Volleyball Hitting Drills for Power and Accuracy

Develop proper technique, footwork, and shot selection with volleyball hitting drills that build power, accuracy, and confidence at the net.

Volleyball hitting drills teach players how to combine footwork, timing, and arm swing to execute powerful and accurate attacks. These drills focus on approach mechanics, proper jump technique, and controlled contact to improve consistency and effectiveness at the net. By practicing shot selection and placement, athletes learn to hit around blockers, adjust to different sets, and apply constant offensive pressure during matches.
Volleyball Hitting Drill: Turn, Go, and Hit Transition Drill

Volleyball Hitting Drill: Turn, Go, and Hit Transition

Develop consistent technique, court awareness, and team communication in blocking, defense, hitting, offense, outside hitter, passing through high-repetition game-like execution.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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134,067 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Defense Drill: Touch Ten! Drill

Volleyball Defense Drill: Touch Ten!

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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103,084 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Middle Hitter Drill: Run the Middle! Drill

Volleyball Middle Hitter Drill: Run the Middle!

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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57,022 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Serve Receive Drill: No Easy Points! Drill

Volleyball Serve Receive Drill: No Easy Points!

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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80,054 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Ball Control Drill: 25 Contact Challenge Featured

Volleyball Ball Control Drill: 25 Contact Challenge

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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85,985 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Ball Control Drill: Back Row Attacks Drill

Volleyball Ball Control Drill: Back Row Attacks

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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33,344 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Warm-Up Drill: Back Row Running Warm-Up Drill

Volleyball Warm-Up Drill: Back Row Running Warm-Up

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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65,560 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Offense vs. Defense Drill: Sideout or Lose Drill

Volleyball Offense vs. Defense Drill: Sideout or Lose

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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55,244 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Competitive Drill: Reverse Sideout Game Drill

Volleyball Competitive Drill: Reverse Sideout Game

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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35,106 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Competitive Drill: Offense vs. Blockers Drill

Volleyball Competitive Drill: Offense vs. Blockers

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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44,828 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Offense Drill: Kill Drill Drill

Volleyball Offense Drill: Kill Drill

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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48,356 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Hitting Drill: Endurance Hitting Drill

Volleyball Hitting Drill: Endurance Hitting

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

Volleyball 10-15 min
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49,996 Chris Johnson

Hitting Coaching FAQ

How often should teams run Hitting drills during practice?

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

What is the key coaching cue for mastering hitting 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 hitting 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.