Comments on: The Volleyball Spike | How Can I Spike Harder!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:58:32 +0000

Great advice, except.. I would actually not advise students to “always follow through”. In game situations, yes.. but in practice, the best way to develop a good “snap” (which accounts for 75% of the arm swing) is to stop at the point of hitting the ball. If you want to develop a great snap, practice this “stop” after hitting the ball about 10 – 15 minutes a day for a few months. The snap will become completely automatic in game situations.

And veer (commenter above), this is likely your problem. You’re not snapping correctly, so the above advice especially applies to you. You need to focus on the “bow and arrow” (make sure you are stretching your right pectoral when reaching back before the hit), snapping and spreading your fingers. More hand surface on the ball equals more top spin.

By: veer

veer — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:31:29 +0000

thanks for the tips but the main problem is that when i hit the ball it goes out of the court….. what to do for this …

By: Shyla

Shyla — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:52:47 +0000

thanks for the tips, i’m on my way to a volleyball camp and i will keep this mind over the next 4 days

By: sammi

sammi — Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:46 +0000

our high school coach has cut the last 7 liberos on her jv team. it can be documented. why would she do that/

By: amar

amar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:12:50 +0000

good suggestion.

By: amar

amar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:12:00 +0000

good suggestion.