Volleyball
Pursuit And Overhead Dig
Chase down balls off the block and control them with a clean overhead redirect
15 min
5 x 10 balls hit off the blocker's hands toward the sideline
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward chase down balls off the block and control them with a clean overhead redirect.
Instructions
- 1Coach hits or tosses balls that deflect wide off a blocker toward the sideline or baseline.
- 2Sprint to get in line with and behind the ball's flight path.
- 3Use an overhead tomahawk or two-hand overhead shape to redirect the ball high and to target.
- 4Turn immediately to track the ball's flight after contact.
What to focus on
Getting fully behind the ball before contact, not reaching sideways.
Recommended reps
5 x 10 balls hit off the blocker's hands toward the sideline
Common mistake
Reaching across the body with one arm instead of running through the ball.