The Smashing Expats training & games

Hi everyone* 🏐
We are excited to welcome you to our next Smashing Expats training session. This session will focus on a specific offensive game-like situation: serve-receive transition into a quick attack option. In real play, a good serve receive is only the start — players must also position themselves effectively after the pass to become a viable attacking option and support a quick offensive transition.
We will work on how to receive the serve cleanly, move to an optimal position, and prepare for a quick set or attack decision. This includes adjusting feet, reading the setter, and timing your approach for a first-tempo play. VolleyDrills
As always, the session balances focused technical work with game play in a fun and social environment.
📌 Event Details
Level: Intermediate players
Date: Tuesday, 03 February 2026
Time: Gym opens 19:50 | Warm-up starts 20:00 | Training (1h15) | Games until 21:55
Location: Putseplein 20, Rotterdam (5-minute walk from metro station Maashaven)
⚡ Program*
Arrive, change, and help set up the court
20-minute warm-up
45 minutes of focused training on:
• Serve-receive transition technique
• Movement to attack-ready positioning after serve reception
Games until 21:55
Stretching, cool-down, and tidy up together
💡 Important Match Information*
On the second court, our team The Smashing Expats XR2 will play a NeVoBo Recreanten Randstad Mix Poule B match against VOIO ’72 XR1 from Ridderkerk.
The match starts at 20:15, so timing and court usage will reflect this schedule.
💡 Practical Info
Please sign up via this Meetup event or let Eleonora (XR2), Hazem (XR3), or Katarzyna (non-NeVoBo members) know directly if you are joining.
A €6 contribution applies for non-NeVoBo members.
Payment must be completed at least 2 days before the event (deadline: Sunday, 01 February 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 session with focused offensive transitions.
See you there.
The Smashing Expats Team

P.S. Team Recruitment 2026/2027
From February 2026 onward, we are actively looking for new players and members to join our teams for the 2026/2027 season.
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact one of the following players or team representatives:

• XR2: Eleonora, Katherine, Giray, Dannie, Tilen, Joana, Damien
• XR3: Hazem, Sarah, Abraar, Lidia, Claudia, Zaid, Roberto
• XR1: Sofia, Daisy, Xiaoxiao, Kaiyi, Chia-yu, Gizem

For new teams, you can contact Katarzyna, and for the men’s team, please contact Francis.
Feel free to approach us during training or send a message. We are happy to connect and explore whether there is a good fit.