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.
Standing Down Ball
Hit a tossed ball over the net from a standing position with a high elbow.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand a step from a lowered net or rope.
Core: Approach. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Volleyball, net or rope
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Hitting
The steps
How it works
- Stand a step from a lowered net or rope.
- A partner tosses the ball above your hitting shoulder.
- Reach high and hit down and over with an open hand.
- Do 20 hits.
Coaching point
High elbow, open hand.
Safety: Warm up your shoulder first, keep serve and hitting sets short, and stop if your shoulder hurts.
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.
Practice makes progress
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