The Smashing Expats training & games

Hi everyone 🏐
We are happy to welcome you to another Smashing Expats training session. This session focuses on a new technical skill in combination with team communication and on-court adaptation.
The technical emphasis will be on setting technique for non-setters, a key skill in game situations where the first contact is imperfect and the team needs to adapt quickly.
We will work on how players step in to set when the setter is unavailable, how to create a playable ball under pressure, and how the team communicates clearly to reorganize the offense. This session helps improve continuity, trust, and collective responsibility during rallies.
📌 Event Details
Level: Intermediate players
Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2025
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: 26 participants
⚡ Program
Arrive, change, and help set up the court
20-minute warm-up
45 minutes of focused training on:
• Setting technique for non-setters
• Team communication and adaptation in out-of-system play
Games until 21:55
Stretching, cool-down, and tidy up together
💡 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, 5 April 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 adaptability, shared responsibility, and smart team play.
See you there.
The Smashing Expats Team