Beachvolleyball drills for technique serve

• The first player serves the ball to a certain area in the field.
• The other players must serve to the same area.
• Whoever does not hit the target area gets a letter.
• The first player to collect all the letters of the pre-conceived word has lost the game.

Adjustments

• As long as the ball is within the target area, any type of service will do.
• Increase the distance of the service.
• Start at 5 metres and execute.
• Repeat at 6 metres and so on.
• Especially with younger players.
• If the first player hits the target area with a jump service, the following players must also hit the area with a jump service

• 1 server, 1 passer, 1 playmaker, 1 finisher.
• Between the passer and the setter an inverted triangle can be visualized.
• The top of the triangle lies near the passer, the bottom against the net.
• Start the exercise with an easier serve.
• The pass should be sent to the corner of the triangle, which is the most middle of the court.
• The setter sets the ball to the other end.
• The distance between them is max 2 meters.
• To work more accurately a standing basket can be used.
• Continuation: Instead of a basket the coach plays the ball back to the passer, repeats and catches / plays out if necessary.
• With 3 players use 1 passer and 2 setters; coach serves.
• With 5 players you let 2 playmakers alternate.
• With 6 players divide the game in two groups and use both sides of the court.

• Work on the correct technique - turning in towards the post, before the set is given, helps with the execution.
• The set should be given in a dynamic movement in the attacker's shoulder line.
• The most common is to work with a standing leg (front leg) in a small lunge position with the legs initiating the set up.

Adjustments

• The service of the 1st ball can be very easy so that the passer can deliver a good pass every time.
• Increase the pass rush by making the service more difficult.
• Have the setter start from a deeper point in the court.
• Have the setter start from block position.
• Vary set goals; increase the distance to the goal or decrease the goal, shift the goal per set.
• Try to get 5 perfect passes and setups in a row.
• Involve the partner in the exercise by giving feedback, or by having the ball attacked without a jump.

• Serve the ball with a different target each time:
  • Target 1: A precise area where you want to serve the ball (e.g., put the hoop there)
  • Target 2: A wide area where you want to serve the ball
  • Goal 3: A limited internal target, e.g. the feel of the ball in your fingers
  • Goal 4: A wide internal target, e.g. watching the ball in your hands

Adjustments

• Creating a smaller target
• Serving from different positions