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Two-minute, free-ball frenzy drill

This is an excerpt from Volleyball Drill Book, The by American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

This is a high-energy, high-intensity drill.

Purpose

To provide an intense 6v6 game focused on serve receive and free balls.

Setup

Six players set up in the desired serve-receive pattern on side A. Six players set up in defensive positions on side B. The timekeeper puts two minutes on the clock. An assistant, manager, or off-player runs the clock. A coach sets up on the sideline with a supply of balls.

Run the Drill

  1. Team B serves to team A.
  2. If team A sides-out, it scores a point. The team prepares to serve receive again and gains a chance to score another point.
  3. If team B wins the service point, the coach signals the timekeeper to start the clock and then enters free balls, one at a time, to team B.
  4. The clock runs until team A wins a rally. Team A can only score points by receiving the serve and winning the rally.
  5. If team B loses the free-ball point, the clock stops with the remaining time on the clock. Team B never scores points; its goal is to run the clock to zero by successfully terminating free balls.
  6. Play continues in this fashion until team A scores 6 side-out points or the time on the clock expires.
Two-Minute, Free-Ball Frenzy

Coaching Points

  • As the clock winds down, the pressure mounts for the receiving team. Watch to see who your gamers are.
  • Use a clock that players can easily see from the court. This adds to the pressure and excitement.
  • It takes just 12 minutes to play all six rotations.

Variations

  • Increase or decrease the number of points team A needs to score to win the game according to the team’s level.
  • Increase the amount of time on the clock that team B must expire to win the game.
More Excerpts From Volleyball Drill Book, The