (2–3 minutes) before rotating servers and passers.


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Suggested Reps & Time
Reps: 10–15 serves per server before rotation
Time: 2–3 minutes per round; run 2–3 total rounds
?? This drill combines serving accuracy under pressure with defensive reaction speed—great for both sides of the net.

## Key Coaching Points
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For Servers: Emphasize consistent toss, controlled contact, and aiming for zones just over the net.


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For Passers: Wait until the ball is served before moving; anticipate trajectory early.


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Movement: Encourage quick, explosive first steps from the end line.


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Game-Like Habits: Reinforce discipline in serve receive—players must always start ready and balanced.


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Competition: Use scoring to build intensity and keep players engaged.

## Variations & Progressions
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Passing Target Variation: Instead of catching, passers must pass the ball to a designated target and remain in until they complete a set number of successful passes.


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Rapid-Fire Serving: Assign two passers per server and allow servers to serve in quick succession (every 3–5 seconds).


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Competition Mode: Track individual or team scores, rewarding servers for accuracy and passers for successful catches/passes.