Volleyball Ball Control Drills for Skill Development

Improve passing, setting, and hitting with volleyball ball control drills designed to build accuracy, consistency, and confidence.

Volleyball ball control drills strengthen the core skills of passing, setting, and hitting by emphasizing accuracy, consistency, and quick decision-making. These drills challenge athletes to maintain control under pressure, improve touch on the ball, and develop the technique needed to execute plays effectively. By incorporating structured ball control exercises into training, coaches help players refine fundamentals, build confidence, and perform with precision in competitive match play.
Volleyball Quick Setter Transitioning Drill Drill

Volleyball Quick Setter Transitioning Drill

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, hitting, outside hitter, passing, serving, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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32,974 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Serve Receive Transition to Hitting Drill Drill

Volleyball Serve Receive Transition to Hitting Drill

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, hitting, middle hitter, outside hitter, passing, serve defense, serving, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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38,905 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Rapid Pass and Set Drill Drill

Volleyball Rapid Pass and Set Drill

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, passing, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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24,509 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Net Save Drill Drill

Volleyball Net Save Drill

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, defense, passing, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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31,884 Chris Johnson
Volleyball 12 Ball Wash Drill Drill

Volleyball 12 Ball Wash Drill

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, defense, down balls, hitting, offense, passing, pass-set-hit, serve defense, serving, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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40,070 Chris Johnson
Volleyball 4x2 Pepper Drill Drill

Volleyball 4x2 Pepper Drill

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in warm-up, ball control, down balls, passing, pepper drills, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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28,233 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Set and Switch Drill Drill

Volleyball Set and Switch Drill

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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23,426 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Set and Spin Drill Drill

Volleyball Set and Spin Drill

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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22,208 Chris Johnson
Volleyball 3-Skill Pepper with Partner Drill

Volleyball 3-Skill Pepper with Partner

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in warm-up, ball control, down balls, pass-set-hit through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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19,560 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Setters vs. Passers Game Drill

Volleyball Setters vs. Passers Game

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, passing, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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36,191 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Double the Number Drill

Volleyball Double the Number

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in ball control, passing, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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36,352 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Warm-up with Wall Drill

Volleyball Warm-up with Wall

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in warm-up, ball control, down balls, passing, serving, setting through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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41,334 Chris Johnson

Ball Control Coaching FAQ

How often should teams run Ball Control drills during practice?

We recommend dedicating 15–25 minutes of each practice session to ball control training. Start with high-repetition fundamental drills before progressing into fast-paced, competitive game scenarios.

What is the key coaching cue for mastering ball control in volleyball?

Consistency and posture discipline under pressure are essential. Emphasize early footwork adjustment, balanced body positioning, and clear verbal communication on every touch.

How can coaches keep ball control drills engaging for all skill levels?

Introduce point-based scoring systems, wash drills (requiring multiple consecutive successful plays), and variable speed entries to challenge athletes as they develop confidence.