Drill

Drills

Volleyball

Serve Receive Read Step

Move behind the ball early so you pass from the midline

15 min
6 x 10 served balls
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward move behind the ball early so you pass from the midline.

Instructions

  1. 1Start in your passing base and take a small read step as the server contacts.
  2. 2Move your feet to get the ball between your shoulders, not to the side.
  3. 3Stop your feet before contact and hold the platform for a beat.
  4. 4Call the ball every rep, even in drill work.

What to focus on

Feet stopped before contact.

Recommended reps

6 x 10 served balls

Common mistake

Passing on the move and pushing the ball off target.