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Serving Underhand Serve An underhand serve is when a player holds the ball in one hand, then, while stepping forward, the player then swings their other arm forward and hits the ball from below with her fist. If the ball was hit properly, it will go over the net onto the opposing court Overhand Serve Another powerful serve is the overhand serve. The player begins this serve by tossing the ball up in the air slightly in front of her head. They then swing their arm forward and hits the ball when it is just above their head. For power and control, the player will hit the center of the ball with an open hand. Jump Serve The last type of serve and often the most favorite is the jump serve, but this serve takes lots of practice. The player begins this serve with the call in both hands, then they throw the ball up about five feet above their head, and about one foot in front of them. Now, the player acts as if they are spiking the ball, they jump and hit the ball like in a spice, except now the player can jump forward, not having to worry about hitting the net. |
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Setting
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Bumping-Forearm Pass A forearm pass, or a bump is another form of passing. The player locks their hands with their thumbs. The keep their arms extended away from their body until the ball hits them between their elbows and wrists. The players will hit their arms just above the wrists when the ball is about waist high.
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Spiking Spiking is always a dramatic flourish of the game- volleyball's version of a basketballs slam dunk. To spike, a hitter slams the ball over the net and down onto the other side of the court,. The hitter watches the ball as the setter sets it, the hitter quickly approaches (several running steps), toward the net. They then stop , put their feet together, jumping straight up. The running start gives the hitter enough momentum to jump and ht the ball when it is higher than the net. At the top of their jump, they strike the ball when it is about their head and slightly in front of them. They hit the ball down with an open hand, bringing their arm forward for their follow through being careful not to hit the net. |
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Blocking is a defense move. A block is when a player try's to prevent a spike from hitting the ball over to their side of the court., but they cannot touch the net. A player begins this move by watching the ball being played on the opposing side of the court. They then move to a spot on the other side of the court where the ball l will be hit. The player will jump straight up and spread their fingers as wide as they can. A good block will prevent a ball from entering the blocking teams playing area, and i, will fall back onto the spiking team's side. |
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Sometimes a player has to stretch to one side or other to make a pass, this defensive move is called a big. This move is like a bump, only the player uses one arm or fist. The player keeps the arm stiff and hits the ball with a fist or the heel of their hand. They try to direct the ball high and toward the meddle of the court, where one of the teammates can then set it. |
