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Volleyball: Passing Pattern - Dig, Pass and Set

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Players start this passing pattern with a defensive dig to themselves, followed by a push into the air and then set the ball across the net to player 2 who repeats this pattern.

Dig - (self) Pass - Set

COACHING POINTS

The Defensive Dig:
Players should stand with their knees bent and legs just wider than shoulder width apart. Eyes on the ball to the point of contact with wrists, ensuring their wrists are together and their head should be level with the ball at point of contact

The Set:
Eyes up looking at ball trajectory and with knees bent, standing on the balls of their feet. Players should bend their elbows outwards and push through the ball with fingers.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

recognise the space:

8 players per court, 4 players as feeders and 4 players as returnees. Change roles after a set time (i.e. 3 minutes).

Feeders: Throw the ball with lots of height over the net in the direction of the player. The receiving player has to be in the middle of the court.

Receiving players: Catch the ball and roll it back under the net to the player that did not have the ball before the practice started. Player should go to the back of the queue after each time.

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Defensive Dig and Push Drill over the net:

A defensive dig before a push into the air and then sets across the net to player 2.

MVT:FOREARM PASS

Jump and Throw - Spike development:

Players have a ball each and make an attacking approach with the ball in hand.

As they reach the net they should put the ball behind their head, jump and throw the ball over the net into the opposition court.

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Jumping to Spike:

Players move towards the net as the coach feeds the ball up.

Players must position themselves close to the net and aim to catch the ball at the peak height, with both arms up in the air.

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