Defensive Drills: Run Thrus

Objectives:
Practice defense and running thru the ball after a dig.

  1. Use groups of three or four.

  2. Line starts at middle back position.

  3. Coach hits a ball to the right.

  4. Player must dig ball and run thru.

  5. Alternate right and left direction of hits.

  6. Repeat for a set number of hits or good passes.

Variations
Move chair or box for left front players.  Players must transition off the net and run thru the pass, alternating sides.