Culminating Transition Game

Tactical Problem:  Setting up to attack

Skill development: Successful transition of hitter to attack

Teaching Points
Tactic
  • Transition from net to passing position to attacking position
  • Communicate with teammates
  • Setter opens up to passers
Skill
  • Ready position, feet shoulder width, on toes, head up
  • Quick movement off the net (Do not back peddle)
  • Lateral, front and back movements
  • Forearm pass
  • Overhead pass
  • Attacking

Diagram 18

Culminating Transition Game

Organizational Points
  • Groups of 3 on a half court
  • 3 vs 3 game
  • One passer deep, setter and hitter at the net
  • Rule 1- 3 hits, attacking allowed
  • Rule 2- Initiate with a free ball
  • Rule 3- One point for a pass, set, hit combination
  • Rule 4- Two points for a pass by the hitter, set, hit combination
  • Score other points normally
  • Rotate after every free ball to your team