Back Row Game Requirements: 7 players, 1 ball, full court Execution: Place three back row players (including a setter) and a blocker on one side, and a setter, a defender, and an Outside Hitter on the other side as per the diagram below. The 4-player side serves every ball to either the defender or OH. The teams then play through a rally. On the receiving side the OH must attack every ball (if possible). On the serving side, only back row attacks are permitted. Play out 10 rallies and keep track of how many times the OHâs team
Variations: You can run a similar drill with right side hitters, or even back row attackers. Since the serve is only going to the D or OH on the receiving side, you can have the Setter start in any zone to work on movement to target. The setter on the serving side could also be the Blocker, allowing for the insertion of a third defender in the back row.. You could potentially alternate OHs on a rotation rather than having one player go through 10 straight reps.
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New hitters rarely miss because of their arm. They miss because of their feet. Build a reliable approach, then time it with your setter.
When your hitter gets stuffed, five teammates standing and watching is how you lose the point. Good attack coverage turns a blocked ball into a second swing.
Coaches spend hours correcting arms in serve receive when the real fault is almost always the feet. Fix the movement and the platform fixes itself.
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