DefenseDigging

Defensive Dig Drill

Focus on low platform control and accurate passes to the setter on hard-hit attacks.

Age RangeAges 10+
Duration8–12 minutes
Group SizeBack row defenders
SportVolleyball

Equipment Needed

  • Balls
  • Net

Keep balls in play

A multi-pack of training volleyballs keeps digging reps moving without a break to shag balls off the floor.

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Setup

  • Feeder or coach hits hard balls to back-row defenders who must dig and pass accurately to the target.
Defensive Dig DrillHHits hard ballsDTSetter targetattackdigLow platform, controlled angle, direct the dig to the target

Instructions

  1. Dig the ball with a low platform and direct good passes to the setter target.
  2. Rotate through defenders and vary angles of the feed.
Coaching Points
  • Keep thumbs together and platform flat; move feet to the ball before setting the platform.