Volleyball drill: tip ball over the net
Suitable for the following techniques: general
Tip ball over the net
- This exercise can be done in 3 or 4 teams.
- Minimum number of players is 6 and maximum 8 per available field.
- In a 4-player team, two players on each side of the net.
- Use during the exercise half a net width per 3-4 team.
- In a 4-player team:
- 2 players on each side.
- The ball is thrown over the net at the start.
- Player A plays the ball for himself and at the 2nd contact he gives a set-up for player B.
- Player B tips the ball over the net with 1 hand.
- Player C plays the ball for himself and then gives a set-up for player D.
- D tips the ball over the net.
- After a team has played the ball over the net the players change places.
- In the case of a 3-player team:
- 2 players on one side of the net and the other player only on the other side.
- Player C has the ball and throws it over the net to the 2 team.
- Player A plays the ball for himself and at the 2nd contact he gives a set-up for player B.
- Immediately after giving the set-up, player A goes under the net.
- Player B tips the ball over the net with one hand.
- Player C plays the ball for himself and gives a set-up for player A.
- Player C goes to the other side of the net immediately after giving player A a set-up.
- Player A tips the ball over the net to player B.
- Player B plays the ball for himself and gives a set-up for player A.
- After giving the set-up player B goes under the net.
- Expansion:
- Possible mandatory blocking of tip ball by player not doing the passing.
- Possible mandatory blocking of tip ball by player not doing the passing.