In pairs the players stand on either side of the court facing each other (note this drill requires at least two sets of pairs - four players) Player 1 has the ball facing his/her partner. The player with the ball then spikes the ball off the ground to the other side where their partners catches it. The players on the same side of the court then shuffle sideways to change positions with each other. Player 2 then repeats what player 1 has just performed.
"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."
The variety of sessions across sports - sometimes we steal session ideas from one sport and use them with another.
As we enter the business end of the competition, we take a look at the remaining eight teams and the key talking points surrounding each side.