Volleyball Passing drills

Passing in volleyball is the fundamental skill that sets the stage for all offensive attacks. Are you searching for drills to enhance your volleyball passing skills, or perhaps seeking new inspiration for your training regimen? We’ve compiled video tutorials focusing on volleyball passing drills, accompanied by comprehensive training sessions for your development.

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Drills for Volleyball Passing

What drills are essential in honing your volleyball passing skills? In this section, you’ll uncover a series of drills specifically designed to boost your proficiency in volleyball passing.

Volleyball drills for passing

Passing is one of the most fundamental skills in volleyball, serving as the cornerstone for effective gameplay. Well-designed passing drills help players improve their technique, accuracy, and consistency. A simple yet effective drill is the “partner pass.” In this exercise, two players stand a few meters apart and focus on accurate forearm passes to one another, maintaining proper posture and movement. To add a challenge, players can vary the distance or include a target area to aim for. Another popular drill is the “three-person triangle,” where players form a triangle and continuously pass to each other in a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. This drill emphasizes footwork and communication.

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For a more dynamic practice, coaches often use the “passing shuttle” drill. In this setup, a player passes the ball to a tosser, then quickly moves to a new spot on the court to receive another ball. This mimics game-like scenarios and improves both reaction time and agility. Incorporating such drills into training not only enhances technical proficiency but also builds player confidence during matches. Whether for beginners or seasoned athletes, passing drills are essential for mastering ball control and maintaining fluid team play.

Creating a training focused on passing in volleyball

VolleyballXL supports you in various ways to create effective training sessions focused on passing and serve reception. With a large database of volleyball drills and the option to add your own exercises, we offer multiple tools to help you design high-quality, targeted sessions.

Training Creator
With the training creator, you can assemble a custom training session entirely focused on passing. Add your favorite reception drills or create your own exercises to fit your team’s needs.

Ready-Made Trainings
We also offer ready-made training sessions specifically designed to improve passing and serve reception. Browse our collection and start your session right away with proven volleyball passing drills that develop ball control and communication.

Training Generator
Use the training generator to save time. Based on your preferences and filters – such as skill level, age group, and focus area – our system creates a personalized passing-focused training session for you. Ideal for coaches looking to strengthen the first contact in their team.

Volleyball passing drills for beginners

Passing is a crucial skill for beginners to master in volleyball. Start with simple, focused drills like the Wall Pass: stand a few feet from a wall and practice bumping the ball against it, keeping a steady rhythm. This helps develop control and consistency. Another great drill is the Partner Pass, where two players pass the ball back and forth while focusing on proper posture—feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, and arms extended.

VolleyballXL offers a wide range of passing exercises on video, tailored for all levels—from beginners to advanced players. With these visual aids, you can better understand the techniques and improve your skills effectively!