Drill

Drills

Volleyball

Hand Penetration Over The Net

Reach hands over the net and into the hitter's space instead of blocking straight up

12 min
6 x 8 blocks against tossed balls at the net
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Start in ready position close to the net with hands up.
  2. 2Jump and press the hands over the net, angling wrists down toward the floor.
  3. 3Keep shoulders square and avoid drifting into the net on landing.
  4. 4Coach tosses balls just over the net to check hand penetration depth.

What to focus on

Wrists roll over and press down past the plane of the net.

Common mistake

Blocking straight up with the hands staying on your own side of the net.