Volleyball
Double Block Seam Seal
Close the seam between two blockers so no ball can be tooled through the middle
15 min
5 x 8 double-block reps against live or tossed attacks
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward close the seam between two blockers so no ball can be tooled through the middle.
Instructions
- 1Two blockers set up shoulder to shoulder with a small gap at the antenna side.
- 2Outside blocker sets the line, inside blocker presses shoulder to shoulder and matches the jump timing.
- 3Both blockers turn hands slightly inward to close the middle seam.
- 4Communicate 'in' or 'line' before the set to confirm assignment.
What to focus on
No visible gap between blockers' shoulders at the top of the jump.
Recommended reps
5 x 8 double-block reps against live or tossed attacks
Common mistake
Blockers jumping at different times, leaving a seam the hitter can tool.