This is a six-on-six drill in which the key players are the two hitters playing the same position on opposite sides of the net. In this drill, both teams start at the net in ready position. A coach slaps the ball and alternates hitting a down ball at each side of the net.
If the middles are battling, the first set must go to the middle blocker. If the middle puts the ball away, she scores a point for her team. If the ball is dug, the teams play it out and the winning side gets the point. Any player can be set after the first play.
Play to five or seven points. Then switch front and back row. Can also have outside hitters and opposites battle against each other.
