Getting good swings off free-ball and down-ball opportunities has a lot to do with preparation in practice.

In this video, Art of Coaching's Mark Barnard shares tips on who should do what when the other team sends a free ball or down ball over the net. He covers the responsibilities of the front-row and back-row players and explains a couple of "don'ts," like blocking an attacker who's hitting while standing on the ground from way off the net.