Improving Your Game - Attacking

A successful attack can be the end of a volley.  Power and accuracy are both key components in a good hit.  The basics:

Transition off the net (will be covered later in this section) on an angle.  When the setter sets the ball, begin your spike approach.  A spike approach consists of four steps:

Right
Left
Right
Left

The first step is just a quick tap, while the second is a large step.  The third and fourth steps are in quick succession, right after each other.  Doing a correct spike approach will allow you to jump HIGH and spike the ball POWERFULLY.  It will also stop you from going into the net.

Lefties:

You do the opposite spike approach.

Left
Right
Left
Right

As you jump, open your arms into a bow and arrow (dominant hand back).  Torc (twist) as the ball contacts your palms and SNAP your wrists to add topspin.

That's all for today.  Transitioning is going to be covered shortly.  Come back for more volleyball tips, volleyball skills, volleyball training, and volleyball techniques.

-Stanupa