Volleyball drilling exercises can range from basic, such as teaching simple fundamentals to new players, to competitive, in which drills are designed to prepare players for upcoming contests. This type of drilling often practices coverages and set plays that have been integrated into a playbook. Because of the advanced nature of the drills, it is assumed that the players involved understand basic volleyball skills. While the drilling itself may seem simple, it is intended to expand the understanding and use of a given strategy's advantages.
Coverage Drill
This drill is great for practicing coverage against opposing hitters, an aspect of defense that can make or break a game. Place six players in their usual set-up on the receiving side of the court. Place two blockers in each of the three blocking zones on the opposite side; this set-up is never seen in an actual game, but it helps the players prepare for aggressive hitting. Toss a ball over to the receiving side, creating enough loft that the receiving player can attempt to hit the ball over to the other side. Make sure your players know to aim low, increasing the chances of a block. When the hit is blocked, the other players will need to move in close to the hitter and cover for her.
Pinpoint Passing
Accuracy is key to setting up an offensive attack and scoring points. A serving player must have skilled control of the volleyball to place it in difficult locations for the opposition to handle. In this drill, place two players on opposite sides of the net. Have a server send the ball over the net at the passer. The serve must be within one step of where the passer currently stands. Then, have the passer return the pass to the server; this shot also needs to be within one step of the player. If the serve and three passes are all completed within one step of the target player, the drill is a success. Have players continue the drill until each pair successfully completes it.
Net Save Drill
Precious points can be saved by a team skilled in saving a ball from the net. Balls that hit the net drop into a position that is awkward for players to reach, often resulting in a point against that team. To perform this drill, line up players on one side of the net. Place another player behind this group to serve as the setter. Toss a ball into one side of the net, at which point the player closest to the ball will jump down and try to scoop the volleyball back away from the net and toward the setter. If the setter is able to get the ball under control and set the ball for an attack, the drill is a success.
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