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Volleyball: Dig bounce single arm

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Each player has a ball and will attempt to keep this ball in the air by "digging" it using only one arm.

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Defensive Dig and Push Drill over the net:

A defensive dig before a push into the air and then sets across the net to player 2.

MVT:FOREARM PASS

Ball arm to arm:

Players start with the ball in one hand.

Players lift the ball across their body and allow it to bounce once.
Players side-step following the movement of the ball, ensuring they are in position for the next stage of the drill.
Now catch the ball in their other hand and repeat in the opposite direction.

SMVG:4V4 BASIC

Jump and Throw - Spike development:

Players have a ball each and make an attacking approach with the ball in hand.

As they reach the net they should put the ball behind their head, jump and throw the ball over the net into the opposition court.

3 Grass roots

Grassroot serving:

2 players, 1 ball. The player serving has to hit the ball over the net so that the other player can catch the ball.

If they are successful 3 times in a row the player can take a step back and move closer to the back line.

Once players reach the back line they can swap roles.

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