I feel like I'm running into the setter when blocking.?

Question

I'm play MB and when the opposing team setter sets outside or right side, i do my approach to block. It's just that I feel like I run into the setter or outside hitter on my side. What can I do to stop that because other times i try to stay farther away and I leave a window in the block!

Answer 1

If you run into her oh well! you closed the block. as long as neither of you are hurt its all good. If you are late just stop and jump where ever you are your defense should go in the hole if it happens!

Answer 2

yeah yeah

Answer 3

my coach always say.... just nock whoever is in your way over... i know it soulds mean.. but if you think about it.. why is your setter there any way... she should move back or get out of your blockers way. so do what my coach says and just knock her out of the way.

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Answer 4

bring your feet square to the net, this stops you from floating, also wait for a moment so your sideways momentum goes away. try to jump straight up and grab the ball (not literally, reach like you're going to grab it). big thing (Can I Play? said this too) PLANT YOUR FEET. my club coach had his ankle broken by a middle that floated. DON'T FLOAT, it's dangerous.

Answer 5

Many times, when blocking, it is almost necessary to knock into your fellow players in order to close a block, and i know that your passers will thank you later for not leaving the middle of the court open, Personally, as a full-time defensive specialist and a short outside hitter, i would rather you knock down the other person and close the block than have a split.  But to solve your problem, try to take a wider cross-over step to save time when taking your approach to the block and plant firmly, jumping straight up and penetrating the net.  Even if you don't make it all the way to the other blocker, if you penetrate to the other side of the net your chances of a successful block are much better.  Also try and block the ball before the opposite teams hitter gets to the ball.

Answer 6

Okay, my question to you would be, when your running into or hitting your team mates, are you bumping into them during the block or during the transition to make the block? The bottom for either situation is going to be foot work. As you read the play through the net, you should know where your at on the court and now if you need to shuffle or actually do a cross over of some sort. I would also look at working on the correct way to set and post a block. These fundamental skill refreshers should correct the problem you are having. If there is still any questions or issues please feel free to contact me directly at:

c.cholewiak @ comcast.net

Answer 7

Anyone who says run into them is way off.  At a minimum you are risking a broken play since you've likely taken your setter out of the play.  At it's worst, you're looking at a broken ankle or wrist from a fall.  Sure it's your job to close the block but like others say, it is your setters job to set the block (assuming a 5-1 with live hands).  Furthermore, the setter is lining up against the OH on the other side meaning that they should be blocking one of the strongest hitters on the opposing team.  You want them there with you for a double block.  Other great points that were raised are: Jump straight up.  A floating block is horrible as you may collide as you've noticed already and it's impossible to play defense behind.  You set up a very unclear attacking lane and your defensive players will have no idea what to do.  Work on your footwork.  Step-crossover-hop-Jump straight up.  If you are a full arms length to arm and a half away, you should be far enough where you aren't running into your setter or OH and close enough where you can get to the block.

Answer 8

it's your job to block and the setter should be covering the line anyways you shouldn't have to worry anout running into her but she should be adjusting to you

Answer 9

That's one of the common problems that middle blockers experience but can be resolved with using correct footing techniques and drills.

You should work on PLANTING your feet and jumping STRAIGHT UP.  If you run into other players when you go up for blocking, that means you're jumping in arc.  Remember to take the big last step to PLANT your feet and then jump straight up.  You will need to do some drills on this.

Also, you can shift your blocking hands laterally to 'close' the block in the air.  Good Luck.

Answer 10

just knock over anyone in your way.. becuase if you dont it could cost your team the point.. or just nicely tell the outside hitter and the setter to step out of the way if  they see you gonig in for a block.

Answer 11

Your job as middle blocker is to close the block. The question is how do you do this. When I was a coach, I taught my middles to line up with the setter or outside. Once you see the approximate area the ball has been set to(outside or back) you turn your attention to the person blocking with you. It is thier job to set the block and yours to close it. You find them, make your approach and get your feet set right next to them. Make sure to plant your outmost foot before your jump, so you won't drift. At this point you can find the ball again and jump with the setter or outside hitter. To help you with this, ask your outside blockers to call out the jump for you. They should say "ready, go." If they do that then at least if you are unable to close the block, you can jump at the appropriate time.  Also when you are doing your blocking approach, make sure you aren't standing strait up, you want to be a little low, so that you can plant and jump.(not plant, bend down, then jump)It is more efficient to move low. Hope that helps.