Game version
Court follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement around the court and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Block, Land and Turn
After the block, land, turn to find the ball and get ready to attack.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Block jump at the net.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Volleyball, net, partner
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Blocking
The steps
How it works
- Block jump at the net.
- Land on both feet and turn toward the ball tossed into your court.
- Back off the net for an approach.
- Do 10 rounds.
Coaching point
Land, find it, back off.
Safety: Keep the jump count low (stop at the number in the steps) and land on two feet with soft knees. Stop if your knees hurt. At a net, jump and land on your own side, under yourself, and never cross the centerline.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the court like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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