Types of Hits in Volleyball
Overview
Outlining how to teach the three primary hits in Volleyball.
Teaching the Three Common Hits in Volleyball
Three Step Offense (Bump -> Set -> Spike)
Step 1 – BUMP
First contact when ball comes over the net – CONTROL
Use as a pass to a teammate
Cues:
- Athletic position: knees bent ready to move
- Hands: Hand on hand; thumbs on top
- Platform: Arms straight, forearms facing up
- Tilt your platform towards your target to aim
- Allow the ball to bounce off your forearms: Don’t swing your arms
Step 2 – SET
Using 2 hands to snap the ball upward
Cues:
- Make a diamond shape window with your hands above your head: fingers spread
- Snap ball upward with finger tips
- High set makes it easier for your teammates
Step 3 – SPIKE OR Over the net
- Jump off two feet
- Throw both arms in air with elbow of hitting arm high (similar to throwing action)
- Contact is made with open hand over the ball.
Standards:
MS.I.1.3.SL1: Apply some of the proper techniques and positions to properly perform a variety of shots in a modified game with prompting (physical, visual, or verbal).
MS.N.2.1.SL1: Describe some of the critical elements/learning cues of skills performed with prompting (physical, visual, or verbal).