The Smashing Expats training & games

Hi everyone 🏐
We invite you to a focused Smashing Expats training session with a very specific offensive and tactical theme. This session will concentrate on setter attacking options (setter dump and second-touch attack) and on team adaptation and communication immediately after the setter becomes an attacker.
In real game situations, a setter attack changes the structure of the rally instantly. We will train how:

• the setter executes a controlled dump or second-touch attack, and
• the team communicates and adapts positioning for coverage, transition, and continuation of the rally once roles temporarily change.

The focus is not only on the technique itself, but on clear verbal cues, fast role switching, and collective awareness when the unexpected happens on offense.
Because of the match on the second court, this session is limited to a maximum of fourteen (14) players.
📌 Event Details
Level: Intermediate players
Date: Tuesday, 24 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)
Maximum players: 14 participants
⚡ Program
Arrive, change, and help set up the court
20-minute warm-up
45 minutes of focused training on:
• Setter dump and second-touch attacking technique
• Team communication and role adaptation after a setter attack
Games until 21:55
Stretching, cool-down, and tidy up together
💡 Important Match Information
On the second court, our team The Smashing Expats XR3 will play a NeVoBo Recreanten Randstad Mix Poule E match against Goedemiddag! – Erasmus Volley XR7 from Rotterdam.
The match starts at 20:15.
Due to one court being reserved for the match, training takes place on one court only, which is why participation is limited.
💡 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, 22 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 sharp, tactical session with strong communication on court.
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.