I can't bump the ball in one place?

Question

Everytime I try to practice bumping the volleyball trying to get up to 100 it goes in weird directions. I have my hands in the right formation, I think, but i'm not using my forearms, I'm using the bones of my wrists. I can't seem to get enough power from my forearms.

Volleyball tryouts are next monday and I feel like im not progressing in the bump, set, or serve.

Is there anything I could do ?

Answer 1

BUMPING:

you need to make sure your arms are straight, that way the ball has a flat surface to bounce off of.

never hit it on the bones of you wrist, that WILL cause the ball to go in different directions becuase of the uneven surface.

if your not getting enough power it's becuase you not bending down low enough.

then when the ball comes towards you you should just stick out your arms and straighten you legs.

you should never jump or swing your arms.

SETTING:

you should make a flat almost diamond shape with your hands over your forhead when your looking up.

then you should set with th tips of your fingers not the palms.

try laying on the ground and setting up straight over you.

it takes practice, but it really helps.

or, you can just set the ball against a wall.

SERVING:

throw the ball up a few feet over you head, make sure you throw it up straight.

hold you arm back and swing it forward once the ball gets close.

you should serve overhand with an open fist.

if you sevre with a fist it's hard to control where the ball goes.

make sure you don't have to hit the ball while it's behind your head, it should go straight not back.

hope this helps! :]

good luck.

♥

Answer 2

Ok, so the first problem you could have is the position of your hands. What you shoulde do when you pass a volleyball is: have your right hand(or dominant hand) wrapped over your left, which is clenched with your thumb vertically up. Both thumbs should touch, and both should be touching each other vertically. Now outstretch your arms. As you outstretch them, curve your forearms outward, so that you will be hitting the lightest inside part of the forearm. Now, when it comes to passing, you need to crouch lowly, and when you hit the ball, don't swing your arms, but move upward. this is why so many beach volleyball players almost jump when they pass. Make sure you get low, and that your arms are extended out before you. Now, with your right foot(if you are right handed), place it in front of your left foot at shoulder length. Squat down, with all of your weight on your back(left) leg.

Now, as you pass the ball, transfer your weight to the other leg, thus pushing upward. After practice, you will get lots and lots of power.

The problem you are also having is the angle of your arms. If you get a deep serve, and you are, lets say middle back, you want to angle your arms at about a 45 degree angle from your legs upward. ( |\ )However, if you are passing as a set, you want to hold your arms almost 90 degrees from your legs ( |-), so that you can pass straight up.

For serving, check out my other answers.

Those are my tips.

Answer 3

when a volleyball is heading toward you,  keep your eyes at the ball, nothing else. While it's in the air get ready and if your bumping; get your hands in the right formation and wait for it to come down at you. (and yes using the bones of your wrists is better) when it does come down and has contact with your wrists, make sure you're pointing your arms in the right direction. For example, if you aim your arms straight forward and a bit low, it should go forward. if it doesn't, you shouldn't be sad or disappointed because volleyball is a sport and sports need practice :)

Answer 4

when  you go to bump the ball watch it don't look  anywhere  else make sure when youpractice your arm's are flat and your thumb's r to .also notice how low u r 2 the ground like u can allmost touch the floor w/ your hand:)

            ttyl,

                          volley-chic

Answer 5

and be sure to keep your arm/forearm still and just direct the ball where you want it to with the help of your shoulders

Answer 6

You're most likely SWINGING your arms or aiming your arm NOT at the target and somewhere else! Make sure your low, and sort of lead the ball up as your passing.

Get low

feet apart

balance on your toes

left foot forward (slightly)

lock your arms

aim

pass to the target

Answer 7

I played Volleyball for MANY years however it has been a few since I played. My main position was defense (Passing). Most years I would play a 5-1 office defense. If your just getting into the sport you probably don't know what the numbers mean but you'll find out. After the serve I would rotate to the back center line.

Anyhow, regarding your question. I saw many different was of passing the (Bumping) the ball. If you play for some length of time and depending on the situation you'll figure out the best way for each situation.

I found the most common way cross all of your fingures at the last bone joint OR make a lose fist with one hand and put your other hand over lining up your thumbs. This make you your forearm bone straight up and down. You want the ball to hit evenly right at the point where you should wear a watch. (Don't wear a watch though).

Problem with this: If the ball hits slightly uneven it is shanking pretty badly. It will bouce off the bone.

The other way I like: Open palms, connect all four figures on each hand together. cross all fingers, and line up thumsbs. This will give more ball control BUT WILL HURT MORE AT FIRST until you toughen the skin. This will also give more control for the straight up and down.... However,

The correct pass will not and is not considered to be straight up in the air. THE COACH SHOULD NOT ASK THIS. It should be gauge on a moving target. The setter is constantly moving, and you want the ball to drop right on his/her head in the direction of their movement. NEVER SWING ARMS. Let the ball hit in the dierection and your arms should be in the same direction. The stance is leaning forward, knees bent, and on your toes. You should always be ready to move forward not backward. REASON

If you have to move backward it is either out of bounds or the person behind you should get it. ALWAYS CALL "MINE" FOR EVERY BALL YOU ARE GOING FOR, EVERY PASS!!!, Even in tryouts. The coach will like, even if there is nobody else on the court.

You DO NOT aim your pass by simply twisting your arms. Always try to get you body behind the ball.

Stand anout 3 feet away from the back line if you are in the rear. (Imagine you are going to lay down on the court) put your waste on the back and have you feet inside. Wherever your feet are touching is where you stand. If the ball is above your waste it is typically out of bounds and get out of the way.

ALMOST 90% of the server is the toss of the ball. Toss it about 6 inches infront of you shoulder and about 1.5 feet above your head, wherever your arm is extending. You don't toss it too high because you are waiting for it to come back to you. VERY BAD!!!. My personally I never slapped the ball. I made a cupped hand. All fingures together thumb touching middle knuckle of my index fiure. Swat the back of the ball.

Setting the toughest part of the game especially in 5-1. I was a setter for two years. Lay on the floor. Set it up and down. OVER AND OVER. Arms will hurt. All fingures should touch ball and be like sponges. They should give some but not much otherwise it would be considered a carry. Passes that have a lot of spin  are really hard to control at first. The balls should generally not change direction in your hand. Most of the power does not come from fingers it comes from wrists and forarms.

Hope some of this helps.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Just make sure you're knees are bent so you're ready for the ball and keep your hands apart when the ball's coming..always stand straight toward your setter, if the ball goes one direction dont always shift your arms to get it, try to shuffle quickly to get the ball so you have a greater chance of passing it towards the setter accurately, the best way is actually to use your forearms because often the wrist throws it off balance..you just have to work on using your knees to your advantage and when you hit the ball stand straight up, you'd be surprised how much easier it is when you work on your legs