BLOCKING

Jun Brito
Tabaco City Division
BLOCKING
Blocking is a skill wherein the player
deflects the ball from the opponent. The
goal is to prevent a successful attack
and the other team from scoring a
point. The blocker's job is to block the
spiked ball so that it goes back to the
opposing team's side of the court.
Blocking is a defensive play
Each blocker needs to:
• Stay close to the net
and keep their hands at
shoulder level with their
palms facing the net.
• Once the ball is set to a
hitter, the blocker
needs to follow the
hitter and keep their
eyes on them.
• Wait for the
opponent to jump
first and jump
immediately after
the attacker jumps.
• While up in the air,
reach and stretch
your hands over the
net (as shown in the
image to the right).
• Make sure you angle
your hands so that the
ball will rebound off
your hands and fall on
the opponents court
instead of going out of
bounds or coming
onto your court.
Blocking can be done by
one to three players.
SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE BLOCKS
Single Block
• where one person
blocks 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.
DOUBLE BLOCK

-where two
people block
the attack of
the
opposing
team's hitter.
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.
BLOCKING DRILLS
1. Block, Reset, Fall Back
How it Works:
•A middle blocker will execute a block and
immediately land, reset, and then fall back to cover a
ball that has been blocked up into the air. A player
opposite the blocker stands on a box, with a
volleyball just above the net. The blocker will jump
and touch the ball with both hands. As soon as the
touch is made the ball is tossed up into the air, for
the blocker to get to and pass.
Purpose:
This drill keeps blockers honest
to be able to cover their area in
the event a ball is popped up into
the air. Many balls end up hitting
the ground, as the player
responsible for coverage is at the
net unaware of the ball.
Drill Setup:
• A blocker at the net
• A coach or player opposite the
blocker on a box
• The individual at the net should
have a ball held just above the net
• Someone should be available to
hand the coach or player on the
box balls
Instructions:
• The coach or player on the box holds the ball
just above net height.
• At the signal, the blocker jumps up and touches
the ball with both hands as if executing a block.
• As soon as the ball is touched, the coach or
player tosses it into the air just behind the
blocker or drops it directly down at the blocker.
• The blocker must get back and under the ball to
make a good pass.
Coaching Points:
• Blockers often get excited about a “touch”
and forget that they are responsible to
cover their area. This drill encourages them
to stay in the play, even after a touch.
• Middle blockers should be worked heavily
with this drill as there is often minimal
coverage for their area.
• Blockers should be coached to bump the
ball up high to give the setter time to react
to it.
How to improve blocking in
Volleyball
A good block is the best way
to impact the game plan of
your opponent.

Blocking is a skill that

requires frequent practice and
many repetitions.