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Volleyball: Set To The Rim

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Players stand in a row facing a basketball or netball rim. The aim is for the players to set the ball and attempt to get it to go through the rim. Players take turns and join the back of the queue after their set.

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In this drill arms are warmed up. In addition it requires players to be focused if they want to score, improving concentration.

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Get Up and Set:

Players start by lying on their back on the baseline. When the coach whistles, they quickly get up and overhand pass the ball to themselves while moving forwards and backwards from the net.

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Set On Sign:

A setter faces the net, while three other players stand facing them with a ball each. These are given numbers and are lined up on the attack line. One of the three calls out their number and passes the ball to the player at the net, who must quickly turn around and set the ball back.

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Cross Running:

A players stands in the middle of a "cross", with balls to the left, right, in front and behind of them. On the coach's call, they will run to the ball they are instructed to go to, and then return to their starting position and await the next call.

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Set Short, Set Further:

Players stand in pairs on each side of the court. The player at the front of the pair attempts to jump and set the ball to the player at the back of the pair opposite them before moving aside. This player then sets the ball to the players at the front of the pair opposite, who does the same. The drill now begins again.

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