There is a modification to this - when the ball leaves the hands of the setter, the ball should be hit. I am talking millimeters from the setters hands. It is possible to do, but does take some practice to get it in tune with the hitter and setter. What this does is constantly get the middle blocker to be jumping to block and leaves the wings more exposed for a 1v1, which is what is ideal. It's an uncomfortable thing to learn because you are really touching the setter as you come through, which can freak people out, but that really quick hit always changes the dynamics of the game to a more consistent 1v1 matchup at the net.
@johanverstappen1838Ай бұрын
Can you share excel file?
@flowmovementtherapy20964 ай бұрын
This is helpful. I didn't realize the switches happen during the exhale apnea.
@thorbenkrueger10568 ай бұрын
Where should we look the second we hit the ball? Eyes on the ball or on the block?
@rowestrength7 ай бұрын
Great question. For developing players I would suggest the ball to ensure good contact, and use peripheral vision to see the block. As consistency develops, eyes can be used to peripherally see the ball and the block, as well as expanding to where the diggers are (or are not).
@manyodude8 ай бұрын
What makes it hard tho is if your setter is short and can’t jump lol..u gotta wait on him if he can’t keep up with your height ..in which you’ll just get block lol
@rowestrength7 ай бұрын
Yes, both of your "peaks" should be reached at the same time. If he's stand setting, his peak is where he receives the ball, and your jump peak has to match that. The time between peaks is miniscule.
@mikolajwojnicki21696 ай бұрын
@@rowestrengthThat means a short setter needs to set the ball fast, right? And I have to hit it as it's going up? I like to wait for the ball to reach it's peak height which makes it easier to see the block and spike next to it.
@Bonrowe6 ай бұрын
Yes, that's correct. The greater the distance between the setter's hands and your contact point means the ball must move faster. Ideally you and the setter have a good enough connection that they don't fire that ball too far past you, but get it right in the zone and you can make the final decision as to where to hit. @@mikolajwojnicki2169
@user-cp3gg6yt1f10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this summary , very helpful summary
@rowestrength10 ай бұрын
You are most welcome! I really enjoyed that course, and every course the Institute provides.
@allisonknittig2076 Жыл бұрын
I would totally be falling on my face trying this😂
@rowestrength Жыл бұрын
You might be surprised!
@thearcticlord3920 Жыл бұрын
Too slow. This example is what you get it you only aim for quick ball. Instead aim for fast ball. Aim for Jump, Hit, Set. Tracking is good, but get in the air, hit an imaginary ball. Have the setter bounce the ball off your hand. You should almost hit the ball whilst the setter has it in hand. That is a fast.
@Andrew.webster1 Жыл бұрын
You're watching too much anime
@thearcticlord3920 Жыл бұрын
@@Andrew.webster1 Aim for the mediocre and if you are lucky, you may just achieve it. Aim for perfection and once, just once, you might deliver; but the less good times are going to be impressive too.
@joshuaculp941717 күн бұрын
@@Andrew.webster1 No he isn't. I do it a lot when playing and it's actually more effective than what this video is showing. There is still enough time for a middle blocker to read and get to a wing in the video. It can be hit just as it leaves the setters hands and it does force a middle blocker to always be jumping. There is no way to possibly read that in time, to get to a wing.
@daveassimes5517 Жыл бұрын
Great job on your 1st video...Jon
@tathamjohnson Жыл бұрын
Really appreciated all these videos on the course content and what it meant to you! Thank you for sharing
@rowestrength Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! It was a really great course, and I always love learning from the PRI faculty. Glad you could enjoy the content.
@douglasallen6101 Жыл бұрын
Nice Video. and a great choice of videos to show it all.
@user-iu1ru1qz7u Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@rowestrength Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome
@denniskim2024 Жыл бұрын
as a Middle block why do we need to focus on the setter after we track the ball hitting its apex?
@rowestrength Жыл бұрын
Knowing where your setter is just helps with spacing along the net and off the net. As your eyes shift down, you will also be able to see the opponent blockers, which can help you make a decision as to what angle to hit.
@denniskim2024 Жыл бұрын
@@rowestrength do you have any other videos for Middle blockers?
@rowestrength Жыл бұрын
@@denniskim2024 Currently, no. Just this one, and one for the leftside.
@crackedteeth Жыл бұрын
Super helpful video for a recreational player learning volleyball in his 30’s lol
@zinjinx7714 Жыл бұрын
I just wanna say after watching this video I’ve scored more points in my practice games than I have last week
@jeremiahelijah31882 жыл бұрын
Jon, thanks for sharing your journey. Your perspectives are appreciated
@irmaktemel71712 жыл бұрын
As a 15 year old setter this is helpful. Now I am gonna wait for the middle blocker to jump first before I set
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. It will really help the middle attack truly be "quick". You will catch many young blockers off guard.
@hellou45512 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful!!! Thank you <3
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@dominikurbanski10792 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see similar video about timing and technic in jumpserve
@dennisdelosreyes1202 жыл бұрын
That is the right sequence for a quick. Jump-set-spike.
@abdulazizalkobani46312 жыл бұрын
what is the target joint and associated musculature of 3 point plank
@devyncarter41712 жыл бұрын
This video helped soooo much, thank you. Could you do one of a middle hitting a 31 or suggest any video breakdowns of that?
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. The timing for a 30 is actually the same as the 50. The difference is spacing. Depending on who your coach is, the 30 will either be positional, meaning always trying to split the opponent middle and right side blocker. Or it will be relational to the setter in that you will always be 3m(ish) away from your setter based on the pass location.
@user-ch1cq9qj4h2 жыл бұрын
As a 169 cm middle, this video is gonna be engraved into my memory
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
Great!!
@othassari19952 жыл бұрын
Any advice for a lefty middle ? I'm really struggling to hit since opening my shoulder makes me unable to see the ball.
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
Great question! That is a tough ball to hit as you have to wait for it to come across your midline before you can really hit it. I would start with just a little more space between you and the setter in relation to the net, so you're back off the net a little more, and you can keep the ball in front of you. That means your setter will have to set back towards you more, but it will give you better vision of your setter, the ball, and the block. Does that make sense?
@othassari19952 жыл бұрын
@@rowestrength I usually start my first step right on the 3rd meter line, so you're suggesting to start before it in order to increase our margin of error (my setter and I) ? Thanks for the answer btw !
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
@@othassari1995 Correct. Just a behind the 3m line.
@barboracelkova17402 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! I'm a beginner player and I think i've got the basic technique of spike down but the timing is something I really struggle with. This has been very helpful.
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad my gibberish could bring some clarity. The challenge is to see how long you can delay before accelerating to the ball. It should feel like you're waiting at the top of a hill ready to run down. Once you see the set, you can fully run down that hill to your target: the ball. Go smash some balls!
@AleksPlayz2 жыл бұрын
Less talking more showing
@suedillon51152 жыл бұрын
This is a great breakdown of MH timing! Just what I was looking for to share with my high school middles! Thanks!
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@user-pb1jy7sd1j2 жыл бұрын
excellent
@gregorysh57543 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@taylorclark90423 жыл бұрын
Did he say 15 U my coach showed us this at 13 U
@MauMight3 жыл бұрын
I was a 1,80m mid blocker and coach said tô practice this bus after 6 atempts he said, go with what u can
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
Middle blockers have the smallest range for error because of the speed of the attack. It takes time for the setter to feel where you are, but if you are consistently in the same space in front of the setter, they will have an easier time seeing you and finding that connection. Keep up the good work!
@samsymonds50203 жыл бұрын
As a 16 year old middle blocker this video is super super helpful thank you!
@rowestrength2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@delianfast85879 ай бұрын
16 yo setter , also thankful
@taoufiqallali74314 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! I really needed this, I subscribed and I hope you keep doing this kind of videos analyzing pro volleyball players actions