Looking for U12 volleyball drills? Every drill below is built for ages 10–12, covering faster, more competitive drills for players ready to add pressure and decisions. Players at this age can handle more complex rules, faster pace, and real decision-making, so layer in defenders, time limits, and small-sided competition.
A full-court 6v6 drill that practices serve receive, transition offense, and defensive coverage to help teams convert serve receive into kills…
This drill isolates the approach footwork that powers an effective attack, building the rhythm and timing players need before adding a set and a live…
Work on penetration and hand positioning to close angles and read the hitter's approach.
This drill links passing to hitting by rehearsing the setter-hitter connection, approach timing, and shot placement under controlled conditions.
Drill focusing on targeting the corners and seams to generate aces or weak receptions for the defense to exploit.
Practice the sequence from serve receive to first-pass, setter decision, and quick attack to sideout the serve.
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See Volleyball practice plansThe drills on this page are selected specifically for ages 10–12 volleyball players, covering faster, more competitive drills for players ready to add pressure and decisions. Each one lists the age range, group size, and equipment needed so you can drop it straight into a practice plan.
Most U12 practices run 75–90 minutes, with drills able to stretch to 10–15 minutes as focus and conditioning improve.