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Volleyball Quick Tip
Successful Blocking
By Karen Lamb
Blocking is the first line of defense and can be used in defensive
schemes several different ways.
Blocking Skill Cues
1. Fingers spread wide
2. Thumbs parallel, 2-3 inches apart
3. Shoulders forward, knees in loaded position
4. Jump just after attacker
5. Quick sets—jump with hitter
6. Penetrate immediately, low and tight
Eyework
When preparing to block it is important to identify, watch and respond
with the correct information as the opponent prepares its offensive
attack.
1. Focus on the ball coming from the passer.
2. Eyes immediately locate the setter.
3. Watch the ball come out of the setter’s hands—get
direction.
4. Eyes go to the hitter.
Eyework cues: Ball, Setter, Ball, Hitter
About the author: Karen Lamb is the head women’s volleyball
coach at Brigham Young University. In her second year as head coach,
Lamb has the Cougars on track to win 20 matches for the 29th time
in the last 30 years. BYU has finished in the top 15 in the nation
in blocking in each of the last three seasons. As a player, Lamb
was BYU’s first female scholarship athlete and the school’s
first volleyball All-American.
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