How do I work on the timing of my hitting?

Question

i play middle and i just cant get the timing for a 2 down

and what are some other good drills for timing and hitting also?

Answer 1

Timing is something that should be worked out between you and your setter.  A "2" Ball is just that. It is a ball that is set two feet above the net. The timing for a "2" ball is to leave as soon as the ball touches your setter's hands. The ball location should go straight up in front of your setter. If the ball were to drop to ground before the hit, it should land a few inches in front of the setter's toes. '2" balls are related to the setter, not a location on the net. Which means, you always go to the setter, not a spot on the net. If you go to a spot on the net, the timing will be different every time. This will help train you when you move on to the '1' ball.  '2' balls are fun and you should work on picking an angle instead of hitting straight on. This will prevent you from getting blocked!

Happy to Have Helped!

Answer 2

i play middle for my highschool team too. you really have to work with your setter on this one. you have to know exactly where the ball is going to go every time.. you watn to start your steps right when the ball touches her hands.if you do the right steps and the ball is in the correct spot then you ahould have no problem.

Answer 3

there are few ways of hitting, some are fast which is within second from the setter and the hitter, the long hitting is with the long ball. you need toadjust to the game and strategies of wining hte opponent

Answer 4

I also played middle and i had the same problem at first. Youshould get your setter before or after practice and work on your approach and hitting. Also, dont be afraid to tell your setter how you want the ball she might be setting it too high (which personally i hate) lol but as a hitter you should be able to hit anything). Id help you out more but i gotta go to the ranch sorry lol

Ace it!!!!

Answer 5

It all depends on the set. If it's not a good set, not a good hit. Just practice the technique over and over again with the volleyball. I play setter, so i don't know much. But just keep on practicing!

Answer 6

Timing is almost impossible to teach.  Every player has different foot speed, different vertical jumps, and different arm-swing speeds.  Thats not even taking into consideration that not every set will be in the perfect spot.

My advice is to perfect your foot work in your hitting approach and work on a consistent armswing.   By working on those 2 skills and trying to make them as consistant as possible, you take yourself out of the timing equasion.  What I'm saying is, if you are approaching with different footwork and swinging your arm differently almost every time it will be very difficult to develop timing.  

Once you have developed a consistent approach and arm swing.  You need to develop your timing.  

IN practice, approach EVERY time as fast and aggresively as you can, jumping as high as you can and swinging your arm with a high contact point to hit the ball with authority.  This is important.  If you approach slow and worried about mistiming etc. you have pre determined that the end result will not be very good based on that fact that you didn't do your footwork and armswing as aggressivley as possible before the actual contact.

Now the fun part.  Approach as fast and aggresivley as possible everytime, DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING ONCE YOU HAVE STARTED YOUR APPROACH.  Changing your approach or armswing (ie lowering your contact point) during the skill just to make contact with the ball will not help you learn your timing.   It is better to do your full aggresive approach, jump and completley miss the ball because you were too early or too late.   Yes it will look funny, but at least you can make corrections for your next approach.  

Having said that ....

You're probably using a small left step followed by a big hop into a right-left type of footwork (if you are right handed).  Your small left should be used as your adjustment step.  You can make this step smaller or longer if needed.  This step can also be made off to your left or right to make an adjustment.  And you can also delay while on this left foot before exploding hard into your right left if you find yourself starting a little early.  And if necessary, you can also quicken this step to the point that it spends almost no time in contact with the floor if you need to speed up your approach.

Hope this helps a little, good luck!

Answer 7

Not an easy question.  Timing depends on tempo of the offense, accuracy of the setter, and you...,height, reach, vertical,...  My advice, don't waste your time.  You have 3 jobs in the middle.  1)  BLOCK 2) hit someone on the other side of the net with the ball, it's hard to control a dig if it's bouncing off their forehead 3) hold the blocker.  The middle is a very fast position.  Hitting quick sets is much more important than hitting 2 balls, which allows the off blocker to help out.  If you have to learn a 2, simplify the approach.  Try a 2 step.  Be patient, and power through the 2 steps.  Also, a lot of timing issues in the middle come from not having your arm in a hitting position early enough.  You should shoot into a hitting position right from your load in your approach.  Most of all get a lot of reps with your setter.  Make her your best volleyball friend.  Good Luck

Answer 8

I would toss the "sets" to my hitters to try to get more consistent "sets" for them to work on their timing.  Two handed tosses are more consistent.  Part of your problem with your timing is the setter.  And the tosser to the setter.  After you feel comfortable hitting the tosses, see how you feel hitting the sets again.