Volleyball
Pursuit And Court Coverage Sprint
Cover open court space quickly after a teammate's attack is blocked
12 min
5 x 8 cover sequences (hit, block, chase down deflection)
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward cover open court space quickly after a teammate's attack is blocked.
Instructions
- 1Hitter attacks while teammates take proper coverage positions around the hitter.
- 2Coach or blocker deflects the ball down; coverage players react and pursue.
- 3First player to the ball calls it and plays a controlled overhead or bump to the target.
- 4Reset to base coverage positions immediately after each rep.
What to focus on
Coverage players stay low and ready during the swing, not standing and watching.
Recommended reps
5 x 8 cover sequences (hit, block, chase down deflection)
Common mistake
Standing upright watching the hitter instead of staying in a ready coverage stance.