Players get into groups of 5 or more and form a circle, initially working with one ball per group.
The aim of this drill is for players to pass the ball around the circle using bump passes, trying to reach 20 passes without dropping the ball.
This drill can also be played with setting the ball.
When players can pass the ball to 20 you can either increase the target number of passes or introduce a second ball.
Players can also be numbered and challenged to pass the ball around the group in a particular order (this will require communication and accuracy).
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.
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