Volleyball
Defensive Positioning By Set Location
Adjust court positioning based on the set location and hitter tendencies before the ball is attacked
15 min
6 x 8 live or tossed attacks from varying set locations
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward adjust court positioning based on the set location and hitter tendencies before the ball is attacked.
Instructions
- 1Coach delivers sets to outside, middle, and back-row hitters in random order.
- 2Defender reads the set location and shifts to the statistically likely landing zone before contact.
- 3Call out the read out loud ('line' or 'angle') before the hitter swings.
- 4Adjust positioning again immediately if the approach shows a different shot.
What to focus on
Positioning adjustment happens before the hitter contacts the ball.
Recommended reps
6 x 8 live or tossed attacks from varying set locations
Common mistake
Staying in a generic base position and reacting only after the ball is hit.