Volleyball Passing Drills for Ball Control

Develop consistency and control with volleyball passing drills that train forearm passing and strengthen overall ball control.

Volleyball passing drills focus on building strong forearm passing technique and total ball control, which are essential for successful serve receive and rally play. These drills emphasize proper footwork, platform angles, and controlled movement to deliver accurate passes to the setter. By practicing consistently, athletes improve their ability to handle tough serves, maintain rally flow, and provide a solid foundation for the team’s offense.
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
20,625 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
33,399 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
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50,450 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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24,821 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
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36,251 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
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22,181 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
23,305 Chris Johnson
Volleyball Setting and Overhead Passing Warm-Up Drill Featured

Volleyball Setting and Overhead Passing Warm-Up Drill

Improve overhead setting control, quick footwork transition, and communication in a continuous, high-tempo team rally.

Volleyball 10-15 min
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29,200 Chris Johnson

Passing Coaching FAQ

How often should teams run Passing drills during practice?

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

What is the key coaching cue for mastering passing 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 passing 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.