Volleyball: Cross court serving

Boost your players? ball striking, power and accuracy to ensure they are dictating the outcome of the points with their service.

1) In pairs the players stand facing each other on opposite sides of the net wuith one ball between them. 2) Players then take it in turns to serve to each other so the ball flies just over the net or even touching it.

1) This drill involves a number (a minimum of three) of players standing on the baseline as if ready to serve, with a player standing close to the centre of the net of the receivers side (acting as the setter).

2) Players take turns to serve to the player opposite them on the other side of the net.

3) The player receiving the ball then digs the ball to the player by the net (the setter). That player then catches the ball and rolls it back to the server.

1) In pairs the players stand facing each other on opposite sides of the court with one ball between them. 2) Player 1 then underhand throws the ball above his/her head, turns 180 degrees to face the opposite direction, and passes the ball to their partner. 3) Player 2 catches the ball and repeats step 2. 4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for a set time.

1) in pairs the players stand on the baseline on either side of the net. 2) Players then serve from the baseline attempting to place the ball just beyond the net so it drops no further than the attack line.