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Volleyball: First time Overhead Passes over the net

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DESCRIPTION

Two players stand either side of the net and pass the ball overhead first time to their partner on the other side of the net.

COACHING POINTS

With a first touch set, players need to take extra care. Feet movement is essential to ensure player is under the ball upon contact to enable more control.

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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

Beginners Set Drill:

A drill to improve hand to eye co-ordination for beginners.

The player uses their wrists to hit the ball up in the air.

The ball can bounce on the ground before it is knocked up in the air again.

3 Grass roots

Grassroot serving:

2 players, 1 ball. The player serving has to hit the ball over the net so that the other player can catch the ball.

If they are successful 3 times in a row the player can take a step back and move closer to the back line.

Once players reach the back line they can swap roles.

7 Serve Drills

Basic Passing Drill:

A basic passing drill in pairs, can be used for either the dig pass or overhead pass

3 Grass roots

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