The Set (Overhand Pass)
Main Points
- Start in the ready position facing the target.
- Spread fingers in the shape of the ball above the head.
- Form a triangle with thumbs and pointer fingers (hands should not be touching)
- Place hands directly in front of the face close to the forehead. This position is called NEUTRAL and is always the starting position for the set.
- On contact, set by extending the arms and legs.
Things to look out for: - Contacting the ball with the palms of the hands.
- Facing where the ball is coming from.
Key Words/Points
HANDS UP EARLY SHAPED LIKE THE BALL
HANDS UP EARLY SHAPED LIKE THE BALL
- Wait for ball with hands 4 to 6 inches above forehead.
- Thumbs and index fingers form a triangle through which you can see ball (triangular window).
- Rest of hands form the shape of a ball.
ONE AND FREEZE - The correct contact point is just above the forehead (hairline).
- When contacting the ball, the hands move in one direction only.
- Freeze with arms fully extended in the direction you want the ball to go. (Hands are the same distance apart upon completion as they were during coantct.)
- Hands follow the ball.
FOREHEAD AND HIPS - The correct body position is with the ball, forehead, and hips in a vertical line.
FACE THE TARGET - With your right foot forward, square off to target with shoulders and feet before you deliver set
- Face your sweet spot (for outside sets - the point on the left sideline that is 3 feet from the center line) for all of your sets
LONG DISTANCE SETS - With your right foot forward and knees bent, place weight on the back foot (left) and at contact, transfer weight to the front foot (right).
(Volleyball World Wide. 2016)