Volleyball Setting Game

SETTING DRILL, OVERHEAD PASSING, BALL CONTROL, SETTING GAME

Volleyball Setting Game

This drill reinforces consistent overhead passing while teaching players to set high and controlled balls that teammates can play. It improves accuracy, communication, and decision-making under game-like conditions.

This volleyball drill develops the overhead pass by requiring all players to set every ball, improving control, communication, and consistency.

• Players: 6 players on each side of the net
• Equipment: 1 volleyball
• Coach: Positioned on the 10-foot line to toss balls into play

1. Coach tosses a ball into play.
2. Teams must use only overhead passes (sets) — no forearm passes allowed.
3. After three consecutive overhead passes, the ball must be sent over the net.
4. All players, regardless of position, must overhead pass every touch.
5. Continue rally until a point is won.
6. Suggested reps/time: Play to 15–25 points, or run for 8–12 minutes.

• Allow fewer than three touches (e.g., 1–2 touches) to encourage quick decision-making and finding open spaces.
• Start rallies with a serve instead of a coach toss for advanced players.
• Keep formal score to simulate a real game.

• Encourage high, accurate sets that allow teammates to adjust underneath.
• Emphasize proper hand positioning and follow-through on every overhead pass.
• Stress communication, players must call the ball clearly.
• Common Game Situation: This drill mimics real rallies where players must set consistently under pressure, especially in broken plays when the setter is unavailable.

Drill: Volleyball Setting Game
Description: This volleyball drill develops the overhead pass by requiring all players to set every ball, improving control, communication, and consistency.
Keywords: setting drill, overhead passing, ball control, setting game

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