Start at the end of the ladder with your feet together. Stride jump and put your arms out to the side, then jump with both feet back in to the 1st hole with your arms going to your side.
The next time put your arms out to the front. Repeat this all the way down the ladder. When your feet are together, your arms are by your side. When your feet are apart your arms are straight out to your side or straight out in front at shoulder height. You alternate side and front all the way down the ladder.
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.
The back row attack adds a powerful offensive dimension that stretches the opposing block and creates scoring opportunities from unexpected positions. This guide covers the rules, approach footwork, setter-hitter timing, and progressive training methods for introducing back row attacks to developing teams.
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