TeamSideout

6v6 Sideout Drill

A full-court 6v6 drill that practices serve receive, transition offense, and defensive coverage to help teams convert serve receive into kills consistently.

Age RangeAges 12+
Duration20 minutes
Group Size6v6
SportVolleyball

Equipment Needed

  • Several volleyballs
  • Net

Setup

  • Set two full teams on either side of the net; coach or server delivers consistent serves.
  • Rotate servers and setters so all players get repetitions in different positions.
6v6 Sideout DrillSServerRRRStSetter targetservepassServe receive → set → transition attack; rotate roles each rally

Instructions

  1. Server delivers a serve; receiving team aims to pass to the setter and run a transition offense to score.
  2. After each rally, rotate roles so players get both serve receive and serving reps.
  3. Track sideout success rate to measure improvement.
Coaching Points
  • Emphasize accurate platform passing into the setter zone.
  • Setters: make consistent, playable sets to allow hitters to attack properly.
  • Defense: call line and tips early and work on blocking assignments.