Game version
Toss-and-hit pairs: a partner tosses and you approach and hit to a target zone, then swap. The pair counts clean hits together.
Quick Attack Timing
Middle hitter work: be in the air as the setter touches the ball for a fast, low set.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Start at the 3 yards (3 m) line in front of the setter.
Core: Approach. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Volleyball, net, setter
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Hitting
The steps
How it works
- Start at the 3 yards (3 m) line in front of the setter.
- Take off as the pass reaches the setter.
- Swing fast at a low set just above the net.
- Do 12 attacks with rest between sets of 4.
Coaching point
In the air early, fast arm.
Safety: For ages 12 and up. 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 (stand and hit), Core (approach), More (call the zone first). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a thunderbolt: one clean approach, one bright flash.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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