VOLLEYBALL SKILL

• Bumping
• Setting
• Serving
• Blocking
• Rotation

THE BUMP

• Thumbs side by side
• Knees bent
• Arms as straight as possible
• Use the flat part of yout forearm
• Raise the ball 8-10 feet overhead

SERVING

• Align shoulders square to the net facing the target area. Step forward with the foot opposite the striking/serving hand
• Toss the ball, 3 - 4 feet above your head and in front of the serving shoulder
• Keep your eyes on the ball (“See actual contact take place”)
• Strike the ball with an open hand in one continuous motion (“swing through the ball”)
• Follow through with the striking hand in the direction of the ball
• Transfer weight from your back foot to the front foo

SETTING

• Elbows high
• Make a diamond shape with your hands using your thumb and index fingers
• Bend Knees
• Quick “catch” and push with your fingers (do not hold ball)
• Extend your arms and wrist
• Pretend you are catching a water balloon to help you get the feel of not “stabbing” at the ball

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