2 players set up in the short court, facing the net.
A coach tosses a ball that must be played by both players consecutively before it’s returned.
The drill runs for 30 seconds, during which the players must stay in defensive position.
If the ball hits the floor or flies above the antenna, however, 10 seconds are added for each infraction.
Variations:
“China” – The increase the difficulty, the coach may toss the ball lower or further away from players.
Requirements:
“China” – 2 players, 1 ball feeder, 1 cart of balls, a half court and a coach
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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