The Smashing Expats training & games

Hi everyone 🏐
We are happy to welcome you back on court for another Smashing Expats training session. This session is focused on strengthening core defensive fundamentals, with particular attention to underhand passing technique and movement on the court. We will work on how to position ourselves effectively in defense, how to move efficiently before contact, and how to create a stable passing platform under pressure.
As always, the session combines structured training with game play in a supportive and social environment. Both familiar faces and new players are very welcome.

📌 Event Details

Level: Intermediate players
Date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Time: Gym opens 19:50 | Warm-up starts 20:00 | Training (1h15) | Games until 22:00
Location: Putseplein 20, Rotterdam (5-minute walk from metro Maashaven)

⚡ Program
Arrive, change, and help set up the court
20-minute warm-up
We start with 5 minutes of warming up without the ball, followed by the underhand passing technique (forearm pass):
• Shadow platform & posture
• Self-toss and forearm pass
• Short-distance partner passing
• Shuffle and pass (movement + platform)
45 minutes of training focused on:
We will use both courts in parallel.
• Court 1: 6vs6 game play up to 25 points (no 2-point difference), focused on applying underhand passing and defensive decisions in real game situations. Once the game finishes, one team will move to Court 2.
• Court 2: Game-like defensive drills focusing on movement, positioning, and passing under pressure.
Groups will rotate between courts during the session.

Important for the drills:
- Please keep water drinking breaks to a minimum and return quickly to the trainer.
- Always come to the trainer/coach, listen and watch the explanations, and try to execute the drill as explained.
Questions can be asked after the trainer has shown the drill.

Games, games, games

Wrap up and tidy up together at the end

💡 Practical Info
Please sign up via this Meetup event or let Eleonora & Francis (XR2), Hazem (XR3), or Katarzyna (non-NeVoBo members) know directly if you are joining.
A €5 contribution applies for non-NeVoBo members.
Payment must be completed at least 2 days before the event (deadline: Sunday, 11 January 2026).
The payment link is in the comments.
Only clean indoor shoes are allowed.

After training, everyone is welcome to join for a non-alcoholic drink or a small snack at a place close to the gym, next to metro station Maashaven. A relaxed moment to cool down, chat, and connect off the court.
Looking forward to a focused and energetic session.
See you there.
The Smashing Expats Team