Volleyball Ball Control Drill: Two-Person Four Square
This volleyball ball control drill uses a two-player four-square game format to improve down ball accuracy, teamwork, and communication.

VOLLEYBALL BALL CONTROL DRILL, TWO-PERSON DRILL, PASS-SET-HIT, DOWN BALL ACCURACY
Volleyball Ball Control Drill: Two-Person Four Square
This drill develops ball control through pass-set-hit repetitions while encouraging accuracy and placement with down balls. It also promotes communication and teamwork in a fun, competitive game-like setting.
This volleyball ball control drill uses a two-player four-square game format to improve down ball accuracy, teamwork, and communication.
Drill Setup- Court: Divide one volleyball court lengthwise into four equal squares.
- Players: Teams of two compete in each square.
- Equipment: Volleyballs, cones or tape to mark court divisions, and a net.
- Roles: Square 1 is always the serving square, initiating play.
- Players in Square 1 serve the ball to begin the rally.
- Teams of two must complete a pass, set, and controlled down ball back to the opposing team.
- Teams aim to keep the ball in play by controlling their down-ball placement.
- If a team makes an error or lets the ball land in their half, they rotate off the court.
- A new team rotates into Square 4, attempting to work their way around to Square 1.
- Play continues for a set time (e.g., 8–10 minutes) or until a winning score is established.
- The team in Square 1 at the end of the game is declared the winner.
- Scoring System: Award 1 point for each successful rally win; keep score for added competition.
- Skill Focus: Restrict first contact to overhead passes or forearm passes only.
- Time Trial: Run for a fixed time and crown the team with the most total rallies won.
- Communication: Encourage teammates to call every ball clearly.
- Controlled Swings: Hitters should focus on accuracy over power.
- Consistency: Pass and set with enough height to allow controlled attacks.
- Fun and Competitive: Keep pace fast and rotations quick to maximize engagement.
- Common Game Situation: Builds the ability to sustain rallies with controlled down balls, similar to out-of-system plays in real matches.
This is a fun, competitive warm-up or skill drill that blends teamwork, accuracy, and communication.
Drill: Volleyball Ball Control Drill: Two-Person Four Square
Description: This volleyball ball control drill uses a two-player four-square game format to improve down ball accuracy, teamwork, and communication.
Keywords: volleyball ball control drill, two-person drill, pass-set-hit, down ball accuracy
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