How do I block in volleyball?

Question

I want to be a good blocker....Im only 5'2"

Answer 1

Be a defensive specialist, leave the blocking to the tall chicks.

Answer 2

Since you are smaller, get a good vertical, learn timing very well and learn to read the hitter. Half of being a good blocker is setting a good block for the middle to come to. I am 6'0'' tall and when the outsides set a good block for my it made my life sooooo much easier. Also TALK! Yell for where you are, count off for the jump. Watch the hitter for tips. Blocking isnt as much blocks/touches as it is making it easier for the defense to pick up attacks.

Answer 3

A successful block is when the ball rebounds of the hands of the blocker and directly back into the opponent's court or deflects of the hands in such a way that the blocker's team may play the ball. Blocking comes in two forms, single and multiple. A single block, where one person blocks the spike, is often not effective enough to stop a good spiker. The idea is to take away as much as the court possible from the spiker, leaving less of the court the blocker's team has to cover.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: It's up to you.

Here's How:

Set up - The most important factor is where you set up your block. Usually you want to be no more than one foot of the net and of course facing the opponent's. Keep you hands up at shoulder level and palms facing forward. Once the ball is set keep your eyes on the attacker. Position yourself on the attackers hitting arm, aligning half a body length to the side of the hitter's hitting arm.

Opponent Jumps First - Wait for the Attacker to Jump - Timing is key and you want to time your jump so that you jump immediately after the attacker jumps.

Reach - Reach your hands over the top of the net penetrating into the opponent's side of the net and positioned on both side of the attacker's hitting arm.

Angle Your Hands - You want to angle your hands slightly so that the ball will rebound off your hands and toward the middle of the opponent's court.

Recover - Whether or not you make contact with the ball, bring your hands back and land on two feet, bending your knees to cushion the landing.

Prepare - Immediately turn away from the net and look for the ball.

Tips:

Usually, time dictates whether your team will employ a double or single block. However, if time allows you should always put up a double block.

Another advantage to blocking is that by blocking the ball immediately back to the opponent's court this forces them to put up another attack. The longer that a team has the ball the more likely it is that they will make an unforced error.

Normally net contact errors are made on blocking because the blocker penetrates too much, resulting in hitting the net on the way up, or fails to withdraw his hands on the way down.

Inexperienced blockers will also set up too far from the net and actually jump forward to block the ball subsequently jumping into the net.

If you find that when blocking the ball the ball contacts your hands falls between you and the net, then you need to square your shoulders to the net more.

What You Need:

Three friends

A net

A volleyball

Answer 4

You have to either increase your vertical so you can get over the net and penetrate or learn to have a soft block where you can get the ball to sort of pop up so your team can get to it.

Answer 5

Practice jumping on a trampoline. You need to get those arms over the net.  Work on your finger strength. Practice setting a basketball. The increased weight will greatly add to finger strength. You are the right height for a setter. Work on that. The setter is the playmaker and the quarterback rolled into one.

Answer 6

u need to build up your leg muscles to block. i'm the same height and don't really block (cuz i'm a setter) but can get my fingertips above the net. you put your arms up and press them against your ears. tighten your whole body and that will get you to stay up in the air longer. strong leg muscles help with jumping (i play soccer too, so that's pretty convenient for me!)

Answer 7

well, some tips on jumping might help....

   to get a better vertical: jump rope and squat with some weights on your back.

but when you go up to block...

  squat down low (so your face is even with the bottom of the net), have your hands ready, jump, and press your *wide* hands into the hitter's hands (be sure to lock your elbows and tighten your abs)

Answer 8

practice in front of a mirror everyday to make sure your hands are flat against the net (not touching) and that you jump straight up. to get momentum to go higher...bend your knees far down and spring up with a little push with your arms..(but keep them up) and jump up with your hands tilted a little towards the other side so the ball will rebound off your hands onto the other court. you can only reach over while blocking if the other team is hitting...if they had a lopsided set and you could  reach it by blocking..you are allowed to..just dont reach over then net on that one..keep your hands straight

Answer 9

I'm sorry but it's not likely that you can be a good blocker cuz you need to be a lot taller. Most girls in highschool that are blockers or play the front row are at least 5'9". I think you should focus on being a libero which is a backrow specialist. Passing is key in volleyball and it is just as much fun.

Answer 10

Put a line on the wall about the same height as the net and jump to that line 10 times everyday.

Answer 11

I am about your height too so what I do is just practice jumping at home to improve your vertical jump and you will start to go higher and higher depending on how much you practice. And just remember to keep your hands really close together with your fingers spread apart.

Answer 12

what i do is stand in the door way and jump up to touch the wall above the door. i do this like everyone for 3 min then break then another 3 min but thts just me you can adjust to your convienence.  Take it from someone who is also only 5'2'' now when your in a real game you have to think tht that same wall is there exept the ball is the wall  it helps me a bunch when im in a game. Good Luck

x3,

Linaa

Answer 13

practice jumping

Answer 14

its hard to be a blocker when your that short, and most likely you wont be able to dominate over the net. BUT there is a solution, you can still save your team from being killed by a hit form the other team. Shorter players on my team normally their hands back a bit toward themselves. (like- put your arms straight in front of you and bend ur wrist back so your hands are flat, and vertical in fornt oof you. ((so you can see your nails)) then, you put your hands as high up to the net as possible and get a tougch on the ball, thereofre, you can pop the ball up and straight behind you. Theres no chance of it falling in front of you, or going out on the other side. good luck!

Answer 15

wat i would do is practice jumping. u could stand somewhere and practice. just jump up and down a few times. then i would practice with ur arms up in the air. like u r in standing in front of the net. just keep doing that. and u will build up ur leg strength for jumping.

well i hope this helped and good luck with blocking!

Answer 16

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Answer 17

Work on your vertical jump. Also, when at the net, bend your knees more and swing your arms to spring up.

good luck in volleyball!

Answer 18

i'm only 5'4" and i found that having good leg strength and explosiveness is key. Being a shorter player, your #1 obstacle is reaching beyond the net. build your muscles by doing squats. and explosive jumps, driving your momentum through your body to the tips of your fingers.

When at the height of your jump, penetrate the plane of the net, keep your fingers spread and slightly tilted over the net to prevent the ball from "rolling" over the block. hope this helps :)