Articles in the Skills Category
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Finishing a pass, getting hips around the ball and not passing lazy.
Player 1 and Player 2 split court in passing position. (Player 1 on right side, Player 2 on left). Target in setter’s position. Coach from same side of net. (As drill progresses, toss from middle at 10 ft line of other side and continue to move back, giving harder serves). Extra players form lines off the court behind Player 1 and Player 2.
Coach slaps ball and tosses to Player 1’s slight right. Player 1 shuffles to pass ball emphasizing …
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Staying low, movement, getting hips around ball when passing.
A) Seated Roll – Player 1 holds ball and sits in a straddle position on the corner of 2 lines that forms a 90 degree angle, a leg on each line. Player 2 starts by straddling one of the lines approximately 3 feet from Player 1’s foot. Player 1 rolls the ball to Player 2 along the line. Player 2 is in a low passing position (shoulders over knees) and rolls the ball back to Player 1. Player 2 shuffles, staying low, …
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While there are specific techniques which facilitate defense and mechanics which make digging more efficient, the most important ingredient is to have an attitude that will not allow an opponent to put the ball to the floor . . . an attitude that will promote maximum effort on the part of the defender to keep the ball in play.
STARTING POSITION:
Low and comfortable position (goal – low enough to touch the ground and be able to move in any direction)
Knees in front of ties, shoulders in front of knees, weight on …
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The serve initiates the beginning of play in volleyball and there are three key ingredients to become successful. First, you must serve in the court to win. Secondly, you must develop the skill to serve to different area in the court. Finally, once you become proficient in the first two areas, increasing the difficulty of your serve to the opponent is the next step.
STARTING POSITION: FLOATER
Consistent distance from endline
Foot opposite serving arm in front
Weight on back foot
Ball in front of serving shoulder
BALL TOSS:
Consistent height, in front of serving shoulder
Small step …
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Blocking is the first line of defense. There are three ways in which the block is considered successful. The first is to stuff the attack to the floor on the opponent’s side of the net or not allow the ball to cross over the net. Second, deflect the attacked ball up into the air to facilitate digging. Finally, the block can be positioned to take away a specified area of the court channeling the ball to positioned diggers.
STARTING POSITION:
Feet shoulder width, slightly flexed at knees and ankles
Hands spread, hands slightly …
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The goal of the attack is the put the ball on the floor on the opponent’s side of the net. This can be accomplished by hitting the ball at different speeds and angles. It is important to learn different shots, to challenge the block, and decrease errors.
APPROACH: TRADITIONAL
Slow to fast
Small steps to big steps
Line up ball on hitting shoulder
PLANT and TAKEOFF:
Open to setter
Step close, explode
Drive both arms back and up
Arch back
ARMSWING and BALL CONTACT:
Drive both arms up
Draw elbow back
Wrist above elbow
Rotate shoulder
Extend arm, snap wrist and follow through
Land on two …
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Setting is a technical skill that all players should know how to perform, even if they are not a setter. The ultimate goal of setting is putting up a hittable ball so that a teammate can properly attack the ball to defeat the opponent’s block.
BODY POSITION:
Feet shoulder width apart, right foot slightly forward
Flexed at ankles and knees, tight core
Hands at least a ball’s distance above the forehead
HAND POSITION:
Fingers spread, thumbs straight, wrists neutral, hands slightly shaped like a ball
Form a small triangle. On contact, let the ball do the work
Absorb …