<p><strong>Digging and Setting Drill: </strong>Two pasing players are starting out 10 metres apart from each other who stand directly horizontal from each other. The hitter stands in the middle inbetween the two passes starting 5 metres back. The two passers start with volleyballs whilst the hitter runs to one side. Once the hitter has arrived at one side the passers throw an underarm pass to the hitter and the hitter sets or digs depnding and what side he/she is on. The hitter runs to the oppiside and the other passer throws an underarm pass to the hitter and the hitter either sets or digs depending on what side he/she is on. Each player must set and dig 5 times compentently. </p>
<ul><li>Underarm passes that are high and to the hitter. Making it eaisier for the hitter to set or dig the ball. </li><li>Digging and setting the ball with accucary, straight back to the passer. </li><li>Moving without the ball, running to a position where the hitter can best hit the ball. </li></ul>
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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