I don't comment often, but I do want to say that I appreciate you and your ability to pass on knowledge to all of us - we need more coaches like you who want to see the game we love grow and flourish. Thank you!
Can you please tell me, with what I know, what I've experienced and what has been discussed over the last few months, why you need to turn your hips to move laterally across the net? Because side steps and cross steps are SPECIFICALLY for moving laterally across the net w/o turning your hips. I would think that most players would be able to learn how to do that by doing routine lateral drills. I do side step to cross step drills every Wed and Sat. I'm almost 52, only 5'11" and I can move rather quickly laterally w/o turning my hips, so I know younger, faster and taller players can as well. That said, everything else you mentioned is spot on. I appreciate you also explaining the pitfalls of floating laterally in the air. You did mention it's different for pros, but I have seen too many videos of a pro blocker who is floating, get embarrassed by a good hitter, to ever encourage floating, at any level. As for swing blocking, you know as well as I do, that's an advanced blocking tactic, that requires more precise timing than a standard block. For normal operations, as a coach, I myself wouldn't go out of my way to try to coach that, but that's just me. www.volleyballessentials.com/swing-blocking-in-volleyball/#:~:text=Another%20disadvantage%20to%20swing%20blocking,in%20the%20air%20not%20drifting. "Defense will always set up around the block. If you are out of position and your timing is off, defense will also be out of position. Another disadvantage to swing blocking is that blockers will often drift midair. The result of this is the same as the timing issue; you as well as the rest of your defense will be out of place. Swing blocking requires one to be completely in the air not drifting. It is hard to avoid drifting because it is natural for your body to keep going with the swing block motion. But the key is to stop yourself so that you can actually penetrate over the net. Many blockers fail to do this, and make a habit of drifting." That's another aspect of blocking that needs to be accounted for, where your back row will be. If you float or shift your hands and your back row isn't aware, you can put them out of position.
Cau Jiriku.dik za super video. moje dcera 15 let zacala hrat za skolu a za club. Ja jsem ex fotbalista takze vim nic about this.ale tohle mne a dceri pomuze dik. zdravime z LA
thank you this was very helpfulll i struglled with this concept of footwork but after watching your videos it helped me alot cant wait for the next one again thanks a lot
I’m 5’8 but I can jump and block consistently, I’d if wrong to sink low and swing my arms back to get higher as I jump? The down side would be a longer time to reach up. Should I keep my arms up and ready instead of swinging?
It depends on the type of block. When blocking alone without any step then I suggest arms up (also when you are middle blocker). When jumping on double or tripple block with cross step then swinging arms is great for jumping higher and more aggresive block😉
If you are facing the net and you do that, your arms might hit the bottom of the net. However, you can try swing blocking (but that is an advanced tactic), that requires more precise timing. I'm not the biggest fan of it myself as I've seen a normal blocking scheme be as effective as it needs to be. If you want to jump higher and be quicker....plyometrics.
thanksfor giving me and other guyss really pleasent tutorial ofthe blocking technique an tomorow will be my competa of the volleyball as the amateur . i hope those will help me ❤❤❤❤
I have the blocking footwork and the blocking motion all in the bag (I have it mastered) but I can't jump high Out of all the games I played I only blocked once, and that was all with the proper movement, footwork, and arm placement
Well My Man start going to the weights and when you put some muscle do plyometrics ( muscle first cause your knees will suffer if you don't have the biologic cusion to support the fall)
I have everything it takes to jump high I think I jump at least 15 inches off the ground or my standing vert is all the way up to my thighs and I am the highest jumper in my area now my issue is I'm born short now if we talk about muscle my leg strength is above average I guess because I can squat more than 80 lbs but I can do more than that i just can't test it yet and I think with everything I have right now I more that above average for my age, because whenever I see people sometimes older sometimes the same age as me the first thing I realize is that even though they are taller I still jump higher, I proved my theory by literally blocking someone who is 5'10 or 5'9 when I was 5'4, now if I were to talk, about practice I have done more that 1 block and I won more than 1 joust, my first joust was when I was up against another school and my teammate over received the ball so then the opponent tried pushing it down but I put 1 hand up because I was off to the side then I kept my hand there and won the joust then followed up by my first block@@absulute3450
gym is and vertimax are going to be your friend. Youll need to really work on calves and quads. It also sounds like they just put you in middle blocker cause you're the tallest person and not because of blocking skill? Hardest position to learn imo, but you can do it!
do basic vert exercises that you can find online. also focus on your form. make sure your weight is on the balls of your feet and on a swing block you’re swinging your arms. on a middle block start with your arms a little lower so you can squeeze out just a little more momentum out of them. focus on putting as much force into the ground as possible
I don't comment often, but I do want to say that I appreciate you and your ability to pass on knowledge to all of us - we need more coaches like you who want to see the game we love grow and flourish. Thank you!
Thanks👍
Can you please tell me, with what I know, what I've experienced and what has been discussed over the last few months, why you need to turn your hips to move laterally across the net?
Because side steps and cross steps are SPECIFICALLY for moving laterally across the net w/o turning your hips. I would think that most players would be able to learn how to do that by doing routine lateral drills. I do side step to cross step drills every Wed and Sat. I'm almost 52, only 5'11" and I can move rather quickly laterally w/o turning my hips, so I know younger, faster and taller players can as well.
That said, everything else you mentioned is spot on. I appreciate you also explaining the pitfalls of floating laterally in the air. You did mention it's different for pros, but I have seen too many videos of a pro blocker who is floating, get embarrassed by a good hitter, to ever encourage floating, at any level.
As for swing blocking, you know as well as I do, that's an advanced blocking tactic, that requires more precise timing than a standard block. For normal operations, as a coach, I myself wouldn't go out of my way to try to coach that, but that's just me.
www.volleyballessentials.com/swing-blocking-in-volleyball/#:~:text=Another%20disadvantage%20to%20swing%20blocking,in%20the%20air%20not%20drifting.
"Defense will always set up around the block. If you are out of position and your timing is off, defense will also be out of position. Another disadvantage to swing blocking is that blockers will often drift midair. The result of this is the same as the timing issue; you as well as the rest of your defense will be out of place. Swing blocking requires one to be completely in the air not drifting. It is hard to avoid drifting because it is natural for your body to keep going with the swing block motion. But the key is to stop yourself so that you can actually penetrate over the net. Many blockers fail to do this, and make a habit of drifting."
That's another aspect of blocking that needs to be accounted for, where your back row will be. If you float or shift your hands and your back row isn't aware, you can put them out of position.
How to do this when you’re short? I can easily get over the net if I have an approach but vertical with no momentum makes it very hard.
Check my video with advice how t block for short players😉
Thank you!
Thank you for the information!
p.s. Mentioned a cougar, video of a bobcat
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I was gonna comment the same thing. Glad I'm not the only nerd. 😂
Cau Jiriku.dik za super video. moje dcera 15 let zacala hrat za skolu a za club. Ja jsem ex fotbalista takze vim nic about this.ale tohle mne a dceri pomuze dik. zdravime z LA
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thank you this was very helpfulll i struglled with this concept of footwork but after watching your videos it helped me alot cant wait for the next one again thanks a lot
Thanks😉👍
I’m 5’8 but I can jump and block consistently, I’d if wrong to sink low and swing my arms back to get higher as I jump? The down side would be a longer time to reach up. Should I keep my arms up and ready instead of swinging?
It depends on the type of block. When blocking alone without any step then I suggest arms up (also when you are middle blocker). When jumping on double or tripple block with cross step then swinging arms is great for jumping higher and more aggresive block😉
@@VolleyCountrycom thank you
If you are facing the net and you do that, your arms might hit the bottom of the net. However, you can try swing blocking (but that is an advanced tactic), that requires more precise timing. I'm not the biggest fan of it myself as I've seen a normal blocking scheme be as effective as it needs to be.
If you want to jump higher and be quicker....plyometrics.
thanksfor giving me and other guyss really pleasent tutorial ofthe blocking technique an tomorow will be my competa of the volleyball as the amateur . i hope those will help me ❤❤❤❤
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Excellent!!
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Can you do a Video how to be a good Outsider hitter
I made already several videos for outside hitters. Just check my channel😉
I have the blocking footwork and the blocking motion all in the bag (I have it mastered) but I can't jump high
Out of all the games I played I only blocked once, and that was all with the proper movement, footwork, and arm placement
Well My Man start going to the weights and when you put some muscle do plyometrics ( muscle first cause your knees will suffer if you don't have the biologic cusion to support the fall)
@@absulute3450 my knees don't suffer from leg exercises my only problem is the lack of equipment and training knowledge
I have everything it takes to jump high I think I jump at least 15 inches off the ground or my standing vert is all the way up to my thighs and I am the highest jumper in my area now my issue is I'm born short now if we talk about muscle my leg strength is above average I guess because I can squat more than 80 lbs but I can do more than that i just can't test it yet and I think with everything I have right now I more that above average for my age, because whenever I see people sometimes older sometimes the same age as me the first thing I realize is that even though they are taller I still jump higher, I proved my theory by literally blocking someone who is 5'10 or 5'9 when I was 5'4, now if I were to talk, about practice I have done more that 1 block and I won more than 1 joust, my first joust was when I was up against another school and my teammate over received the ball so then the opponent tried pushing it down but I put 1 hand up because I was off to the side then I kept my hand there and won the joust then followed up by my first block@@absulute3450
Bro I'm on a tablet and it still looks big on my reply
Long story short I can block and I have all the muscle I need I'm just really short
I'm with abusulute. Plyometrics, which needs to include lateral drills/shuffle drills and anything that can improve ground agility as well.
i’m 6’3 and my hands can barely go over the net when i jump.
any tips? (i am a middle blocker)
Try my footwork exercises, they should help you to get higher👍
gym is and vertimax are going to be your friend. Youll need to really work on calves and quads. It also sounds like they just put you in middle blocker cause you're the tallest person and not because of blocking skill? Hardest position to learn imo, but you can do it!
do basic vert exercises that you can find online. also focus on your form. make sure your weight is on the balls of your feet and on a swing block you’re swinging your arms. on a middle block start with your arms a little lower so you can squeeze out just a little more momentum out of them. focus on putting as much force into the ground as possible
Damn
Plyometrics training.
Good one
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genio
very very good video sir
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Too tall
I am only 6 feet but jump 348 cm
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