Smashing Expats Volleyball – May 2026 (Games Edition)

Hi everyone 🏐
In May 2026, Smashing Expats volleyball sessions will take place in a games-focused format, organized strictly based on confirmed participation through payment.
Each session will start with one short drill introduction, followed by volleyball games for the rest of the evening.
To make this possible in a fair, predictable, and sustainable way, clear RSVP rules, payment deadlines, and minimum payment numbers apply. Please read the full description carefully before signing up.

## 📌 Session Format (May 2026)

• One short drill introduction to set the theme
• Volleyball games for the remaining of the session
• Focus on play, rhythm, and enjoyment
• Suitable for regular Smashing Expats players

## 📍 Locations & Minimum Payments Required

To cover gym rental costs and ensure we can play proper games, the following minimum number of completed payments is required:

• Putseplein 20, Rotterdam
  → minimum 18 paid participants
• Zwaartewaalstraat 38-1, Rotterdam
  → minimum 10 paid participants

A session is only confirmed if the minimum number of payments (€6,00) is received by the payment deadline.

## ⏰ RSVP & Payment Deadlines (Important)

Each May session has a fixed RSVP deadline of 6 days before the event.
Payment must be completed no later than 5 days before the event.
These deadlines allow us to:

• confirm the gym rental,
• verify whether the minimum number of payments is reached,
• and make a clear decision in time.

## 🔔 What happens after the deadlines

• If the minimum number of payments is reached
  → the session is confirmed, and sign-ups close.
• If the minimum number of payments is NOT reached
  → the session will be cancelled in time, and all payments made will be fully refunded.

There are no walk-ins and no late sign-ups after the payment deadline.

## 📝 Important when signing up (required)

When you RSVP, please do both of the following in the event comments:

1. Confirm that you have read the full event description
2. Write one number (1–30) from the drill list below

RSVPs without both confirmations may not be considered valid.

## 📋 May Drill Catalog (choose one number)

1. Pepper with Purpose
2. Passing to Target Zone
3. Free-Ball Organization
4. Controlled Serving
5. Three-Contact Minimum
6. Call Early, Call Loud
7. Seam Responsibility
8. Who Sets?
9. Defensive Base Shape
10. Reset After Error
11. Shot Selection
12. Roll vs Power
13. Attack Coverage
14. Second-Ball Awareness
15. Out-of-System Attack
16. Reading the Hitter
17. Dig-and-Go
18. Soft Block, Strong Defense
19. Emergency Defense
20. First Ball Side-Out
21. Score-Aware Play
22. Tempo Control
23. Serve–Defense Connection
24. Leadership Rotation
25. Calm Under Pressure
26. Mixed Positions
27. No-Tip Rule
28. One-Word Communication
29. Long Rally Challenge
30. Community Play Day

## 💡 Practical Info

• Only clean indoor shoes are allowed
• Payment details are shared in the event comments
• Sessions depend entirely on completed payments, not RSVPs

These May sessions are player-driven and commitment-based.
Thank you for reading carefully and helping us keep the organization clear, fair, and sustainable for everyone.
Looking forward to playing together in May.
See you on court,
The Smashing Expats Team