Passing and Defense are already showing up as meaningful strengths in live field situations, and those strengths are beginning to raise the quality of every rep. The next jump is Attacking.
Ella is doing well with setting, and that strength is starting to show up in more live reps. The goal is to keep making it reliable when the pace rises.
Ella needs to keep developing attacking so this part of the game becomes more consistent under pressure. The next step is cleaner reps that hold up at game speed.
A Season view of how Ella is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Ella's Skill Build: Attacking
Your drill this week: Tip vs. Hit Decision Drill
Train players to read the block and decide in real-time whether to hit hard or tip over/around blockers.
Pick one detail to watch before the rep starts. Run the rep without adding a second focus.
Smart attackers use the tip not just as a softer option but as a tactical weapon against poor block positioning.
Set up one or two cone targets deep in the court and two targets close to the net in open areas.
See the block before you swing
Success is making the right choice 4 out of 5 times, when you tip and the blocker closes, or swing when they don't, that's reading, not guessing.
Add a second blocker; player must find the seam or tip off the blocker's hands.
Each skill gets a 1-10 rating that maps to a milestone, helping track skill development and player growth over time.
Milestones show progress in a specific skill. Players usually move through milestones with age, practice, and better game understanding.
Stages describe the player's broader development level. They are based on the overall rating, which averages the skill ratings in the report.
A player can be at different milestones in different skills while still having one overall stage for the report. The value is seeing what changed from one evaluation to the next.
The player is building the base. Coaches are looking for understanding, effort, and cleaner reps before expecting the skill to show up consistently in games.
Open a skill to see the rating, growth, and next milestone.
PassingCompetitive milestone7.75ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Passing measures timing, accuracy, pace, and whether the ball is delivered in a way that helps the next action happen cleanly.
Passing is a primary defensive weapon. Provides clean platforms even from hard serves. Teammates trust the pass.
Setting is a competitive weapon — places sets where hitters can attack. Tempo and location are intentional.
AttackingCompetitive milestone7.18ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Attacking measures timing, approach, contact, and the ability to swing with control and purpose in system.
Attacking is a primary weapon. Arm swing velocity and angle create real problems for defenders.
Tools the block. Uses roll shots and tips when needed. Shot selection wins points, not just power.
ServingCompetitive milestone7.32ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Serving measures rhythm, contact quality, placement, and the ability to create pressure from the line.
Float serve wins points. Placement and movement combine to create passing breakdowns.
Jump serve is a weapon. Velocity forces errors. Teams adjust their serve receive specifically for it.
DefenseCompetitive milestone7.38ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Defense measures how well the athlete protects space, stays disciplined, and disrupts the opponent without losing shape.
Defensive presence that changes how opponents attack. Digs balls others don't reach.
Blocking changes offensive game plans. Stuff blocks and redirects that create scoring transitions.
