volleyball

The smash

Basic principles of the attack:

1) hit as high as possible

2) hit as hard as possible

3) vary the strokes

4) do not make mistakes

When we talk about attack, we must also talk about attack times:

1st Time. The attacker comes off the ground when the ball is in the dribbler's hands

2nd Time. The attacker starts the last step of the run when the ball is in the dribbler's hands

3rd time. The attacker starts the run after the ball has come out of the dribbler's hands.

The choice of time depends on the rise zone (zone 1, 2 or 3) and on the height of the dish. The third time is the most difficult dunk because the wall is placed, the defense is ready and every time I have to look for a different time.

The arm that does not attack must balance the movement, that is to go up and keep in a position neither high nor low, but forward. This same arm, in order to create the greatest possible extension, therefore the greatest speed of stroke, begins the descent movement in advance with respect to the one it attacks: it must not descend from the side, but fall "naturally".

The arm that attacks, instead, either continues the movement to the side, to the back, or stops in front of the body.

The ball must be hit:

  1. high, with an open hand
  2. front
  3. on the right (for a right), so as to be in balance during the flight phase.

During the closing phase, the left arm lowers the elbow and the forearm, closing in the middle of the body. The right arm (after the blow) goes to reach the left arm crossing, or passing close to his side.

Rincorsa

The preparatory phase is one in which one moves when the ball goes towards the setter. This shift must be as fast as possible, as it must allow you to be at the most suitable point in the field, before starting the run up.

The pace of the run from the slow to the fast and the last step must be a leap (longer and faster step).

In the most advanced game, it is not always possible to correctly angle the run-up; thus it becomes of fundamental importance that the athlete directs the support of the feet in the final phase, in order to favor the correct position of the bust and the opening of the shoulder.

During the first phase of the run-up the arms are moved like when walking. During the last step, the arms must jump as far back as possible (the more we jump the more we jump; sometimes, the lesser balance in flight is due to a lack of momentum). At the time of the break, both arms help pushing quickly from back to front - high.

During the air phase, the arms prepare for the attack and execute it. The hand that attacks always remains in line with the forearm (it should not be moved backwards or held springs). The stroke must be carried out with the concave hand, to give, with the closing of the wrist, a rotary effect to the ball. The movement of the arm must be lightning and dry.

KEY POINTS FOR THE BEST ATTACK SUCCESS

(Source: Vieira - Ferguson - VOLLEYBALL - Basic education manual for coaches and players - Publisher: CALZETTI MARIUCCI)

Preparation

1-Start to approach when the ball is halfway between yourself and the lifter

2-The last two steps are: right foot left foot that converges (vice versa for left-handed people)

3-Swing both arms back down low

4-The last 2 supports are made with the heel

5-Arms that return forward high and body weight that moves to the tips of the feet before leaving the ground

execution

1-Contact the ball with the arm at maximum extension

2-Contact the ball in front of the flattening shoulder

3-The ball is impacted with the palm of the hand

4-Hit the ball in the central back part

5-Make a quick and strong wrist movement

6-The hand wraps around the top of the ball

continuation

1-During contact, keep your eyes on the ball

2-Return to the ground

3-Bend the knees to cushion the descent

4-Slide the hand firmly along the side

Edited by: Lorenzo Boscariol

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