Player underhand pass the ball from both sides of their body.
Before the next underhand pass is possible players must rotate their torso and then rotate again while passing.
Ask players not to stand lateraly to passing direction, their feet should be pointing forward and they only need to rotate their torso.
The higher your player underhand pass the ball the more difficult this drill becomes. This drill improves players' passing balance and ability when in an unnatural 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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