So often, younger players simply want to learn how to bounce a ball up to the ceiling when they hit and who can blame them...it is invigorating. Unfortunately, some coaches feed into this and place an emphasis on hitting, much to the players' misfortune. Younger players need to develop a solid foundation which will allow them to grow into well-rounded players. The most crucial aspect of this development is learning how to pass properly and effectively.

Without accurate passing, your team will never have the opportunity to hit effectively. While this is true for all levels of the game, it is especially true at the younger levels. The team which can receive serves efficiently and dig balls will almost always win. It is easy for younger players so slip into "jungle ball" so injecting as much control into the situation as possible is crucial...