Volleyball drills for technique passing / defense / reception

  • 3 players at the net with a ball.
  • The rest of the players start at the first post.
  • The first ball is thrown short, second ball long and third ball short.
  • The player passes the ball back and moves sideways to the next one.


Important that players move on the front feet and get ready to pass the ball.

drawing Pawns pass
  • On both sides players on position 1, 3 and 4.
  • Take turns setting up the ball.
  • Position 4 sets up the ball.
  • Ball setter hits ball --> passer runs in and sets up pass.
  • Position 3 gets loose from the net and plays ball diagonally across.
  • Other side makes its move!
  • Passer also moves backwards and makes a pass.
  • If successful, play on.
drawing Diagonal defense game form

Attack position 4:

  • Set up from the net to Marie
  • Marie brings reception to Lene - Lene gives pass
    1. Attack: centre or corner
    2. Attack to 5 hoops


Attack position 2:

  • Set up from the net to Marie
  • Marie brings reception to Lene - Lene gives pass
    • Attack: centre, corner or at position 1
    • Attack to 5 hoops
  • Player stands with hoop near the net, can move a little but max 1 step.
  • Trainer stands on the backline with a row of players with the ball next to him.
  • Trainer throws the ball randomly into the field and the player puts it in the hoop.
  • Make it more and more difficult.
  • 2 rows of players
    • 1 row on the left back
    • 1 row on the right back
  • 1 SV
  • create with 3 pawns a virtual line where they should stand
  • Player stands at the other side of the net and throws the ball somewhere in the field.
  • 1 of the 2 front rows calls LOS orI (agree on this) and plays the ball to SV
  • This one calls new SV
  • SV takes ball and puts ball in ball pit
  • SV joins one of the rows


  • Extension 1:
    • Setter plays ball back briefly to player who did not pass, pass back to setter
    • Setter hits ball (calmly) to player who did not pass


Two rows on the 3m line, edge of the field.

  • Pass the ball in a zigzag and follow through.
  • Overhand pass
  • 1 player overhead, 1 player underhand
  • In the lower hands 1x for yourself, pass in the upper hands
  • Mandatory 1x for yourself, controlled pass


service-pass-attack-4

Three players line up to pass (numbers 3, 4 and 5). Player 2 stands ready at the side of the same court. The other players are ready with ball to serve on the other side.

  • Player 1 serves the ball (and then runs straight to where player 2 is already standing).
  • A player passes the ball to the server on position 2/3. The server gives a setup. And the third player plays the ball over the net.
  • When the ball is over the net, the players turn: 2 enters the field (where 3 stood before) 3 goes to mid-back, 4 goes to the spot of 5 and 5 goes the serving spot of the other half.
  • Then the next player can serve, on the drawing this is player 8. Etc.





- 1 and 2 hold the net
- C plays ball in back field
- 1 defends on 2
- 2 sets up on 1 
- 1 hits to left or right back
- 3 and 4 the next

directed-3rd-ball-into-backfield


3-meter-attack-2-


  • 1 raise, pass to S
  • S set-up at 3 meter on one of the passers
  • idem other side
  • rally
  • serve from the side where the ball hits the ground
  • 3 passers in the field
  • playmaker on the right front
  • middle and outside attacker
  • 3 servers
  • 2 blockers
  • It's all about the pass.
  • You may not be able to attack the ball.
  • The exercise is about passing the ball.
  • After 15 balls you can change positions.
drawing service pass

1. (everyone has their own ball) you are going to pass the ball for yourself underarm with the right technique.

  • You are going to pass the ball underarm by using the correct technique.
  • Now you are going to do the same but now with upperhands as well.

2. make pairs. per pair 1 ball

  • 1 person stands at the net and throws the ball to the passer. The passer passes the ball with the right technique into the hands of the thrower.
  • After 15 good passes you switch.
  • throw meter left and right 10 times and then change again.
  • The same but with overhand.
  • Pass the ball without catching it.
  1. With ball in the corner on position 1 and 5

  • Key to center
  • Key from center to position 4 and position 2
  • Catch for bots


  1. Player 1 at position 4 a.h. net & Player 2 at position 2 a.h. net - with ball in the corner at position 1 and 5
  • Pass to the centre
  • Pass from centre to position 4 and position 2
  • Catch


  1. Player 1 at position 4 a.h. net & Player 2 at position 2 a.h. net - with ball in the corner at position 1 and 5
  • Position 4 and 2 play short type ball


  1. Player 1 at position 4 a.h. net & Player 2 at position 2 a.h. net - with ball in the corner at position 1 and 5
  • Position 4 and 2 play attack 2x