One player underhand passes the ball high to themself and then underhand passes the ball back to their partner.
Everytime a player digs or underhand passes the ball it is important they bent their knees before their arms make contact with the ball.
Why coach this drill? Because passing over the head improves coordination and reaction time.
Too easy? Introduce additional tasks between the underhand passes such as a 360 degree spin or hand claps.
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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