Basics of Volleyball

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Basics of Volleyball

• Deanna Williams
• 8 years competitive VB experience
• Middle Hitter at Sinclair Community College
• Assistant Coach for girls VB club team in Idaho

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5 basics of Volleyball

• Passing
• Setting
• Hitting
• Serving
• Blocking

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Passing

• How to position your body
• Always bend your knees
• Stay light on your feet
• Create a flat platform with your arms
• Gradually move with the ball
• Dont swing your arms!

Explanation video
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Setting

• How to position your body
• Always bend your knees
• Hands should form the shape of the ball
• Use both legs and arms to set the ball
• Hips should point to the setting target

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Hitting

• Helpful Hints
• Practice a volleyball approach
• Work on your approach timing
• Hit the ball as its coming down from its peak
• Flick your wrist to keep the ball in the court

Tipping video
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Overhand Serving

• How to position your body
• Hold the ball straight out at eye level
• Toss the ball in front of you at an arms length
• Step into the serve and arch your back
• This gives you more power in your serve.
• Serving arm should extend and contact made with
  hand.

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Blocking

• Helpful Hints
• Arms are ready to your sides
• Jumping should be timed with opposing player
• Arms are together and stretched above your head
• Fingers are spread apart

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Positions on the court

• Responsibilities for each position

Outside hitter Middle hitter Right-side hitter Left back Middle back Right back
pass X X X X X X
set X X X X X X
hit X X X
serve X
block X X X
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Where to begin

• Understand and practice the basic VB skills
• Learn about new volleyball rules
• Take a Volleyball class at WSU
• Join WSU intramurals
• Practice

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Helpful Hints to becoming VB fit

• Eat a well balanced diet
• Get plenty of sleep
• Drink plenty of water
• Lift weights
• Cardio for endurance
• Plyometrics for jumping ability

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Becoming a Successful VB Player

• Practice and perfect your skills everyday
• Stay physically fit
• Be committed
• Dont give up!
• Have a positive attitude
• Be a team player

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