Purpose: To emphasize the importance of executing the right play at the right time for the greatest possible impact

How it works: This six-on-six drill is based on a normal volleyball rally that starts with one side serving. What differentiates this drill is that the rally winner only gets to keep the point if they also complete the validation point, a free ball that’s won by whatever method the coach determines. If the emphasis of the drill is out-of-system high ball hitting, the free ball is tossed in and a non-setter must set an out-of-system high ball. If they win that rally also, they score the point. If they don’t, no point is awarded and the next rally begins. Rotating and serving continues based on the rally while scoring is based entirely on the outcome of the validation point.

Variations: The validation point can be whatever the coach wants to work on.

Requirements: 12 players, a cart of balls, a coach and a full court