Stand facing a partner on the other side of the net and about 1 metre behind the 3 metre line; throw the ball using two hands underarm over the net to land on the 3 metre line.
The partner touches the floor with both hands as the ball is travelling towards the net then moves forwards, turns to go backwards with feet apart over the top of the ball. Player must be moving towards the net and not jump over it.
Most teams win the dig and then hand the point straight back with a slow, predictable transition swing. The best 2026 sides treat the moment after the dig as their sharpest scoring chance, feeding the middle in transition and running first-tempo attacks off a defensive ball.
When the first pass breaks down, most teams collapse into a high ball straight into the opposing block. The best 2026 sides are building structured out-of-system offences that turn broken plays into scoring chances using libero sets, left-side options and disciplined hitter routes.
The modern pipe attack has evolved from a high middle-back set into a flat, fast weapon that arrives at quick tempo. Coaches at every level are now drilling it as a primary scoring option, forcing blockers into impossible decisions and unlocking four-hitter offences.
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