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6v6 Wash Drill - Christy Johnson-Lynch - Art of Coaching VB

Christy Johnson-Lynch • The Art of Coaching Volleyball

Head Coach, Iowa State University

Session Overview

Iowa State Head Coach Christy Johnson-Lynch explains a fast-moving 6v6 wash drill that keeps the entire roster engaged by rotating multiple waves through serve-receive and bonus-ball rallies.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Structure the wash scoring so a team must win both the initial rally and a confirmation ball to rotate the opposing group off the court.
Keep reserve players actively involved in ball entry, line judging, or rotating in immediately upon a defensive stop.
Track individual rotation sideout percentages during the wash drill to identify which rotations need extra work.

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Win the serve receive, then win the bonus ball""Next six be ready to step on immediately""Communicate your rotational overlaps fast"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

Ideal for coaches managing 14 to 18 players on one court who want competitive 6v6 reps without players standing idle on the sideline.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Win the serve receive, then win the bonus ball"

"Next six be ready to step on immediately"

"Communicate your rotational overlaps fast"

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