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Arrive and set high

Place the body under an easy ball and send a high set.

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Setup & sequence

A tosses, B sets, C catches in a marked target area.

Arrive and set highA tosses, B sets, C catches in a marked target area. A sends a high, predictable toss above B.ABCTOP VIEW · ILLUSTRATIVE SPACING1 / 3
1. A sends a high, predictable toss above B.
Letters: roles · solid arrow: ball · dashed arrow: movement. This diagram explains organization, not biomechanics.
  1. A sends a high, predictable toss above B.
  2. B arrives balanced under the ball and sets towards C.
  3. C catches near the marker; reset before the next toss.
Real reference photo & licence
Volleyball player setting the ball
Reference photographMiguel Angel Omaña Rojas ↗ · CC0Real movement or context photo. Some families share a reference; follow the drill’s written instructions. Image resized.

Before you start

Comfortable overhead catch; a gentle feed.

2–4 players per station. With four, the player without a ball observes one cue or rehearses footwork in clear space; rotate every five attempts. For 12 players: three groups of four, provided lanes remain separated.

Starting dose

2 rounds of 10 attempts; change roles every 5.

This volume is a teaching starting point, not an individual prescription.

Observe & correct

Cue: Arrive early, release towards the target and stay balanced.

Error → correction: B chases a low toss: increase feed height and reduce distance.

Observable outcome: Count sets caught within one step of the target.

Adapt to the group

Easier: Use catch-and-release first to learn the position.

Harder: Move the target a little farther while keeping a high feed.

Alternative setup: In pairs, set back to the feeder.

From this exercise to your practice

Original card, published 25 September 2026. Progression reference below; the cited organizations have not endorsed this card. Independent technical review pending.

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