Another tip for RIGHT Handed opposites is to approach straight (perpendicular to the net) instead of approaching with an angle, that way you can hit both cross(by finishing accross your body) and line(Finishing straight down) . Although if you're left handed OP then you should approach normally with an angle
True, but I think there's some instances like I described in the video where approaching at an angle can be advantageous. This is for elite high contacting players who are able to turn their bodies in mid air to show cross and turn the ball back line. But for the general athlete I would say your comment is fair.
Showing cross then hitting line is actually hard for right handed OPs, but yeah I agree with you that elite players are able to do it. I can actually hit like this too but I had to practice hard (turning my body mid -air then getting the timing right 😅).
hey coach video idea: tips on how to hit line and cross. How to approach, turn your body mid air, read the block. Basically a skill that I really need to learn as an outside is showing cross to hit line maybe you've got some valuable tips and/or film to share with us. Thanks for these great work as usual
I know this question leaves the D1 realm, but what would be your mindset when you're developing a 17s/18s oppo trying to get to the next level that struggles speeding up the tempo of his attacks? If my setter runs something high and slow for him he's doing everything right, using the block, making good decisions and timing his approach well. But as soon as we go to a quicker set, approach is late, decision making goes out the window- the wheels kinda fall off. How do you make that jump with an athlete?
Speed comes in two components for hitting, speed in your approach and speed in your armswing. Slow attacks are easy to track because you eyes have to time to let the ball settle. But the more you speed up the set the more your arm has to keep up to contact the ball cleanly. If I am trying to develop an oppo for increasing their speed I would develop their arm first. Which comes from teaching good mechanics on how to swing fast. I would start by watching some elite arms out there like TJ Defalco, Ethan Champlin, and others - and start implementing more focus on technique into practice to quicken the arm up. One you have that arm talent to a good point, begin following that up with more pace and speed on sets and keep practicing until both are in alignment. Good question, and a tough one - but I hope this helps a bit.
Hey, i am playing Volleyball in Germany and i always wondered (and could not find an answer online) how the mens D1,D2,D3 levels compare to german club volleyball. I think it is really hard to tell just by watching as it is hard to asses the dynamic, serve pressure, hitting intelligence and strength. But maybe an experienced coach can judge the difference better? Thanks for any answers and I appreciate the Videos!
I am not super familiar with the german club volleyball scene. I wish I could give you a sound answer but I don't know enough about it to provide an accurate comparison between the two. Glad you enjoy the content!
@mitchsterkenburg yes all the different terminally is overwhelming and even the zones, I'm use to 1,6,5,4,3,2. As you and everyone else talks 1,2,3,4,5,6 in service rotation but I'm learning more and more. Now from you, thank you
Chisel the block means trying to hits the top fingers and the outside edges of arms to get tools. Rather than blasting a ball full power low and into the block, if you take some pace off and intentionally go after outside hands and arms you can generally get some easy kills. This can often be a timing thing where you typically want to be ready to swing before the block is fully set but it can go a long way to get some easy kills.
The spectrum gets a lot bigger in those divisions. I won't put a minimum on what's required because some coaches at earlier programs have to take players that might not touch as high. I think approach touching over 10'3 could get you into a conversation for an attacker depending on your skills level at D3. D2 is probably a bit closer to D1 standards.
Another tip for RIGHT Handed opposites is to approach straight (perpendicular to the net) instead of approaching with an angle, that way you can hit both cross(by finishing accross your body) and line(Finishing straight down) . Although if you're left handed OP then you should approach normally with an angle
True, but I think there's some instances like I described in the video where approaching at an angle can be advantageous. This is for elite high contacting players who are able to turn their bodies in mid air to show cross and turn the ball back line. But for the general athlete I would say your comment is fair.
Showing cross then hitting line is actually hard for right handed OPs, but yeah I agree with you that elite players are able to do it. I can actually hit like this too but I had to practice hard (turning my body mid -air then getting the timing right 😅).
LETS GOOOOOO YOU FINALLY MADE IT THANKS COACH
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Thanks coach! Appreciate the constant content
The pleasure is all mine Noah
hey coach video idea: tips on how to hit line and cross. How to approach, turn your body mid air, read the block. Basically a skill that I really need to learn as an outside is showing cross to hit line maybe you've got some valuable tips and/or film to share with us. Thanks for these great work as usual
I like it, I'll add it to the queue ! Thanks for tuning in to the content!
I would really like for middle
understood.
I know this question leaves the D1 realm, but what would be your mindset when you're developing a 17s/18s oppo trying to get to the next level that struggles speeding up the tempo of his attacks? If my setter runs something high and slow for him he's doing everything right, using the block, making good decisions and timing his approach well. But as soon as we go to a quicker set, approach is late, decision making goes out the window- the wheels kinda fall off. How do you make that jump with an athlete?
Speed comes in two components for hitting, speed in your approach and speed in your armswing. Slow attacks are easy to track because you eyes have to time to let the ball settle. But the more you speed up the set the more your arm has to keep up to contact the ball cleanly.
If I am trying to develop an oppo for increasing their speed I would develop their arm first. Which comes from teaching good mechanics on how to swing fast. I would start by watching some elite arms out there like TJ Defalco, Ethan Champlin, and others - and start implementing more focus on technique into practice to quicken the arm up.
One you have that arm talent to a good point, begin following that up with more pace and speed on sets and keep practicing until both are in alignment. Good question, and a tough one - but I hope this helps a bit.
Hey, i am playing Volleyball in Germany and i always wondered (and could not find an answer online) how the mens D1,D2,D3 levels compare to german club volleyball. I think it is really hard to tell just by watching as it is hard to asses the dynamic, serve pressure, hitting intelligence and strength. But maybe an experienced coach can judge the difference better? Thanks for any answers and I appreciate the Videos!
(for reference: I play in the fourth division "Regionalliga")
I am not super familiar with the german club volleyball scene. I wish I could give you a sound answer but I don't know enough about it to provide an accurate comparison between the two. Glad you enjoy the content!
I'm stuck on wing hitters😅
they're tough aren't they
@mitchsterkenburg yes all the different terminally is overwhelming and even the zones, I'm use to 1,6,5,4,3,2. As you and everyone else talks 1,2,3,4,5,6 in service rotation but I'm learning more and more. Now from you, thank you
I notice you using the phrase “chiseling the block” sometimes, what exactly does that mean?
Chisel the block means trying to hits the top fingers and the outside edges of arms to get tools. Rather than blasting a ball full power low and into the block, if you take some pace off and intentionally go after outside hands and arms you can generally get some easy kills. This can often be a timing thing where you typically want to be ready to swing before the block is fully set but it can go a long way to get some easy kills.
11’ for D1 what’s d2 d3?
The spectrum gets a lot bigger in those divisions. I won't put a minimum on what's required because some coaches at earlier programs have to take players that might not touch as high. I think approach touching over 10'3 could get you into a conversation for an attacker depending on your skills level at D3. D2 is probably a bit closer to D1 standards.