Block
SEAL AND PENETRATE
- Seal the net with your hands, thumbs pointing to the ceiling a balls width apart, and arms locked.
- Whenever possible extend your arms across the net (penetration).
- Keep your shoulders square to the net.
PLANT - When you move along the net to block, plant so that you jump straight up and down.
- Land in the same place from where you jump.
- Seal and be square to the net.
CARRY HANDS HIGH - When moving along the net and when jumping, carry the hands at shoulder height.
Things to watch for:
JUMP WITH YOUR HITTER
JUMP WITH YOUR HITTER
- The farther off the net the hitter is hitting the ball, the later the jump.
WATCH THE SHOULDERS - As the hitters shoulders turn, try to move hands into the area.
WATCH HITTER'S HAND - As the hitters hand turns, try to move your hands into the area.
WATCH HITTER'S EYES - Where the hitter is looking is a good indication of where the hit will go.
ANGLE OF APPROACH - Front your hitter.
- Blocker needs to move and set the block in the hitters angle of approach.
SETTER WATCH - Watch the setters hands.
- Focus on the setters hands BEFORE the ball is set.
(Volleyball World Wide. 2016)