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Digging Practice vs Left and Right Side

Coach Donny • Elevate Yourself

Elevate Yourself Founder & Collegiate Coach

Session Overview

Coach Donny leads a live 16-minute defensive training session focused on three back-row defenders reading and digging attacks from both the left-side and right-side pins. Throughout the live reps, he provides real-time coaching feedback on base-to-read footwork, adjusting court depth around the block, and controlling platform angles on crosscourt and line swings.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Shift defensive court alignment smoothly as the set goes to the left or right antenna so line and crosscourt seams are covered
Split-step into a balanced, stationary posture right as the pin hitter contacts the ball to maximize lateral reaction speed
Absorb pace and angle the platform back toward the center of the court rather than letting hard crosscourt swings ricochet out of bounds

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Adjust your angle to the pin hitter""Split-step and freeze on contact""Turn your outside shoulder toward target"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

Offers a real-time look at how to coach three back-row defenders adjusting their angles against live left-side and right-side pin hitters.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Adjust your angle to the pin hitter"

"Split-step and freeze on contact"

"Turn your outside shoulder toward target"

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