Middle Hitters:  Varied Approaches

Objectives:
Practice hitting to hitting transition.  Work on attacking from different angles ( more gamelike ).
Work on hitting recovery and footwork.

Note to Coach:  The coach can stand anywhere they want to.  The coach should vary thier postion to have the middles work on attacking the net from different positions on the court.

  1. Middle hitter block jumps.
  2. Middle hitter transitions off the net to wherever the coach is standing.
  3. Coach stands with hand outstretched.
  4. Tosser tosses the ball to the setter.
  5. Middle hitter must slap the coaches hand before beginning the approach.
  6. Middle hitter approaches.
  7. Setter sets a quick middle.
  8. Middle Hitter hits the ball.

Variations:    Add a blocker or blockers.  Hit different   quick sets.

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