“If a team cannot
receive the opposing team’s serve and transition into an effective attack, the
coach and team members might as well pack it up and go home” (AVCA 20).
The serve receiver
and the passer are the same thing and volleyball coaches consider the two terms
synonymous.
An effective server
must have good visual skills, from tracking the ball the exact moment it leaves
the opposing servers hand to being able to judge what direction the ball will
go in. They must also have the ability of concentration, focusing only on the
ball will help the serve receiver reach the ball in time and accurately.
Lastly, they must have the physical ability to get the job done. The player
needs to be able to move efficiently to the ball and move to the point where
they can intercept the ball before it gets there.
The passing process
starts off with your feet spread wider than your shoulder width, still having
the ability to push off from side to side, with one foot slightly ahead of the
other one. The knees should be bent so that they are forward past the toes. The
body weight should be on the balls of your feet, your shoulder and back should
form a 45-degree angle, and the arms should be extended in front of the body
(parallel to the upper leg). |
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Your starting stance
should be a medium position. You should also be reading the serve while taking
one step towards the ball. When hitting the ball both hands should be locked
together while the heels of the hands are together. For me, I prefer linking my fingers together while having the heels of my hands together. The arms and hands should
be in the vision range of the receiver. Even though the legs and body moves the
platform stays the same.
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Lenberg, Kinda. Volleyball Skills & Drills. Human Kinetics, 2006.
Lenberg, Kinda. Volleyball Skills & Drills. Human Kinetics, 2006.
Diana, I used to do volleyball and I agree with how your stance should be. I was taught to always be agile and keep your feet wide and knees bent. I also would use the same hand position. One controversial thing that I have been wondering is: When moving to the ball, should your arms be out in front of you with your hands locked already, or should you wait to move to the ball first, and then put your arms and hands in position? I was first taught that having your arms and hands in position while moving is uncomfortable and limits your speed, but later was taught that locking your hands before you start moving will allow you to be ready quicker. What are your thoughts on this?
ReplyDeleteMia, I think the best option would be having your hands locked before you move to the ball. This just helps you be ready for the ball causing your hit to be more efficient. It's also helpful because the ball could be coming at a faster speed than you expected and you would not have to be panicking to get your hands ready.
DeleteHi Diana! I like how detailed you were while explaining the volleyball stance. You did a good job on describing it so well that even someone who hasn't played volleyball before would understand. I don't play volleyball but I think this stance would do so well in making you prepared to receive the ball.
ReplyDeleteHey Zainab, thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I read yours as well and I thought that it was really good. You said you don't play volleyball and I think that you should play one day to see how fun it is!
DeleteHey Diana! I really enjoyed reading your blog. I really liked how you explained every part of how you receive the serves and how thorough and full you were. I used to play volleyball as a kid and this blog really showed how to receive a serve, how you pass one, and how you stand.
ReplyDeleteHey Ilham, thank you for reading my blog! It is really important for me to explain the skills thoroughly because some of the viewers aren't volleyball players and it will help them understand what the skill is. Maybe one day we should play volleyball together!
DeleteHi Diana! I read that you said you prefer to link your fingers together. I was wondering is there another method someone could use if that does not work for them? good job on your post !
ReplyDeleteHey Makiya, actually there are many ways that you can have your hands placed while hitting the ball. For example, cupping your hands and placing one on top of the other one. While you do this, make sure that your thumbs are parallel to each other (like shown in the picture above) and have the heels of your hand together. good question!
DeleteHey Diana. Just reading your title scares me because receiving a serve is really painful for me and im always trying to avoid it! Its probably hurts me because i'm hitting the ball with the wrong spot :(
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