Partner Passing Series

Purpose
All players need one partner and a ball. The purpose of the drill is for players to learn to effectively adjust their passing platform when getting into position to pass. Players should focus on moving their feet to get into good passing position.

First Progression
The first player tosses the ball to the second player who then passes the ball straight up to herself. The player then adjusts her feet and passing platform so the ball is in line with the center of her body. The player then passes the ball to her partner. This drill can be done in a continuous manner.

Second Progression
The next progression of these volleyball passing drills starts the same as the first with the player tossing the ball to their partner who then passes the ball straight up to herself. This time, the player turns so her right side is facing her partner and then adjusts her feet position and passes the ball angling her passing platform behind the ball. Players can alternate passing from their right and left sides.

Third Progression
The final progression of these volleyball passing drills involves players alternating between short quick passes and high passes. The quick passes are for replicating passing technique for passing easy serves or free balls. Passing the volleyball low and straight to your target can often lead to an advantage for running a quicker offense. The high pass may replicate a high bump set out to an outside hitter.

Fourth Progression

To make this drill a little more game like have the tosser twice the distance as the target and work with 2 balls to maintain the desired tempo.

Benefits
Players learn how to adjust their positioning depending on where they want to pass the ball. This drill also trains players to use their legs when passing.


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