Players start this drill on the back line in a press-up position looking at the coach.
When the coach self feeds the ball players should get up to their feet and move forward to pass the ball back to the coach before it bounces.
After passing the ball back players should run around the cones on the outside of the court and then join the back of the line.
Not only is this drill good for your players' fitness but it's also good for getting players to practice getting back to their feet quickly in order to reach the ball in time and keep the point alive.
Most teams win the dig and then hand the point straight back with a slow, predictable transition swing. The best 2026 sides treat the moment after the dig as their sharpest scoring chance, feeding the middle in transition and running first-tempo attacks off a defensive ball.
When the first pass breaks down, most teams collapse into a high ball straight into the opposing block. The best 2026 sides are building structured out-of-system offences that turn broken plays into scoring chances using libero sets, left-side options and disciplined hitter routes.
The modern pipe attack has evolved from a high middle-back set into a flat, fast weapon that arrives at quick tempo. Coaches at every level are now drilling it as a primary scoring option, forcing blockers into impossible decisions and unlocking four-hitter offences.
Register for FREE and get coaching tips, top drills, session and more every week!
