Volleyball Passing Drill: Free Balls to Setter

VOLLEYBALL PASSING DRILL, FREE BALL TRANSITION, PASSING TO SETTER, PASS-SET-HIT DRILL

Volleyball Passing Drill: Free Balls to Setter

This drill develops proper free ball transition, communication, and passing accuracy. Players learn to recognize free ball situations, move into correct defensive-to-offensive positions, and deliver controlled passes that allow the setter to run the offense effectively.

This volleyball passing drill trains players to transition quickly on free balls, focusing on movement, communication, and delivering accurate passes to the setter.

• Players: 6 players on the court in defensive positions, 1 hitter at left front, setter at target
• Coach: Positioned with a supply of volleyballs to initiate free balls
• Court: Full court
• Equipment: Volleyballs, net

1. Coach initiates by tossing a free ball into the defensive side.
2. Setter calls “Free ball!” and transitions quickly to the net.
3. Defensive players transition into their proper free-ball base positions.
4. Coach directs the free ball toward one player’s defensive zone.
5. Player calls the ball, executes a controlled pass to the setter.
6. Setter sets a high outside ball to the left-front hitter.
7. Hitter catches the ball and bounces it back to the coach under the net.
8. Players reset to base positions and repeat.
9. Suggested reps: Each player should complete 8–10 passes per round, with the drill lasting 6–8 minutes.

• Live Attack: Instead of catching, the hitter takes a full approach and attacks the ball.
• Setter Variability: Allow setter to set to multiple hitters (outside, middle, back row).
• Pressure Drill: Run timed rounds where the team must complete a certain number of perfect passes before the timer ends.

• Transition Speed: Emphasize quick movement into correct positions.
• Communication: Setter or team must loudly call “Free ball!” every time.
• Pass Accuracy: Passers should aim for the setter’s hands at the target position.
• Setter Movement: Encourage the setter to arrive early and square shoulders to the target.
• Common Game Situation: Replicates in-game free ball scenarios where quick transition and a controlled first pass can lead to a successful attack.

This is an ideal mid-practice drill to reinforce team communication and transition efficiency before moving on to more advanced offenses.

Drill: Volleyball Passing Drill: Free Balls to Setter
Description: This volleyball passing drill trains players to transition quickly on free balls, focusing on movement, communication, and delivering accurate passes to the setter.
Keywords: volleyball passing drill, free ball transition, passing to setter, pass-set-hit drill

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