🏐 Training and Games with the Smashing Expats

Hi everyone 🏐
We invite you to a focused Smashing Expats training session with a new technical and tactical emphasis, combined with team communication and on-court adaptation.
This session will focus on offensive coverage and continuation after an attack, specifically how attackers and non-attacking players position themselves to keep the rally alive after an attack.
The technical focus is on:

• Attack coverage technique (where to stand, body orientation, and readiness)
• Fast adaptation after the attack, especially when the ball is blocked or deflected
• Clear communication between attacker, setter, and defenders to reorganize the play

In match situations, points are often decided by what happens after the first attack. This session trains players to stay connected as a team and react collectively instead of individually.
Because of the NeVoBo match on the second court, this session is limited to a maximum of fourteen (14) players.
📌 Event Details
Level: Intermediate players
Date: Tuesday, 17 March 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:
• Attack coverage and continuation technique
• Team communication and role adaptation after the attack
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 RVC/Libanon ’50 XR1 from Rotterdam.
The match starts at 20:15.
Because one court is 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 €5 contribution applies for non-NeVoBo members.
Payment must be completed at least 2 days before the event (deadline: Sunday, 15 March 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 focused on smart positioning, continuity, and strong team communication.
See you there.
The Smashing Expats Team

P.S. Team Recruitment 2026/2027
We are currently recruiting new players and members to join our teams for the 2026/2027 season.
If you are interested in joining or would like more information about any of the teams, 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.