Serious volleyball spiking question??

Question

i absolutly love volleyball

i've loved it since i was 6

now im almost 14

and i really need help on my spikes

i can't grasp the concept of when i should start my approach.

then when i so start it i feel rushed

and i don't jump high enough

or fall into the net

i need a lot of help on my timing

and not feeling rushed

any suggestions??

links??

videos??

and how long do you think it will take to learn it??

Thank You SOO Much

Answer 1

I would start your approach at the apex (highest point) of the setters set. Make your approach getting a good arm swing motion. Find the ball with your target hand and follow through with your hitting hand. Make sure to keep your elbow extended, don't drop in down, it will take off speed.  Your last movement is a "snap" movement in your wrist to give the ball a downward motion!  I hope this helps!

Answer 2

heres a link that i found helpful

http://volleyball.about.com/od/hitting/s...

i had your same exact problem. i had no clue how to approach or when to go. i got it though after a while. it will probably take you a hour of good practice to get it down. you start to approach the ball as soon as the setter sets it high and when its coming down approach it. don't feel rushed. just concentrate. tell yourself you have enough time to get to the ball if the sets high enough you should have plenty. good luck!

Answer 3

i had the same problem last year and my coach told me to start my approach when the ball leaves the setters hands. he also said that i should wait untill then because if something happens with the setter and the ball goes a wrong way i can correct how my approach in because with my first step i can go any way i want. It took me about one practice to get down.  you  should also study how high your setter sets the ball, if its short start when the ball hits her hand, if its high up wait a second after it leaves.

hope this helps.

remember just keep practicing with only 1 or 2 setters!

Answer 4

im a middle hitter and im workin on the same thing but my prob is gettin ALOT better. this may sound crazy but its easier to learn your timing if you get your approach down. im gessing u kno to take 3 steps then jump well if you get that it will help because youll get quicker and quicker at it and finnally youll be goin up at the right time..

hOpE It hElPs!

Answer 5

You start your approach when the ball is at it's highest point. Then do your approach. It will take some practice. If it still doesn't come ask your coach for help.

Answer 6

I'm a left hitter so I know a lot about timing attacks. As soon as the ball comes off the setters hands, ger ready to attack. When the ball just starts to fall, start your approach. But sometimes it depends on how high the set is, if it's low, start your approach right at the peak. Hope this helps! PS if the ball is behind you, you were too early.

Answer 7

if your left handed than start out on your right foot then step to your left and then with both feet jumo as high as you can.

when your hand reaches the ball hit it and snap your wrist.

it makes it go down

Answer 8

your approach will start at different times depending one where the ball is being set.  It all depends on how fast your approach is, so First, get used to doing your approach.  I'm a middle hitter, so i do a three step approach because it's faster (so I start on my right foot).  Most people do a four step approach (start on your left foot).  Left, right, left, right.  the last two steps should be right next to each other.  Each step should be faster. (sorta like your running: you start slower and get faster)  You just cut out the first left step in the 3-step approach.  Once you have that mastered, then hold a ball in your left hand and as you do your approach, bring it up and hit it (both hands will go up when u hit it for real too, it get more height).  I've never mastered that drill, so don't get mad if you can't do it, but it REALLY helps on form (i've watched my teammates).  Then, just grab some1 to toss u balls to hit.  They don't need to be a setter, they can just toss it to you.  Then, just keep watching the ball until you hit it right on with your hand.  (If you're a lefty, everything's backwards- sorry)

Answer 9

i am a setter for a club team, and depending on how good of a setter you have, there can be multiple times to start your approach. usually start when the ball just leaves the setters hands. as for the net problem, start back a little further. and around the yard and everywhere, practice your approach to jump higher. thats what i do.

Answer 10

Oh this is no problem at all! I had to go through the same deal!

Ohkay, what you have to do to start your approach is watch when the ball is at it's highest point in the air. Directly when it falls back down, start your approach. Make sure you have enough time to reach the ball and jump as high as possible to get your hand straight on top of it.

It could take you anywhere from a half hour to a couple days to fully grasp the concept, but if you are dedicated, like you say, you should get the idea soon. I, personally, learned it in about a day or so but it could be different for you!

Hope this helps!

Answer 11

you should start your approach when the ball is about half way in between you and the setter. so you wanna start when it's at the highest point.

if you are right handed: (if you're left, just do everything with the other hand/leg/foot)

you start out with your left foot in front and your weight on the back right foot. once the ball is at that halfway point, you want to talk one big step with your right foot and then a quick left-right just as the ball is a little bit higher than the net.

as for your arms, you want to try to use your arms to lift yourself up. like when you're about to jump, your arms are moved back with the palms facing the back. then you quickly swing them forward as your feet leave the ground. this should get you a little bit more height. after that, you want to have them, while you're in the air, in the ready position to hit. this meaning that your left hand is extended and your right hand is behind your head, with the elbow bent.

when the ball is at the perfect hitting spot, you want to extend your right arm, and hit the ball. swing your arm through! that gives it enough power and speed, making the ball hard to return.

if you can't jump high enough, try working out your calf muscles  by running or doing leg work.

approach is all about your timing. it's difficult at first, but keep trying and don't give up ! :] good luck!

Answer 12

i like my sets high

and when they are,

i star my approach when the ball reaches it peak.

it does take a while to learn.

good luck

Answer 13

I suggest that you should wait for the setter to set the ball.  Then watch where they set the ball.  Start your approach when the ball starts to fall.  Do your approach.  ALSO remember to keep ball out in front of you.  That is one of the most important concepts.  Keep ball out in front of you.  This will take you like half hour to get down

Answer 14

i think everyone has this problem at one point. it just takes practice!!! depending on your timing you should udually start your approach when the ball reaches the setters hands and she setts it ( like right when she lets go). start far enough away from the net so you dont run into it just practice from different spots till you find one that works. try working with your setter alone one day so she can set you and you can work on your timing depending on what position you play ask for different sets like i play middle and you can have a quick 1 ball or a 2 which is alittle higher than a 1. it just takes alot of pracitce but its not a problem and wouln't take long to fix!!! GooD LucK!!! :))))

Answer 15

okay(we did this and i had the same problem as you, dont feel bad)if your at the gym and the volleyball net is up, you can start at the 10ft line,its one of the small colored lines 10ft from the middle of the court,usually where the net is, and just do your approach until you get really good at it and you can ask a teamate, a setter or even somebody that doesnt know how to play volleyball to throw a ball up a little higher than the net and just try the approach that you have been working on and if you dont get it, dont feel bad, just keep practicing, thats what i did now i am a powerful spiker! Good Luck=]