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Volleyball Back Row Attack Drill: Ping Pong

This volleyball back row attack drill builds ball control and teamwork as players pass, set, and hit from behind the 10-foot line in a competitive ping pong format.

Volleyball Back Row Attack Drill: Ping Pong
VOLLEYBALL BACK ROW ATTACK DRILL, BALL CONTROL DRILL, PASS-SET-HIT DRILL, BACK ROW HITTING

Volleyball Back Row Attack Drill: Ping Pong

This drill develops tempo, ball control, and teamwork by requiring players to pass, set, and attack exclusively from behind the 10-foot line. It emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and strategic back row attacking while maintaining a competitive format.

This volleyball back row attack drill builds ball control and teamwork as players pass, set, and hit from behind the 10-foot line in a competitive ping pong format.

Drill Setup

  • Players: Teams of 3 (two active on each side, additional teams waiting behind serving lines)
  • Coach: Positioned on the sideline with a supply of volleyballs to initiate play
  • Court: Full court, with the 10-foot line enforced as an attack boundary
  • Equipment: Volleyballs, net

Drill Instructions

  1. Form multiple teams of 3 players each. Two teams begin on the court, one per side, with others waiting behind each serving line.
  2. Coach initiates play with a free ball toss.
  3. Teams must complete pass, set, and hit sequences while staying behind the 10-foot line for all attacks.
  4. After a successful rally, the ball is sent over the net, and the team that just attacked rotates off and goes behind the opposite baseline.
  5. If a team makes an error (missed pass, illegal attack, out of bounds, or failure to stay behind the 10-foot line), they are eliminated and replaced by the next team in line.
  6. When only two teams remain, they play one final rally to determine the winner.
  7. Award 1 point to the winning team of that round.
  8. Suggested reps: Play until a team earns 5–7 points, or for 12–15 minutes total.

Drill Variations

  • No Elimination: Instead of elimination, rotate teams off after each rally.
  • Serve Start: Begin with a serve instead of a coach’s toss for added realism.
  • Target Zones: Require attackers to aim for specific zones (deep corner, seam, line).

Drill Coaching Points

  • Back Row Rule: Ensure hitters leave the ground from behind the 10-foot line.
  • Controlled Tempo: Encourage high, controlled sets to allow consistent back row swings.
  • Teamwork: Players must communicate clearly to execute clean pass-set-hit sequences.
  • Decision-Making: Hitters should aim for placement over raw power.
  • Common Game Situation: Mimics back row attacking sequences in real matches, reinforcing rule compliance, tempo, and attacking strategy from deep court positions.

This is a fun and competitive drill that combines skill development with teamwork and tactical back-row offense.

Drill: Volleyball Back Row Attack Drill: Ping Pong
Description: This volleyball back row attack drill builds ball control and teamwork as players pass, set, and hit from behind the 10-foot line in a competitive ping pong format.
Keywords: volleyball back row attack drill, ball control drill, pass-set-hit drill, back row hitting

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