You’re facing a towering attacker who is killing cross-court shots at an alarming rate. Rather than being defensive on defense, you must be aggressive and attack the ball. How? By executing the Drop and Drive movement.

• Assume Two-Triangle Stance, keeping back flat with arms extended straight and palms up
• Drop outside foot back and shuffle toward sideline, keeping eyes on opposing attacker while holding arms out straight and palms up
• Drive forward to make play, sliding arms together to create platform
• Aim high and toward middle of floor to bump ball

Base to Release Drill

Perfect the Drop and Drive movement by performing the Base to Release defensive drill.

• Assume start position in middle of court with coach in front of net
• As coach bounces ball, execute Drop and Drive movement toward sideline
• As coach spikes ball, play ball and return to starting position

Sets/Reps: 3×5-10