Volleyball Drills for Outside Hitter Defense to Hitting Transition
This volleyball drill can be used to improve your outside hitters defense after blocking as well as help them transition from playing defense to getting out and ready to spike a ball in the 4 position.
Skill Level: This drill for volleyball can be used for players of all skill levels.
# Players: This drill is designed for 1-8 players. Variations on the drill to accommodate more players include have a team of 1-6 players on the other side of the net to defend the hitting players attack. Additionally 2-4 players can alternate for the defense/attacking player.
Volleyball Drills Objective:
- Improve your Outside Hitters Transition from Volleyball Blocking / Defense to moving out side the court to spike or hit.
- Helping your players make a good attack either line angle after they transition off the net.
- Teaching your Outside Hitters to see the block as they approach and to see their best shot option.
Outside Hitter Volleyball Drill Variations:
- Run the Drill from Area 2 in addition to area 4.
- Have the blocker block a ball before they pull off the net and play defense.
- Give the hitter targets for hitting.
- Put 1-6 defenders on the other side and score the attackers hit %.
For additional drills go to Volleyball1on1 Volleyball Drills
The full video of the drill is available below to paid members!
