One player stands in Zone 6, with another in zone 3 and one in zone 2.
Players set the ball consecutively clockwise, with the player in Zone 3 setting the ball backwards.
In this exercise a setter masters backwards setting to antenna where his/her teammate stands.
To keep passing efficiently, a setter should look behind and watch its path after the ball loses contact with their hands.
Add a fourth player in Zone 4, and the setter in Zone 3 passes to them but alternates between backwards and forwards passing.
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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