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Volleyball Techniques

The best way to learn is to learn from the best. If you're looking to become the best volleyball player possible, it is imperative that you get your volleyball tips from watching as much volleyball as possible. Olympic volleyball is a great place to start but it's only on once every four years. YouTube is full of great professional volleyball from all over the world so if you have some time before practice, get yourself in the mood with a pro volleyball match.

Here's a great video I found that can help you see perfect hand and body placements demonstrated by some of the best FIVB players in the world. Below is a list of volleyball techniques exhibited in the volleyball video. The time stamps indicate where in the video you can find each volleyball technique. If you are unsure of the definition any of the volleyball terminology used, check out the volleyball terms glossary.

Volleyball Techniques: Serving

Volleyball Jump Serve / Ace

  • 0:03

Volleyball Techniques: Passing

Volleyball Dig / Volleyball Pass

  • 2:42

Volleyball Pancake

  • 1:47

Volleyball Defense

  • 3:23 (player got packed but got the ball up because he was in a good position)

Volleyball Techniques: Setting

Volleyball Back Set

  • 0:17

Setter Dump

  • 1:16

Jump Set to Outside Hitter

  • 2:27

One Handed Set

  • 2:40

Volleyball Techniques: Hitting

Volleyball Spike Line (by outside hitter)

  • 0:10
  • 2:14
  • 2:30

Volleyball Spike Line (by opposite hitter)

  • 0:12
  • 0:31
  • 0:38
  • 3:30

Volleyball Roll Shot

  • 0:20
  • 2:52

Volleyball Tandem

  • 0:27

Volleyball Spike (by the middle)

  • 0:34

Volleyball Tool

  • 0:54
  • 2:37

Middle Hitter Push

  • 1:00

Volleyball Spike Cross (by the outside)

  • 1:03
  • 2:21
  • 2:33

Volleyball Joust

  • 1:19

Bic Set

  • 3:48

Volleyball Techniques: Blocking

Volleyball Block by Opposite

  • 0:48

Volleyball Block by Middle

  • 1:09
  • 3:14

Volleyball Block by Outside

  • 3:06
  • 3:36
  • 3:43

Volleyball Swing Block

  • 3:17

This volleyball video is great to come back to as you grow into a more advanced player. Once you know the volleyball basics, it is important to start concentrating on what is going to make you special. A slight change in rotation of your wrist or angle of your swing can make all of the difference. Obviously perfecting each volleyball technique will be difficult so tackle one at a time and the rest will come to you. Volleyball is an interesting game in that every single aspect is connected. If you learn to perfect the volleyball spike, your jump serve will likely improve. If you learn to perfect reading a hitter, your ability to read a defense will improve. Always strive to be the best.