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2v2 switch

A game of 2v2, when the ball crosses the net the players must communicate to switch positions on the court with their partner

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Mirror Setters

Two players stand in the middle of the court with their backs facing each other. Meanwhile, two players are on the outside of the court, either side of the players in the middle. The ones in the middle set the ball to the outside and then switch places with the other player in the middle, but keep their backs facing each other.

10 Setting Drills

Set And Shuffle

Two players stand on each side of the court, with two balls between the four players. These two balls should be with players on the same side. The two players with balls set to the players opposite them, and switch places with the other player who set the ball. The players opposite meanwhile, set the ball back but stay where they are.

10 Setting Drills

Set and Switch

Start with the ball with one of the middle players who volleys the ball to the middle player they volley it back to the outside player who then volleys over the two middle players to the outside player on the opposite side as the other players are working the players that have just worked change places and repeat. This exercise is for players to be able to control the ball over differing distances. Again this can either be measured by time or number of good volleys.

4 Passing Drills

Shuttle Sprint

Players stand in a line on the sideline, with balls set up on the line opposite. On the coach's whistle, the player run towards the balls, pick them up and bring them back to the player's starting spot, before running to the other sideline. From here, they repeat the drill, running to the ball, picking it up and bringing it back with them.

2 Warm Up

Spike And Receive

Players work in pairs and have a ball each. They overhand pass the ball high at the same time and then spike the ball off the floor to each other.

4 Passing Drills

Set and Switch 4 Passing Drill...

Start with the ball with one of the middle players who volleys the ball to the middle player they volley it back to the outside player who then volleys over the two middle players to the outside player on the opposite side as the other players are working the players that have just worked change places and repeat. This exercise is for players to be able to control the ball over differing distances. Again this can either be measured by time or number of good volleys.

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2v2 switch VSG:2V2 NARROW COUR...

A game of 2v2, when the ball crosses the net the players must communicate to switch positions on the court with their partner

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3 v 3 Circulation MVG1:3V3 MIN...

A game of 3v3. After each crossing of the net by the ball, players rotate one place around a position on court, increasing the mental concentration needed by the players to adapt to the different roles on court in each position

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Spike And Receive 4 Passing Dr...

Players work in pairs and have a ball each. They overhand pass the ball high at the same time and then spike the ball off the floor to each other.

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Set And Shuffle 10 Setting Dri...

Two players stand on each side of the court, with two balls between the four players. These two balls should be with players on the same side. The two players with balls set to the players opposite them, and switch places with the other player who set the ball. The players opposite meanwhile, set the ball back but stay where they are.

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Shuttle Sprint 2 Warm Up - Vol...

Players stand in a line on the sideline, with balls set up on the line opposite. On the coach's whistle, the player run towards the balls, pick them up and bring them back to the player's starting spot, before running to the other sideline. From here, they repeat the drill, running to the ball, picking it up and bringing it back with them.

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Mirror Setters 10 Setting Dril...

Two players stand in the middle of the court with their backs facing each other. Meanwhile, two players are on the outside of the court, either side of the players in the middle. The ones in the middle set the ball to the outside and then switch places with the other player in the middle, but keep their backs facing each other.

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Pass And Run 4 Passing Drills ...

Working in pairs, one player passes the ball and runs around their teammate before returning to their original position. The teammate then does the same.

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Rotation 4v4 rolling sub 9 Con...

A game of 4v4, played in basic or advanced style. When a team wins the right to serve and the team rotates, a player (usually in the front right of the court) comes off and is replaced by a substitute who comes on to serve. When the team wins the right to serve again, the same process occurs with the next player in the front right position.

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Set And Hands Clap 10 Setting ...

Players work in pairs and stand across the court from each other. One player starts with the ball and overhand passes the ball high in the air and then claps their hands over the head and behind their back before the ball comes down. Once the ball comes back down, the players sets it to their partner, who does the same thing.

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Set Backwards Twice 10 Setting...

Players stand in pairs on each side of the court. The player at the front sets the ball backwards to their teammate and makes a spin so that they are now facing their teammate, who then sets the ball back to the player facing them. This player now sets the ball backwards across the court to the other pair, who do the same thing.

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Set Short, Set Further 10 Sett...

Players stand in pairs on each side of the court. The player at the front of the pair attempts to jump and set the ball to the player at the back of the pair opposite them before moving aside. This player then sets the ball to the players at the front of the pair opposite, who does the same. The drill now begins again.

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Set Up, Set Forward 10 Setting...

Have two players on each side of the court. The player at the front sets the ball in the air and then moves out of the way for the other player to set the ball to the other pair on the other side of the court.

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Jump Set 10 Setting Drills - V...

This drill can be performed in pairs, or players can perform it individually against a wall. Players set the ball either to their partner or against the wall, and alternates between setting while standing on their feet, and setting with a jump.

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Can I transfer my membership from rugby to football?

School rugby season has finished. Can I switch my membership to football for this term (then cricket for the summer)? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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If I look to purchase one individual sport, can I then swap it for another sport as many times as i want?

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how do I change to a different sport which I added to my profile?

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switch to field hockey

I would like to pay for the field hockey membership right now and pause the basketball.

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can i switch my membership to rugby league instead of rugby union

can I switch my membership to rugby league

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What are some good plyometric ...

I am looking for some good plyometric exercises (for all levels) for volleyball?

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