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Beginner Level 2 - Overhead Set Sample Activities

Two Player Activities

Number Activity Notes
S17 Set to self, turn 180°, backset 20‘ from partner

S18 Set to self, jump set to partner ―

Player A sets to partner, runs forward Option 1- one player moves while partner is
S19 to partner (Player B), receives a set, stationary.
then backpedal to original position Option 2- both players move short/deep

Partners on each sideline, 2 contacts,
S20 Use the legs to push the ball high
set to self, long set to other sideline
Forearm pass to self, set sideline to
S21
sideline to partner

Multi-Player Activities

Players #1 and #2 on each sideline,
#3 in the middle of court. Ball is set Repeat, after the backset, player goes out the
S22
from #1 to #3, who backsets to #2, way they face.
after backset, exchanges with #1

3 players in a 5‘ triangle, set and
S23 switch places with the player that was Emphasize communication and ball control.
This is challenging, but fun!
not set
6 players, with 3 on each side in LF,
LB and setter positions. All contacts Begin to work on spike approach with LF
S24 are overhead, from LB/LF to setter to players, setter will push the ball out to the left
LF, who will jump and set the ball over sideline.
the net to the opposing LF or LB

6v6, one contact which must be an Players can stay in positions, or rotate every
S25
overhead set time ball goes over the net

2v2 or 3v3 with all overhead sets. Do
S26 Vary the number of touches (1, 2 or 3)
this drill on a small court.