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 Ball Control with Movement Drill

Volleyball Ball Control with Movement

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
Volleyball Ball Control Warm-up Drill
49,430 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Long Distance Back Setting Drill Drill

Volleyball Long Distance Back Setting Drill

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
Volleyball Back Setting Drill volleyball warm-up drill volleyball drills
15,205 Chris Johnson
Volleyball - 2 Player Pepper Drill Multiple Hits Drill

Volleyball - 2 Player Pepper Drill Multiple Hits

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
Volleyball Pepper Drill Ball Control Digs
20,691 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Set and Switch Drill Drill

Volleyball Set and Switch Drill

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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23,080 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Pass and Move with Simulated Blocks Drill

Volleyball Pass and Move with Simulated Blocks

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
Volleyball Pass and Move Passing Ball Control
33,445 Chris Johnson
Volleyball "W" Passing Drill Drill

Volleyball "W" Passing Drill

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
Volleyball Passing Ball Control volleyball ball control drill
50,528 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Out-of-System Setting Drill: Bettering the Bad Pass Drill

Volleyball Out-of-System Setting Drill: Bettering the Bad Pass

Train setters, liberos, and non-traditional setters to track shanked/errant passes and consistently deliver high, hittable out-of-system sets to the antennas.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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24,858 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Line Hitting Drill: Outside & Right Side Placement Drill

Volleyball Line Hitting Drill: Outside & Right Side Placement

Train outside and opposite hitters to attack down the line with control while reinforcing setter rhythm and defensive transition positioning along the sideline.

Volleyball 10-15 min
volleyball line hitting drill down the line attack outside hitter line shot
36,309 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Triangle Setting Drill: Front & Back Sets Drill

Volleyball Triangle Setting Drill: Front & Back Sets

Train setters to rapidly square their hips and shoulders to the target antenna while alternating between front sets and back sets under high repetition.

Volleyball 10-15 min
volleyball triangle setting drill setter footwork drill back setting drill
22,261 Chris Johnson
Over the Net Pepper Drill: 2-Player Ball Control Warm-Up Drill

Over the Net Pepper Drill: 2-Player Ball Control Warm-Up

Develop controlled defensive digging, accurate self-setting, and disciplined placement attacking across the net in partner pairs.

Volleyball 10-15 min
volleyball pepper drill over the net pepper 2 player volleyball drill
23,410 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.