Needed this! already improved just from the defense videos and it's really working, i'd kill to be coached by you in person! Also nice @PMEVolleyball crossover showing lancaster match
Hello, I don't speak English, but I watch your videos with the automatic translation of YT, this content is not found much in Spanish and you really help a lot. I would like the next video to be about how to do good feints or drop shots. (I don't know what it is called in English, basically placing the ball in the opponent's free spaces) And how to see those spaces better. Thank you very much for the content :)
I'm very glad you did this. I started playing in 1992 as a setter, and basically all my outside and opposite hitters knew how to tool the block. That said, I don't consider the Shoot set at 3:33 as much of an intentional tool as it was poor blocking. This is how you beat the whatever blocking scheme you call it where the outside blockers want to be close to the middle blocker, even though everyone knows that's not where outside blockers belong. Had #8 been within arms distance of his respective antenna where he belonged, he would not have been late for that block, on the hitter that is HIS assignment. I also don't think #30 at 5:35 did that intentionally either. If he had proper vision, he would have swung it down the line and took #18's head off. That looks more like a lucky shot than an intentional tooling. Can you make a video about tooling with tip shots? We called them 'wiping'. Where the set is very tight and you go to swing for a dink/tip, then push it into the block and as soon as you feel resistance, 'wipe it off' either to the right or left, to out of bounds.
It's tough to determine intentionality in sets like this where decisions have to make really quick. The way I see it, given the sets. So long as the attacker is not hitting low and into the seam - it gives me good feedback that they are trying to hit a shot that is more likely to result in a tool. While they may not be actively trying to tool, the result based on a good decision in the swing becomes one. Definitely some luck and some timing that comes into play as well but in both of these circumstances you mentioned - I think the attackers made good attempts on the ball and were rewarded with kills which we will take however they comes. But good points! Can tell you have an eye for the game. And yes, wiping is something we talk about especially OOS, Not sure if I have enough film to fully break it down yet but will add it to the queue for the future.
@@mitchsterkenburg Elite hitters know how to look for the block. Even though I was a setter, when we were taught to hit, when we planted our feet to squat down, we brought our eyes down level to take a peek at where the blockers were, then look back up at the ball when jumping, and then again, the nanosecond you initiate your swing, look almost between where the ball is and where the blockers arms are* and make your decision then. You can drop your thumb for a cut shot or pinky for a hook shot, even after you start your swing. If you as a hitter can keep your options open until the last possible second, you maximize your kill chances. As, well you want to disguise your intent until the last second. Don't go into a tip/dink swing too early, as that may cause the blockers to drop their hands. If you are facing angle, and see a line opening, don't turn line until the very last second; you don't want the blocker to try free lancing (shifting arms), which IMO is not optimal blocking....it's a guessing game for them at that point. *you can still see the ball even if you drop your vision a bit, from peripheral, and honestly, once you take your swing, you've already properly timed your jump and swing you don't have to be looking directly at the ball anymore, you only need peripheral. If one also has an understanding of simple physics and geometry, they will know where to hit the ball, and where it will get deflected. I.e. if you hit the edge of the blocker's outside hand, physics and geometry will tell you it will deflect off to the side perpendicularly.
This is a gem. could you maybe make a video on how to score even with a low, off, out, high, or an overall mid-tier set? An informative response works too. Thanks!
Definitely my friend, I’ll give you a response now and video later. When the set is inconsistent you have a few options. One we regularly implement with our players is recycling the ball, which basically means a 50% swing directly into the heart of the block to get the ball back and get a better set. Otherwise I’d recommend trying to swipe the block, joust, or short tip around hands if possible. If nothing else keeping the play alive will get you more points than trying to hammer a bad set through the net or 10 feet out of bounds. Hope that helps for now!
That's a bit of a misnomer....if the set is that difficult to work with, you may just have to do your best to just get it over the net the best you can. One of my former coaches told us to hit with this order of priority: In, smart, hard. Make sure it goes in first. Then if you can smartly place it where someone isn't go for it. Then if you have a good set, and an open lane, swing away!
I’m so glad to hear that! It’s a great transition to make. Focus on keeping ball control as your strength and lean into more hitting tactics the more reps you get. Lots of great content to come.
Great videos! The information is amazing, but I think it’s just as important to practice the skills highlighted in your last couple videos as well. Are you able to make a video about exercises, drills, or practices we can do at home/in a gym, either alone or with someone, to build the habits of better positioning, digs, plays off the blocks, etc?
Great point. Practice is the BEST way to get better. I can't say that enough. Those videos are slightly more difficult to film and produce, but I'll work to put something together showing some drills and exercises to improve in all these areas, to apply everything from my how-to videos.
Amazing video! Really helps me broaden my range of shots against blockers. Just one question, what if the set is high and quite abit inside? For example, in an out-of-system play where the setter sends it short. Against two or three blockers, with no opportunity for a line, no opportunity for a cross-shot, aside tips what is my best option in that situation?
Best option there again a big block is recycle the ball. Which is basically hitting 60-70% into the block, therefore your team can scoop it up and run your offense on another route away from the block. If the recycle isn’t there swinging high hands with the ball trajectory going well beyond the court will give you and option for a deep tool if contracted correctly.
Hey I just had a question for you as a coach how would you recommend a bench warmer to get out of the bench. When I was watching your video I noticed in one of your pictures that you were in the same District as I am in. I'm currently a setter at Easton. Just a cool fact that I noticed.
Super cool! Repping the Lehigh valley, awesome. Everyone has a role on the team top to bottom. The more you buy into drills, show hustle, heart and energy, and control what you can control. The more your coach will trust you to find more court time. Short answer, put your head down and keep working with a positive attitude! I’ve been on teams where I haven’t started or played much but still learned a lot from coaches, practices and the reps I did get in games.
hey, in this video you explain where to aim to tool the block, but I have trouble aiming for the block. the ball just doesn't go where I want it to. could you give some advice?
You want to aim for the edges of the block, so if you are outside hitter, aim for the right hand of the block closest to the pin. If that's not an option, try hitting at the top fingers of the block or what people call "high hands" for another way to get a tool
Not always, I wouldn't worry about hitting above the block. Try and practice locating where the block is set up before you start your approach if you have trouble using your peripheral vision while attacking.
Underrated volleyball youtube channel
Thank you!
Needed this! already improved just from the defense videos and it's really working, i'd kill to be coached by you in person! Also nice @PMEVolleyball crossover showing lancaster match
Glad to hear it! And yes the crossover nobody expected.
Hello, I don't speak English, but I watch your videos with the automatic translation of YT, this content is not found much in Spanish and you really help a lot.
I would like the next video to be about how to do good feints or drop shots.
(I don't know what it is called in English, basically placing the ball in the opponent's free spaces)
And how to see those spaces better.
Thank you very much for the content :)
Hi Maria, thanks for the comment! I’m glad I can help. That’s a great video idea, I will add it to the list of upcoming videos.
I'm very glad you did this. I started playing in 1992 as a setter, and basically all my outside and opposite hitters knew how to tool the block.
That said, I don't consider the Shoot set at 3:33 as much of an intentional tool as it was poor blocking. This is how you beat the whatever blocking scheme you call it where the outside blockers want to be close to the middle blocker, even though everyone knows that's not where outside blockers belong. Had #8 been within arms distance of his respective antenna where he belonged, he would not have been late for that block, on the hitter that is HIS assignment.
I also don't think #30 at 5:35 did that intentionally either. If he had proper vision, he would have swung it down the line and took #18's head off. That looks more like a lucky shot than an intentional tooling.
Can you make a video about tooling with tip shots? We called them 'wiping'. Where the set is very tight and you go to swing for a dink/tip, then push it into the block and as soon as you feel resistance, 'wipe it off' either to the right or left, to out of bounds.
It's tough to determine intentionality in sets like this where decisions have to make really quick. The way I see it, given the sets. So long as the attacker is not hitting low and into the seam - it gives me good feedback that they are trying to hit a shot that is more likely to result in a tool. While they may not be actively trying to tool, the result based on a good decision in the swing becomes one. Definitely some luck and some timing that comes into play as well but in both of these circumstances you mentioned - I think the attackers made good attempts on the ball and were rewarded with kills which we will take however they comes.
But good points! Can tell you have an eye for the game. And yes, wiping is something we talk about especially OOS, Not sure if I have enough film to fully break it down yet but will add it to the queue for the future.
@@mitchsterkenburg Elite hitters know how to look for the block.
Even though I was a setter, when we were taught to hit, when we planted our feet to squat down, we brought our eyes down level to take a peek at where the blockers were, then look back up at the ball when jumping, and then again, the nanosecond you initiate your swing, look almost between where the ball is and where the blockers arms are* and make your decision then. You can drop your thumb for a cut shot or pinky for a hook shot, even after you start your swing. If you as a hitter can keep your options open until the last possible second, you maximize your kill chances.
As, well you want to disguise your intent until the last second. Don't go into a tip/dink swing too early, as that may cause the blockers to drop their hands. If you are facing angle, and see a line opening, don't turn line until the very last second; you don't want the blocker to try free lancing (shifting arms), which IMO is not optimal blocking....it's a guessing game for them at that point.
*you can still see the ball even if you drop your vision a bit, from peripheral, and honestly, once you take your swing, you've already properly timed your jump and swing you don't have to be looking directly at the ball anymore, you only need peripheral.
If one also has an understanding of simple physics and geometry, they will know where to hit the ball, and where it will get deflected. I.e. if you hit the edge of the blocker's outside hand, physics and geometry will tell you it will deflect off to the side perpendicularly.
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This is a gem. could you maybe make a video on how to score even with a low, off, out, high, or an overall mid-tier set? An informative response works too. Thanks!
Definitely my friend, I’ll give you a response now and video later. When the set is inconsistent you have a few options. One we regularly implement with our players is recycling the ball, which basically means a 50% swing directly into the heart of the block to get the ball back and get a better set. Otherwise I’d recommend trying to swipe the block, joust, or short tip around hands if possible. If nothing else keeping the play alive will get you more points than trying to hammer a bad set through the net or 10 feet out of bounds. Hope that helps for now!
@@mitchsterkenburg Thanks so much for the informative yet entertaining videos coach! Keep it coming.
That's a bit of a misnomer....if the set is that difficult to work with, you may just have to do your best to just get it over the net the best you can.
One of my former coaches told us to hit with this order of priority: In, smart, hard. Make sure it goes in first. Then if you can smartly place it where someone isn't go for it. Then if you have a good set, and an open lane, swing away!
Thanks for making these videos! I played libero in high school and am currently learning how to play as an outside. This video is super helpful :)
I’m so glad to hear that! It’s a great transition to make. Focus on keeping ball control as your strength and lean into more hitting tactics the more reps you get. Lots of great content to come.
Drops another banger. The video I didn't know I needed. Thanks Coach!! 💪
the only banger that's gonna be dropped is you this sunday night at 9pm on the block.
Great videos! The information is amazing, but I think it’s just as important to practice the skills highlighted in your last couple videos as well. Are you able to make a video about exercises, drills, or practices we can do at home/in a gym, either alone or with someone, to build the habits of better positioning, digs, plays off the blocks, etc?
Great point. Practice is the BEST way to get better. I can't say that enough. Those videos are slightly more difficult to film and produce, but I'll work to put something together showing some drills and exercises to improve in all these areas, to apply everything from my how-to videos.
Really great stuff! Smart choice for short hitters. Would like to see also how to spyke on sides of double blocks. Great job!
Thank you! And great question, definitely something that can be talked about.
Fantastic analysis of the film coach
Thank you!
Just found this channel and this content has been really helpful! Keep up the great videos!!
Thank you! Glad you’re getting some value out of it. Many more to come.
lmao it's PME volleyball getting tooled in the seond extrait
We play LBC 2x a year so lots of film against his team.
Just found you today and honestly UNDERRATED AF!
Thank you! You’re underrated too
amazing video and great knowledge, love from italy
thank you!
Amazing video! Really helps me broaden my range of shots against blockers. Just one question, what if the set is high and quite abit inside? For example, in an out-of-system play where the setter sends it short. Against two or three blockers, with no opportunity for a line, no opportunity for a cross-shot, aside tips what is my best option in that situation?
Best option there again a big block is recycle the ball. Which is basically hitting 60-70% into the block, therefore your team can scoop it up and run your offense on another route away from the block. If the recycle isn’t there swinging high hands with the ball trajectory going well beyond the court will give you and option for a deep tool if contracted correctly.
really appreciate the content, keep em coming!
You got it! More to come
Ayeee lessgo another great mitch video
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Bro I go to Nazareth, emmaus is always a good opponent, didn’t know you went there.
Love Naz! But yes, ride or die hornet since day 1
Another great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 🙏🏻
This is really helps 💯
let's go! Glad it helps.
Hey I just had a question for you as a coach how would you recommend a bench warmer to get out of the bench. When I was watching your video I noticed in one of your pictures that you were in the same District as I am in. I'm currently a setter at Easton. Just a cool fact that I noticed.
Super cool! Repping the Lehigh valley, awesome. Everyone has a role on the team top to bottom. The more you buy into drills, show hustle, heart and energy, and control what you can control. The more your coach will trust you to find more court time.
Short answer, put your head down and keep working with a positive attitude! I’ve been on teams where I haven’t started or played much but still learned a lot from coaches, practices and the reps I did get in games.
Actually what I needed
Awesome
hey, in this video you explain where to aim to tool the block, but I have trouble aiming for the block. the ball just doesn't go where I want it to. could you give some advice?
You want to aim for the edges of the block, so if you are outside hitter, aim for the right hand of the block closest to the pin. If that's not an option, try hitting at the top fingers of the block or what people call "high hands" for another way to get a tool
If i cant see the block with my periphal vision does that mean its low enough to hit it above?
Not always, I wouldn't worry about hitting above the block. Try and practice locating where the block is set up before you start your approach if you have trouble using your peripheral vision while attacking.
I’m 5 11 at 16 do Is that tall enough for outside?
100%
I only play at rec centers but I'm 5'7" so I can use all the help I can get lol.
I know a lot of 5’7 and shorter players that can ball! Heart is much greater than height. But glad the videos are helping for you!
Is 5' 10" too short for middle in hs?
If Keoni Thiim can start for Division I Hawaii who am I to put a restriction on how tall anyone can be for any position. Go for it!
@@mitchsterkenburg haha thanks for the quick response lol. Makes me even more motivated to give it a shot
@@mitchsterkenburg he's like 6' 0 tho 😭
pme volleyball getting tooled
perhaps
11 in LBC is PME LMAO
Indeed
Less commentary more instruction
Got it.
Dude's out here exposing @pmevolleyball . Great vid!
Appreciate it! Not on purpose, just using the film we got!