Tips on hitting right side, & how to get my position back

Question

okay, so this week we had volleyball tryouts & i made the team.

BUT, i've always been a middle DS, and i loved it with all of my heart, for real. until, the coaches decided to put me hitting RIGHT SIDE, simply because im the only person that can hit right side remotely well.

here is whats wrong with this picture.

-i have never played front row in my life. i hate front row to begin with.

-right side in our games gets NO action. we stand behind the setter most of the time, & she never sets right.

-i love & miss being a middle back, & (not trying to brag) i am ten times better than the girl they put there!

so basically, i got thrown in the position that no one wants to play.

since that was probably extremely confusing, 2 basic questions-

1) how can i become a better right hitter?

2) how can i have more fun in my position?

3) how can i GAIN BACK my position as a middle DS? i really have to, so please dont tell me to suck it up.

THANK YOU!(:

Answer 1

1) There are three big things that will make you a better right side hitter no matter what:  a)  Work with your middle blockers to post the largest block you can.  Your primary responsibility on the right side (in the front row) is to block your opponents strongest hitter.  Extra work with your middles will develop a good level of trust and confidence so that she closes the block and you time it perfectly together.  b)  When you're set, albeit rarely, always approach like you're going to crush the ball cross.  But, develop a good line shot.  Approaching cross, but swinging line always messes with the blockers, and you'll get more kills.  c)  Work with your setter until she's comfortable making the set behind her head to you.  If she only uses her middle and outside, the block will begin camping out there

2)  Right side is my favorite.  You'll have fun offensively, because you don't face as many big blocks, which means more kills for you.  You can run some nice isolation plays over your middle blocker.  You get to make the momentum swing after a stuff block. You get to play the entire game where DS only plays backrow.  Embrace the position, you'll like it more than your DS spot in a few weeks.

3)  You don't have to 'gain back' your position as a middle DS, while playing right side.  If you prefer to play your defense in one particular zone (like you said, the middle) while you are in the back row, that's not a big deal.  The side-out rotation can always be tweaked, and on your team's serve, it's even easier to line up defensive players where they're most comfortable.  Speak with your coach and see if (s)he'll make provision for you to play where you've proven yourself before, and where your most comfortable.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

hey! i swear i was in your exact position!! & i felt the same way!! right side barely gets set! anyways! what i did was practice of course..the thing with right-side is you really have to know your setter & vice versa..try to feel & get used to how & where she sets you if she backsets or not..after that you kinda have to base your approach on that..if she sets you more toward the right side i would usually do my approach in the direction of a backwards "C"..also to have more fun? umm i ask the same question..but it really isn't your fault..i feel the reason most setter's don't choose to set right as much is cause they are insecure with their set to tha side..i was also a setter & that is exactly how i felt..umm as for gaining you position back..i too loved playing DS & i would say during defensive drills where you have to dig..go for it!!! just show & prove to your coach you were made for that position! well i hope this helps & if you have any other questions please feel free to ask on my vlog at www.youtube.com/lavamonster4 im trying to get out there & help , so good luck & hope to hear from you =]

Answer 3

idk i need points

Answer 4

1) transition transition transition!

2) If the setter always sets right side then your getting more action and more play time!

3) talk to your coach tell her/him that you know your better at Middle DS  

Answer 5

1. If you are right handed you start your approach inside the court. If the setter takes the first ball then its the right sides responsibility to take the second hit and set it to a hitter.

2. Tell the setter where you want the ball to be set and have confidence in yourself. Once she shes that you are confident you will most likely get set more!

3. You really need to talk to your coach about playing DS. Tell her how much you love playing backrow and tell the coach that you feel being a backrow player would help the team more.

Good Luck!