How do you run a 2-hour volleyball practice?

Warm-up with a ball, then a long first-contact block, a systems or hitting block, a scored game, and a serving-pressure closeout. This plan is serve-and-pass first, with out-of-system offense before the finish.

Who is this 2-hour serve and pass plan for?

Club and high school teams that can pass a tossed ball and need live-serve first contact. If the platform is still late, start with the 60-minute beginner plan instead.

Can I shorten this 120-minute plan?

Yes. Cut the last out-of-system block and keep serve receive, serving, and the scored game. Do not cut the clock on first contact to save a hitting line.

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2-hour volleyball serve and pass practice plan schedule

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Serve & Pass Volleyball Practice Plan (2 Hours)

120 min total
9 drills

Practice timeline: 0:00–120:00

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Serve & Pass Volleyball Practice Plan (2 Hours), FAQ

How do you run a 2-hour volleyball practice?: Warm-up with a ball, then a long first-contact block, a systems or hitting block, a scored game, and a serving-pressure closeout. This plan is serve-and-pass first, with out-of-system offense before the finish.
Who is this 2-hour serve and pass plan for?: Club and high school teams that can pass a tossed ball and need live-serve first contact. If the platform is still late, start with the 60-minute beginner plan instead.
Can I shorten this 120-minute plan?: Yes. Cut the last out-of-system block and keep serve receive, serving, and the scored game. Do not cut the clock on first contact to save a hitting line.

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Practice schedule at a glance

Serve & Pass Volleyball Practice Plan (2 Hours)

12 Player Pepper with Sets0:00–10:00 · 10 minWarmup/Cool Down

2Pass Set Hit Shuttle Warmup10:00–20:00 · 10 minWarmup/Cool Down

3Wall Serving Drill20:00–30:00 · 10 minServing

4Butterfly Serve and Receive30:00–45:00 · 15 minPassing

5Serve and Receive Stat Drill45:00–60:00 · 15 minPassing

6High Rep Set-Attack60:00–75:00 · 15 minAttacking

7Box for Out-of-System75:00–90:00 · 15 minOffense

8U.S.A. Drill90:00–110:00 · 20 minScrimmage/Game Play

9Cool Down110:00–120:00 · 10 minCool Down

Serve & Pass Volleyball Practice Plan (2 Hours), FAQ

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