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To make sure the opposition doesn't tool<\/em> you (use you to hit an unrecoverable shot) this session works on getting the correct body position to direct the block up and over the net - using defence as offence!<\/p>"},{"id":945438,"modified":false,"orderIndex":4,"title":"Other Comments","value":"

\"If you want to go fast, go on your own. If you want to go far go together.\" African Proverb<\/p>"},{"id":945437,"modified":false,"orderIndex":5,"title":"Evaluation","value":""}],"isPrivate":false,"keywords":[{"createdDate":"22/12/2010","keyword":"block","keywordId":1761},{"createdDate":"03/05/2012","keyword":"tool","keywordId":5661},{"createdDate":"06/05/2011","keyword":"blocking","keywordId":3142},{"createdDate":"15/12/2010","keyword":"net","keywordId":1571},{"createdDate":"06/12/2010","keyword":"defence","keywordId":1293},{"createdDate":"26/10/2011","keyword":"defensive","keywordId":4561},{"createdDate":"26/08/2011","keyword":"defense","keywordId":4166}],"longStory":"

This week's session looks at turning your players into Blockbusters - Players who can successfully use the block to neutralise the opposition's attacking threat and turn the tables on them by using the block to either regain possession or score a point!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

There's more to blocking than simply jumping with your arms in the air. You need to make sure you're square to the net, with knees bent and that you're in front of the opposition just as they're trying to strike their spike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What's in the Session?<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

To make sure the opposition doesn't tool you<\/i> (use you to hit an unrecoverable shot) this session works on getting the correct body position to direct the block up and over the net - using defence as offence!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Starting with some up and ready and side-stepping warm-ups we then get straight to business, working on strong hands - spreading your fingers with your arms up - keeping your eyes on the hitter at all times to ensure you penetrate and reach over the net (without touching the net!) - Directing the ball inside the opposition's lines!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Try this session with your team today!<\/p>","madeDate":"02/05/2012","modified":false,"movieScale":70,"newsletter":null,"openToPublic":true,"ownerId":10573816,"pdfUrl":"/upload/sessions/4e20/2027/10137704/Blocking-Skills-Technique-and-Timing.pdf","pricingTier":2,"publicTitle":"Blocking Skills - Technique and Timing","publishId":"535463168_369973504","publishedDate":"08/10/2013 16:37:20.695","publishedSessionUrl":"/drills/Volleyball/sessionPlans/Blocking-Skills-Technique-and-Timing-10137704.jsp","purpose":"

There's more to blocking than simply jumping with your arms in the air like you're at a Lady Gaga concert. You need to make sure you're square to the net, with knees bent and that you're in front of the opposition just as they're trying to strike their spike.<\/p>

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Place the ball on the floor. In a good ready position, push the ball sideways with one hand and then move in rhythm with the ball for two side-steps. Bend and push the ball with the other hand in the other direction and repeat.<\/p>","orderIndex":0,"practiceNoteId":638260,"sessionPracticeCount":1,"sessionPractices":[{"adjustment":"","customPractice":null,"deleted":false,"externalFile":"null","externalFileType":"null","modified":false,"orderIndex":0,"practiceVariant":{"distance":-1,"groupSizeMax":0,"groupSizeMin":0,"language":{"languageCode":"en","languageId":1000,"name":"English","sportCategories":[]},"lastRated":"","level":-1,"oldPracticeCode":"","practice":{"authorName":"","colour":"#ffffff","fileName":"volleyball035","fileType":"0","finished":true,"hasHtml5":false,"hasMp4":true,"hasThumbnails":true,"height":200,"live":true,"oldPracticeCode":"volleyball035","practiceDetail":{"description":"

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Throw the ball in the air using two hands. As it is in the air, move to where the ball is coming down before sitting down on the floor and catching the ball.<\/p>

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Throw the ball in the air using two hands, move to where the ball is coming down sit down on the floor and catch the ball.<\/p>\n

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Two feeders stand on platforms 2-3 metres apart, feeding alternately for a blocker who side-steps to block.<\/p>

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Two feeders stand on platforms 2-3 metres apart, feeding alternately for a blocker who side-steps to block.<\/p>\n

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The first player starts the game with a throw over the net. The two players on the other side of the net communicate and one catches the ball, the other moves to the net and faces their partner who passes the ball to them with a high pass from a volley position with the ball above their forehead.<\/p>

The person at the net holds the ball in a volley position and keeps hold of the ball until their partner is about 2 metres away from the net, facing them with the hand up, nearest the net pointing where they want the next high pass to be placed. The player should then pass the ball high to the area pointed at and that player moves in, catches and plays the ball over the net.<\/p>

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The first player starts the game with a throw over the net. The two players on the other side of the net communicate and one catches the ball, the other moves to the net and faces their partner who passes the ball to them with a high pass from a volley position with the ball above their forehead.<\/p>\n

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The player with the ball throws the ball up towards the net, setting themsleves up to then try and smash the ball onto the target mat.<\/p>

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