Players dig the ball, set up their position and then underhand pass sideways to their partner.
Before the second underhand pass is possible players must rotate their torso and then rotate again while passing.
To keep players on their toes and encourage quick thinking players may alternately 'dig and pass sideways' or 'dig sideways and pass'.
After each dig player must make few quick bent knees steps to establish a stable position and pass the ball. This drill improve coordination, quick technique execution and also the ability to adapt your body position.
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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