Players start from baseline and sprint to the attack line, at which point they step forwards and backwards either side of the line as fast as possible. Before stepping back or forward, both feet must be on the other side of the line.
In this drill, players train to run fast and adjust their steps to conditions which occur during the match. For example, inaccurate setting makes players step and approach much quicker to jump and spike.
If you possess A co-ordination ladder, it is a great piece of equipment to increase difficulty.
Most teams win the dig and then hand the point straight back with a slow, predictable transition swing. The best 2026 sides treat the moment after the dig as their sharpest scoring chance, feeding the middle in transition and running first-tempo attacks off a defensive ball.
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.
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