Players work in pairs with one ball.
Players play within a section of court and are attempting to get the ball to bounce twice to win a point.
Players can catch the ball in one hand to the side of them, moving up and down with the motion of the ball as they catch and release the ball.
As players improve this game can become more competitive, with players using fakes and glances in the opposite direction to send their partner the wrong way, so they can win the point!
Ensure players have sufficient space to avoid pairs running into one another.
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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