Developing a good setting touch at an early age is an important aspect of acquiring a well-rounded skill set. Here, former NCAA Player of the Year Cary Wendell Wallin, who is the Director of Player Development at 949 Athletics in Orange County, California, works with a group of 10-year-olds on several key setting fundamentals, including:

• Keeping the thumbs back when contacting the ball
• Making sure your hands are as big as possible to create more surface area
• Taking the ball with relaxed, soft hands