Around the Net 7 1 5 3 4 2 6 8 9 10 12 11 Purpose of drill This provides a simple repeated opportunity to move to and pass accurately. It encourages footwork, calling the ball and accurate passes. 7 1 5 3 4 2 6 8 9 10 12 11 Keys to success Toss should be at least twice as high as the net Pass should be high enough so tosser could easily set without moving Tossers should call the name of the passer Passers should call the ball on the way up and call the name of the passer as they pass the ball. Players 1-6 stand with a ball and back to net. Players 7-12 face net behind the ten foot line. Players 1-6 each give players 7-12 a high toss. Players 7-12 each pass a high pass back to players 1-6. Players 7-12 shuffle low to the next tosser on their right. (7 to 8, 8 to 9, 10 to 11, 11 to 12) Players at end of line sprint to tosser at the beginning of line on opposite side of net.(9 to 10, 12 to 7) At a predetermined number of times that 1 tosses to 7, 1 calls “switch” Players 1-6 exchange places with 7-12 Tossers become passers and passers toss Coaches choose the number of times around and the direction the players move