Would love a video about how to more effectively see the block and court when attacking. I think it's the most overlooked part of attacking. People often mention 'seeing the block' but it isn't explained exactly how you teach yourself to see the block.
Thanks for the idea! I think it is A MYTH. I'll work on a video that breaks that down. For a test though: If I said to you the pass is out of system... are these first three things you think of... 1) The set will be high 2) There will be a triple block 3) Hit deep cross off hands The last 5% you can and make subtle adjustments based on the block, but 95% of the time you should know what the situation is and problem solve from there
Love the video and how you explain when to use each shot. I feel like I have the knowledge of what shots are out there, but don't really know when to utilize each shot (i.e. when to hit over the block, when to hit waterfall shots, etc.) so this was super helpful. Curious, what are your thoughts on best types of shots to hit as an outside if a set is off the net (5 feet) and inside?
Awesome! Glad it helped. In your question: If the set is off and in.. I’m assuming your approach is good and you’re jumping well and into the ball. If you are, the blocker is gonna follow you and take away your most powerful shot. SO if I felt good, I would go deep cross high off the middle blockers left hand. It would be a flatter shot with only a couple rotations. Anything with too much spin would pop of the block or go downward into the block. I would choose that if I felt good or a shot over the block to the setter if I didn’t feel like the situation was perfect. You could go around the block or tip over the block as well.
@@fourathletes4 I don't think this link is working anymore, is there still an Android app available? Love your videos, would be great to see the one you mentioned about outside hitter routes. Thanks for all the great tips + drills!
Great video, I love that you not only explain what to do, but go more in depth on how to do it. I have a general question about the attack: What is your main focus in the arm swing/attack? The elbow first? Because for me I always try to change something in the arm swing because it definetly needs some work, but I never seem to be able to integrate changes into my actual attack while jumping. Usually my arm swing gets way too slow then. So I am wondering if there is one key indicator of performance(😅) that I should focus on?
Great question! 2 Answers 🙂 1) Do not think during the attack. We want to be aware of what are body is doing but we don't want to think 'Elbow Down' or 'Arms Back'. Imagine a golfer thinking about all the things to do in their swing. Your mind needs to be free but still aware of what it's doing so you know after the attack. 2) Your brain needs feedback: After the tip above, ask yourself what went right or wrong. Have someone film you. Watch some pros. Get some feedback from a coach. All of this information will start training the brain the right technique and it'll fix over time!
@@fourathletes4 I have one follow up question then: If I want to implement changes I have to be focused on that change during the attack, dont I? Thx for taking the time!
Thinking slows down our body and doesn’t allow us to be free and athletic. To put it simply 90% of your mind should be free and reacting to the situation 10% of your mind should be aware of what your body is doing so you can deconstruct the action at the end of the rep. Tip: Try to be more aware of what’s going on instead of thinking and overloading the brain through the rep
How do you feel about the thumb down roll shot to 3 just over the inside hand of the middle blocker? I have found it tends to frustrate the opposing block and sucks the opposing OH into the court more - which opens up the line shot even more on an up tempo follow up attack.
Can you explain how that example of the wipe is a legal hit? There's obvious prolonged contact. How often would you say you get called for an illegal hit when doing this?
I have never been called. 5 pro seasons and not once. They are starting to call it but mostly on the balls off the net where the hitter has to reach back. The wipe is perfect for tight sets because it stays in front of the hitter and there’s less time between hit and block touches.
@@fourathletes4 Wow ok. I saw this get called on Louisville a few weeks ago when they played Nebraska. Sure enough the next set a Nebraska player did it and didn't get called lol. The crowd let the ref have it. I'm in the process of getting my ref cert, so I'm trying to figure out how to call this. The rulebook for NFHS says a ball cannot touch a players body for too long. So "too long" is the grey area where refs have to decide. At slow mo it looks like a push; full speed it's a real head scratcher.
The ones in college that I’m seeing are behind the middle on a 1 and off the net to a pin. Where they really have a lot of distance to cover with it. To the fans and refs it doesn’t look good. With this wipe, tight to the net, I think about it as a set into the block (just with one hand). So maybe it’s just a setting decision 🤔 tough call for you refs 😂
@@fourathletes4 Ok those are good points. Maybe I look at how far off the net they are when wiping to establish a baseline. Thx for the replies. The production quality of these videos are so good. Better than gold medal squared in my opinion. I've been sharing them with my players all week. Going to tryout the tennis ball/cone setting drill next week with them I think they are going to like it. It gave me an interesting idea for a passing exercise to help them understand the concept of creating angles with their platform. Going to use tennis balls, big plastic cutting boards, and hula hoops 🤣. I'll post it next week Id love to get your thoughts about it!
I've always been one to try cutting every ball I swing to avoid blockers. I could usually cut through most blocks so I have issues resorting to block outs even when it might be a better choice. Any thoughts on doing it more often because my brain always goes "into block = bad". This is definitely something I should be doing more often.
I’m the opposite! I love block out haha I think we all have our tendencies. The best players do too, but they’re also aware of the situation and allow the set or the play to dictate what they choose. Try being aware of the situation (in system/out of system) and the set (inside/outside/tight) and then CHOOSING the best option… not just relying on your comfort swing
I have the same mindset. What me a lot was just forcing myself to think about my options leading up to the hit which helped me to have better awareness of the blocker's positions rather than getting tunnel vision and trying to decide in a split second where is best to hit (ends up being the cut shot you mentioned).
I've been telling my fellow players who aspire to set about the importance of “quick release” upon contact. However, there's a school of thought that thinks otherwise. 😮
Quick release doesn’t need to happen. You have less time to feel, direct, and choose when you slap at it. Just like setting, you want it to be quick BUT you want that ball to come into the hands so you can feel and locate better
Would love a video about how to more effectively see the block and court when attacking. I think it's the most overlooked part of attacking. People often mention 'seeing the block' but it isn't explained exactly how you teach yourself to see the block.
Thanks for the idea! I think it is A MYTH. I'll work on a video that breaks that down. For a test though: If I said to you the pass is out of system... are these first three things you think of...
1) The set will be high
2) There will be a triple block
3) Hit deep cross off hands
The last 5% you can and make subtle adjustments based on the block, but 95% of the time you should know what the situation is and problem solve from there
Good question
And then the blockers 👀 your video😀
Great video!
Thanks! 😃
Thank you so much for this video!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, great video!
Can you make a video breaking down the spike and the arm swing? Thank you
We got some in the works! Thanks for the input 🙏🏼
Great video, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Love the video and how you explain when to use each shot. I feel like I have the knowledge of what shots are out there, but don't really know when to utilize each shot (i.e. when to hit over the block, when to hit waterfall shots, etc.) so this was super helpful.
Curious, what are your thoughts on best types of shots to hit as an outside if a set is off the net (5 feet) and inside?
Awesome! Glad it helped.
In your question: If the set is off and in.. I’m assuming your approach is good and you’re jumping well and into the ball. If you are, the blocker is gonna follow you and take away your most powerful shot.
SO if I felt good, I would go deep cross high off the middle blockers left hand. It would be a flatter shot with only a couple rotations. Anything with too much spin would pop of the block or go downward into the block. I would choose that if I felt good or a shot over the block to the setter if I didn’t feel like the situation was perfect. You could go around the block or tip over the block as well.
Great video! Where is the video you mention about pin blocking though so you don't get tooled by these techniques? I'm really interested in that
All of our Blocking Videos are over in our Four Athletes app on iphone/android! More will be coming to youtube soon!
@@fourathletes4 it seems you don't have an android app at the moment. Looking forward to it soon!
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fourathletes.appname&hl=en_US&gl=US
@@fourathletes4 I don't think this link is working anymore, is there still an Android app available? Love your videos, would be great to see the one you mentioned about outside hitter routes. Thanks for all the great tips + drills!
these are super smart
Thanks! We think so too 💃🏼
Great video, I love that you not only explain what to do, but go more in depth on how to do it. I have a general question about the attack: What is your main focus in the arm swing/attack? The elbow first? Because for me I always try to change something in the arm swing because it definetly needs some work, but I never seem to be able to integrate changes into my actual attack while jumping. Usually my arm swing gets way too slow then. So I am wondering if there is one key indicator of performance(😅) that I should focus on?
Great question! 2 Answers 🙂 1) Do not think during the attack. We want to be aware of what are body is doing but we don't want to think 'Elbow Down' or 'Arms Back'. Imagine a golfer thinking about all the things to do in their swing. Your mind needs to be free but still aware of what it's doing so you know after the attack. 2) Your brain needs feedback: After the tip above, ask yourself what went right or wrong. Have someone film you. Watch some pros. Get some feedback from a coach. All of this information will start training the brain the right technique and it'll fix over time!
@@fourathletes4 I have one follow up question then: If I want to implement changes I have to be focused on that change during the attack, dont I? Thx for taking the time!
Thinking slows down our body and doesn’t allow us to be free and athletic. To put it simply 90% of your mind should be free and reacting to the situation 10% of your mind should be aware of what your body is doing so you can deconstruct the action at the end of the rep. Tip: Try to be more aware of what’s going on instead of thinking and overloading the brain through the rep
How do you feel about the thumb down roll shot to 3 just over the inside hand of the middle blocker? I have found it tends to frustrate the opposing block and sucks the opposing OH into the court more - which opens up the line shot even more on an up tempo follow up attack.
Love that. Gotta be clean and solid location though!
Can you explain how that example of the wipe is a legal hit? There's obvious prolonged contact. How often would you say you get called for an illegal hit when doing this?
I have never been called. 5 pro seasons and not once. They are starting to call it but mostly on the balls off the net where the hitter has to reach back.
The wipe is perfect for tight sets because it stays in front of the hitter and there’s less time between hit and block touches.
@@fourathletes4 Wow ok. I saw this get called on Louisville a few weeks ago when they played Nebraska. Sure enough the next set a Nebraska player did it and didn't get called lol. The crowd let the ref have it.
I'm in the process of getting my ref cert, so I'm trying to figure out how to call this. The rulebook for NFHS says a ball cannot touch a players body for too long. So "too long" is the grey area where refs have to decide. At slow mo it looks like a push; full speed it's a real head scratcher.
The ones in college that I’m seeing are behind the middle on a 1 and off the net to a pin. Where they really have a lot of distance to cover with it. To the fans and refs it doesn’t look good.
With this wipe, tight to the net, I think about it as a set into the block (just with one hand). So maybe it’s just a setting decision 🤔 tough call for you refs 😂
@@fourathletes4 Ok those are good points. Maybe I look at how far off the net they are when wiping to establish a baseline. Thx for the replies. The production quality of these videos are so good. Better than gold medal squared in my opinion. I've been sharing them with my players all week. Going to tryout the tennis ball/cone setting drill next week with them I think they are going to like it. It gave me an interesting idea for a passing exercise to help them understand the concept of creating angles with their platform. Going to use tennis balls, big plastic cutting boards, and hula hoops 🤣. I'll post it next week Id love to get your thoughts about it!
I've always been one to try cutting every ball I swing to avoid blockers. I could usually cut through most blocks so I have issues resorting to block outs even when it might be a better choice. Any thoughts on doing it more often because my brain always goes "into block = bad". This is definitely something I should be doing more often.
I’m the opposite! I love block out haha I think we all have our tendencies. The best players do too, but they’re also aware of the situation and allow the set or the play to dictate what they choose. Try being aware of the situation (in system/out of system) and the set (inside/outside/tight) and then CHOOSING the best option… not just relying on your comfort swing
I have the same mindset. What me a lot was just forcing myself to think about my options leading up to the hit which helped me to have better awareness of the blocker's positions rather than getting tunnel vision and trying to decide in a split second where is best to hit (ends up being the cut shot you mentioned).
I've been telling my fellow players who aspire to set about the importance of “quick release” upon contact. However, there's a school of thought that thinks otherwise. 😮
Quick release doesn’t need to happen. You have less time to feel, direct, and choose when you slap at it. Just like setting, you want it to be quick BUT you want that ball to come into the hands so you can feel and locate better
3:28 you hand the ball in your hand here for so long would you actually get away with this if I did this in games?
100% yes. I made a living on this play. It’s one motion and my hand is going out and down (not up).
I need more help to improve our country volleyball culture.
Send them these videos 😎🤙
I actually don't understand how the wipe technique isn't a carry. I suppose it's an indoor only move.
Definitely indoor.
We will never know! But it is my favorite move so don’t go saying this out loud and changing it! 😂
No it's massively used here and we play outdoor