Setting volleyball drills

Are you looking for volleyball setter drills? Then VolleyballXL is the right place for you! We have volleyball drills on video, specifically for setters. The pivot on the field! All our drills are available on video and are suitable for use in your volleyball training.

From individual drills for setters to team drills with specific focus on the setters. Quickly check out our offerings and get inspired for your volleyball training:

u12, u6

Setting up nice balls

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u18, Seniors

Double vision – part 2

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u18, Seniors

Backward overhead

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u18, Seniors

Shifting foursomes

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u18, Seniors

Playmaker

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u18, Seniors

20 set reps

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Setting Training in Volleyball

Keen on drills for setting in volleyball? Aspiring to lead a volleyball practice with an emphasis on setting? VolleyballXL offers an array of drills that can aid in refining your setting. This includes focusing on elements like the positioning of hands, posture of the body, and diverse motion trajectories.

From PDF to video

You probably still remember the picture below. The well-known volleyball exercises in PDF format. At VolleyballXL we thought: this must and can be different! Because a video is much easier to watch than a PDF or an image of a setter drill, right? Within a few seconds, you immediately understand the purpose of the exercise and can perform it with your team. You can also show the video to your setter, so he or she immediately understands what needs to be done. And that saves time, a lot of time..

Tips for your setter training

Are you looking for tips for your setter? We have written several handy tips that can help make your setter a better player. You need to ensure that a setter makes his or her teammates better, and it is important that setters know their teammates well, not just personally, but especially on the court. Additionally, it is crucial that setters pay attention not only to their overhead technique but also to their footwork. In short, we have many more tips for you. You can read all about them in our special blog on tips for setters.

Three different tempo set-ups

A setter can set up his or her attackers at three different tempos. Namely, the first, second, or third tempo. The attacker’s position at the net then determines where the attacker receives the ball. This is often agreed upon with the attacker, and the setter indicates this through a hand signal. Before we look at the different positions at the net, it is important to know what the different tempo setups are. VolleyballXL has made a handy explanatory video about this, so you know the difference between a first, second, or third tempo setup.

Setting in volleyball

The setter is one of the most important players on the field. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to setting. But not just for the setter! It’s also important for the other players on the field to work on the technique of setting.

Setter volleyball drills

Setting is a crucial technique for all players in volleyball. So not only for setters, but also the libero, outside hitters, and even the middle blockers sometimes need to set a ball. Therefore, it is important to train the skill of setting for all your players.

Setting drills for beginners

Setting drills for beginners should focus on the fundamental skills. Think about the technique, hand positioning, arm movements, and certainly how the body should move to deliver a good set-up. VolleyballXL has many different setting drills for beginning players. For youth players, but also for adults who are just starting with volleyball. Within the setting drills for beginners, there is attention to all aspects of setting.

Volleyball setting drills at home

Improving setting doesn’t only have to happen in the sports hall. It can also be done at home. That’s why VolleyballXL also has drills for volleyball setting at home. These drills can be done alone, but also in pairs or with more players. This way, you can do drills at home that help players work on their setting technique.

Volleyball setting drills for advanced Players

Even for advanced players, it is important to keep paying attention to setting. After all, there is always room for improvement. Are you looking for volleyball setting drills for advanced players? Then VolleyballXL is also the right place for you. Go to our volleyball setting drills and select the level or age of your players and search our database for suitable drills.

Volleyball setting drills for one person

Are you specifically looking for setting drills for one person? You can also find these in the VolleyballXL database. Go to our drills page and select ‘1 person’ in the filter along with the ‘setting’ filter. In our well-stocked database, you will find various setting drills for one person, which you can do at home or in the sports hall. Get started and become the best setter!

FAQ about setting drills

What are the best drills for beginner setters?

It depends on what the best drills are for beginner setters. When players still need to learn to set overhead, it is advisable to start with the basics. Think about the position of the hands, where to contact the ball, and how to use the body to set. Good drills for this are ‘Sit-up or set-up’ or ‘Volleyballoon bump.’ Do you have older players who already possess the basics but are still beginners? Then drills like ‘Double vision’ or ‘Periphery’ are worth recommending.

What are the best drills for advanced players?

Advanced players who already have the basic technique under control can be challenged more. It depends on the level of the players, but the drills ‘Double vision,’ especially part 2, are challenging drills where the setter learns to improve their footwork and switch quickly. Additionally, there are various team drills available on VolleyballXL where you can focus on the setter.

Can you do drills at home to become a better setter?

Yes, definitely! However, you will need to look for drills that you can mostly do alone or perhaps with two people. But we can help you with that as well. Go to our drills, filter by setters, and select the number of players (1, 2, or maybe more), and you will see that many drills are available, allowing you to work on your technique as a setter at home.