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Volleyball: Self Pass - Dig and Volley rally

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To start the exercise, one player volleys the ball to their partner who digs the ball up to themselves then volleys the ball back.

The other player then repeats this pattern.

COACHING POINTS

This drill tests your players' ball control and rallying skills.

You can repeat this drill for a set period of time or challenge players to reach a certain number of good contacts (can your players repeat this pattern 10 times in a row?)

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