Different

Skills Used
in
Volleyball
SERVING
 The volleyball serve is the first opportunity for a player to score point.
 Serving starts the rally in the game, once the referee blows the whistle to
start the rally you have 8 seconds to complete your serve routine and get
the ball over the net
 Once you toss the ball in the air you must contact the ball to send it over
the net or let the ball drop without touching it again until it hits the floor
first. But, if you let the ball drop to the flor, the referee will blow the whistle
again and this time you have five seconds. to serve the ball over the net.
 TYPES OF SERVE
THE UNDERHAND
SERVE
.
 This serve is used mainly in
recreational volleyball. It does
not require the level of skills or
coordination that the other types
of serves do. With one foot
stepped back, you hold the ball
in your opposite hand. Then with
your other hand fisted, shift your
weight forward and hit the ball
just below the center (or
equator) of the ball.
 OVERHAND SERVE
 For all overhand serves, you start
with your dominant- side foot back
and the ball held extended in your
non-dominant hand. Then you toss
the ball up in front of your hitting
hand. How you hit it depends on the
type of overhand serve you want to
create. The biggest difference
between the types of overhand
serves is the server’s body position,
and the follow-through

There are two main overhand, or overhead serve:

1. The TOPSPIN
2. The FLOAT
 TWO TYPES OF MAIN OVERHAND OR OVERHEAD
SERVE
FLOATER
• A float serve or a floater is a serve that does not spin. It is called a floater because it
moves in unpredictable ways, making it difficult to pass. A float serve catches the air and
can move unexpectedly to the right or the left or it can drop suddenly.
 To hit a floater you make contact in front of your body with your hand hitting behind the
middle of the ball. The arm follows through but only partway. By hitting directly behind the
ball, you ensure there’s no pain.

TOPSPIN
• A topspin serve does exactly that- spins rapidly forward from the top. This serve has much
more predictable movement than a floater, but can be difficult to handle because of its quick
speed and difficult to pass because it drops rapidly.
• To serve a topspin, you toss the ball a little higher, step under the toss, and strike the ball
underneath, toward the top of the back in a down and outward motion. The arm follows all
the way through with a wrist snap.
 JUMP SERVE
 The jump serve is more advanced and
utilizes an even higher toss that should be
several feet in front of the server. You uses
more of an attack approach, jumping and
striking the ball with the heel of your hand
while you’re in the air. With this serve, your
wrist remains stiff, then you hold (stop) your
palm in position facing the target.
 the extra motion of jumping allows you to
put even more power on the ball, making
this serve very difficult to handle. The
drawback is that all that extra motion can
lead to a higher incidence of serving errors.
 most jump serve has topspin on them,
but it is possible to jump-serve a
floater.
 RECEIVING
 receiving is the attempt’s to return the ball
over the net in such a manner that will
land within the opponents playing area.

 During the game of volleyball the receiving

team has to receive a serve first.
Afterwards, a player who has received a
serve has to make an accurate pass to one
of his/her teammates.
SETTING
 A set is an overhand contact of the ball, it is
usually the second contact in a rally and the
person who sets the ball the most is called the
setter.
 Setting means the beginning of an attack in
volleyball. Initially, a setter sets the ball. After, that
a hitter carries out an attack on it.

 The setter in the volleyball team is like a point

guard on a basketball team who runs the offense
and calls the plays.
 offensive plays consist of a combination of sets
called by using hand signals to eligible hitters who
hit these sets at different heights, speeds and
locations along the net in order to confuse the
opposing team’s blockers in a effort to score
points.
 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SET
SLOW SET
This type of set is This type of sets is
incredibly popular among volleyball
beginners. Actually, the set can be done by
volleyball players of all skill levels. The ball
should be set high in the air. Also, a ball
should have a slow trajectory. When the ball
is set this way, a hitter should aim to carry
out an attack hit when the ball is at high
point. From this position, hitters usually find
it easy to send the ball down forcefully and
land it on the opposite side of the court.

A volleyball hitter has to start getting ready

for an attack hit in advance. A hitter should
approach to the hitting place before a setter
makes the contact with a ball.
The One Set

The One is a very fast set. The One set is also

known as “quick set”. It’s often done by
professional volleyball players during important
matches.

The Back One Set

The Back One set is very similar to the One set.

The ball goes low and very quickly after setting.
As a result, the ball goes behind the setter. The
ball is set to the middle hitter.
The Two set
A two set is a set in the middle of the
court at net, usually to the middle hitter

The Three Set

A three set is a quick set about half
way between the outside and
middle

The Four Set

The four set is known for being a high

set. The ball goes high in the air.
When the ball is set, the ball has a
trajectory of about 3 meters
The Five Set

When the ball is set this way, it goes about 3

meters high.
A five ball is back set to the right hitter.

The Hut Set

.

The height of set is 1 meter only. The ball is set within 1 meter. The Hut is the
type of set that’s recommended when the need to set the ball to the left front
hitter arises.

The 32 Set

The 32 set is used to make it difficult for the opposing team’s blockers to resist
an attack hit.
The height of set is less than 1 meter. The ball needs to be set to either the
middle hitter or to the outside hitter.
The Red Set

The ball is set to the opposite hitter. A hitter carries out an attack hit in the right front part of the court.
The set height is less than 1 meter. It’s crucial for an attacker to be able to react to the Red set quickly.

The Two Second Tempo Set

It’s worth noting that this type of set is very similar to the Two slow set. The only difference is that the
ball is set closer to the hitter.

Fast Tempo Sets

Fast tempo sets are recommended to experienced setters as well as hitters. Both hitters and attackers
have to act very quickly and professionally.

A hitter has to start moving towards the ball ahead of time. A volleyball hitter has to start approaching to
the place of an attack once the ball is passed to a setter.
The Shoot Set

The Shoot is the right type of set when it’s necessary to send the ball to the left front hitter. When
the ball is set this way, the ball goes parallel to the top of the net.
The Shoot requires a good understanding between setter and hitter. A setter and hitter have to
focus on timing.

The Half Shoot Set

The Half Shoot (also known as tree) is done when it’s necessary to set the ball to either the middle
hitter or to the outside hitter.

The 31 Set

The 31 set is done when it’s necessary to attack the ball in the middle of the court. So, the ball is set
to the middle hitter.
The 31 set is not easy to do. The set requires certain experience.
The Slide Set

The ball usually has the reverse trajectory after the set. In order to carry out an attack
hit, a hitter has to jump off the left foot and slide towards the right foot. When hitting, a
player makes a sharp swing. As a result, the ball goes quickly after hitting.

The Ten Set

A ten set is a set that set to back row

attacker. The ball is set to be attacked near
the 3 meter attack line (10 foot line). Also
can be called a pipe
SPIKING
A real crowd-pleaser, spiking is the act of slamming the ball in a downward motion across the
volleyball net to the other team’s side of the court. When done well , spiking is very difficult to return,
which is why its an essential skill. A proper spike will help accumulate points quickly.
TYPES OF SPIKING

Hard-driven Spike
 A hard-driven spike is a hard hit ball that travels
forcefully down towards the opponents court.
Off-speed Spike
 An off-speed spike is a controlled spike ball placed
in an open area of the court.
Standing Spike
 A standing spike is attacking a ball from a standing
position. A standing spike is also referred to as a
down ball.
Open Hand Tip
 Open hand tipping is directing the ball with the
fingers when attacking.
 BLOCKING
 A block is the first opportunity for a team on
defense to keep the team on offense from
hitting into the court.
 Once the whistle blow and your team serves
the ball over the net, your team is on
defense, ready to defend your court.
 Blocking is forming a wall with their hands,
and arms (and for some who jump high their
shoulders).
 The extends over and penetrates the plane
above the net.
 In order to stop the opposing team’s hitter
from spiking the ball into the defensive
team’s court or to a specific area of the
court blocking is performed.
 TYPES OF BLOCKS BY NUMBER OF PLAYERS
1. Single Block
Where one person block the spike. This is
usually not effective enough to stop a spike but
is more of a way to help the back row pass
better.

2. Double BLOCK
Where two people block the attack of the
opposing team’s hitter

3. Triple Block
Where three people come together to block
a spike. This is usually the most effective
and powerful since there are more hands to
cover more surface area.
 TYPES OF BLOCKING BASED ON TECHNIQUE
SOFT BLOCKING STRATEGY
 Is a form of blocking the ball just enough to keep it in play.
Soft blocking is not an official block and may be considered your volleyball team’s first contact
with the ball. After this your team can only contact the ball 2 more times before sending it over
the net.

SPLIT BLOCKING STRATEGY

 Split blocking is not something that happens spur of the moment without any prior planning.
You will need to strategized with your teammates ahead of time.
 This type of blocking requires the outside side or strong side blocker to take the line while the
middle Blocker takes the angle hit.

SWING BLOCKING
 is a modified jumping technique that uses forward stepping across the horizontal space of the
net.
 Also describes the middle is moving to either side to assist the outside blocker.

SOLO BLOCKING STRATEGY

 solo blocking is mainly how you will block a back-row attack
 BLOCKING POSITIONS
Weak Side Blocker
The blocker that plays on the left of the court
is called a Weak Side Blocker. Any attacks
played on the left of the court should be
blocked or deflected by this particular
blocker.
Middle Blocker
The blocker covering the space in the
middle of the net is called a Middle Blocker.
This blocker takes on a lot of pressure as
they must essentially protect the net nearly
all the way across. Middle Blockers are
often the tallest players on the court and
must be quick on their feet.
Strong Side Blocker
While the Weak Side Blocker protects the left
side of the court, the Strong Side Blocker
protects the right side. Most teams’ strongest
hitters will be playing on the left side of their
court and so we have to put our strongest and
most effective blocker against them on our
right-hand side.
Offside Blocker
This can be the blocker on either side of the
net, it just depends where the opponent is
attacking. So whichever side is not being
attacked becomes the “offside.” When you are
the offside blocker your duty is to backup your
teammates covering for tips or transition early
to make a quick attack when you’re set up.
 DIGGING
 Volleyball dig is a key element of defense in
the sport of volleyball. If done right, volleyball
dig can also become the beginning of a
successful volleyball attack.
 A dig is a pass of a hard-driven ball from the
other team. Like a pass, your arm position
and platform remain the same. The
difference is that the ball is coming from a
high point above the net and hit in a
downward trajectory. When passing the ball
is coming from 30 feet away and usually
below the height of the net. You must react
quickly and adjust accordingly.
 the job of a volleyball digger is to resist the
opposing team’s attack and then help his/her
teammates carry out a successful attack hit
 DIFFERENT TYPES OF VOLLEYBALL DIGS
TRADITIONAL VOLLEYBALL DIG.

 When trying to do this type of a volleyball dig you should try your best to approach to a ball
early and get your hips as well as forearms under the ball in advance. Your goal is to dig a ball
between knees and shoulders. If you manage to do this you’ll certainly find it easy to direct a
ball to one of your teammates after doing a volleyball dig. Keep in mind that getting to a fast-
approaching ball is no easy task. That’s why you need to watch the opposing team’s attacker
closely and position yourself properly ahead time.

A DIVE.
 Sometimes, diggers find it hard to approach to the ball on their feet. In this case, it
makes a lot of sense for you to take advantage of diving. Your body must be extended
forward and your knees must be bent. Plus, you need to get low to the ground. In
addition, you should try to keep your arms parallel to the floor. It’s also very important
for a digger to keep his/her chin up during a dive. By doing so, a volleyball player will
be able to reduce the risk of getting injured dramatically.
An overhand volleyball dig.

 There are also situations when a ball approaches to a volleyball player over his/her head. If
this happens, you should definitely try to do an overhand volleyball dig. When doing an
overhand volleyball dig you should contact a ball with your fingers. This will give you more
control over the ball. Don’t allow a ball to hit you! If a ball hits you, you may get your fingers
injured. In order to prevent injuries from happening, diggers are recommended to attack the
ball during an overhand volleyball dig. Plus, if you contact a ball with your fingers you’ll
probably find it easier to direct it to a setter. After that, a setter will pass a ball to a hitter.
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PREPARED BY:
DANNA JOY PALENCIA
BSMT-2