Game version
Court follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement around the court and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Run-Down Sets
Chase a ball off the net and set it high back to the middle.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
A partner tosses the ball away from the target.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Volleyball, partner
- Level · skill
- Developing · Setting
The steps
How it works
- A partner tosses the ball away from the target.
- Run to get under it and stop before you set.
- Set it high to a cone in the middle of the court.
- Do 12 sets.
Coaching point
Beat the ball there.
Safety: Warm up first and keep the area clear of loose balls.
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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