When hitting power in volleyball when should i start my approach?

Question

When hitting power in volleyball when should i start my approach?

Answer 1

it all depends on the setter and what type of set u are hitting. middle hitters move on a quick set before the setter receices the ball. just depends where u are on the court

Answer 2

when the setter sets it, hit the ball at the highest peak

Answer 3

when the set reaches its highest point

Answer 4

It all depends on how high your setter can set and how many steps you need for your approach.

Generally speaking you do three-step approach and you start when the ball is almost at the peak of the "curve". You will have to start earlier if you go with four-step or even five-step approach.

You should never start moving until the ball leaves the setter's hand.

Answer 5

Once you know where the set is going. If you start to early you will mess up because the ball may be somewhere else and if you wait to long you will hit too low. When the setter gets the ball transition back(if you know how to do transitions if not just back off the net) then do the right, left, right left (quick step) footwork (hopefully you already know this) So back to my original point once the ball has left the setters hand and you can tell were it is going to go start the approach.

Answer 6

As an OH, I stand just outside of where the 10 foot line meets the side of the court, in that little corner kind of. When the setter sets the ball and it reaches its highest point, I do my three step approach then. Hope this helps!

Answer 7

my coach says it's when the ball reaches its highest point in the air.

Answer 8

You should start when the ball is at its highest point. Also make sure to have a strong arm\hand.

Answer 9

when you go and do your approach is when the ball is  at it peak

Answer 10

this is what i do and i have a rather nice spike not to brag or anything of that sort..if you are right handed the you need too start on your left foot if you are life start on your right...but step left-right-then left again JUMP and kill it..you will need too leave as soon as the ball leaves your setters hand...JUMPING helps a lot with power..

hope i was of some help

Answer 11

It depends on the steps in your approach and the type of set being set you.

Let's assume it's a standard high outside set and you have a standard 3 step approach.  Leave when the ball reaches it's highest point, that's a good general rule, basically, it's when you know where the ball will be for you to be able to hit it at the peak of your jump.  The peak of the set is usally a good guideline.