
Coach slaps ball, setter goes to target, hitters swing out to hit, setter sets. Hitters swing, and athletes on other side attempt to block. After hitter swings, the switch with the other athlete who shares their position. Setter alternates setting to all three hitting positions, then switches out with other setter. While one setter is setting, the other blocks on the right side.
After doing original description, add a back row passer, and toss from other side of net.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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