And you didn't even cover his insane digging ability. Before his shoulder injuries, Karch's spikes were incredible, but his defense is what made him the GOAT

Or won 3 gold medals as a player, and won millions on tour?

You are right on the nose, I think he was referring to platform and footwork.

you're so SOOOO RIGHT. What this video did, created 2-3 generations of players that pass free balls turning away from their target , only to "angle" pass. Also, by saying "if anything, we say the opposite-DON'T take the ball here (midline pass)"doesn't he contradict himself in his previous statement that "players/passers need answers in a vide range of solutions" by clearly taking one away??? I'm not saying that one works best, or that one should be thought exclusively over the other, but I can definitely deduce that having LESS solutions is worse. (and statistically even on USAV national team stats, the most accurate passes are "midline")

But is it because they haven’t been allowed to learn how to play the ball to the side.

Your notion that 90% of serves can be taken midline- even if you are the U.S. Olympic team libero, is 100% opposite of what was said by the greatest volleyball player in U.S. history, who happens to coach the women’s national team. His main point was that taking it midline leaves no option to adjust for ball height. I choose Karch.

@@martinover7927 You can coach your teams how you like. My point is that what "might" work at the elite level does not always translate to the masses of middle school and high school players. IMO, Karch's advice is the same as saying that a workout written for and performed by NFL players should be implemented by JV players. To do so is to forget the years of preparation that precede that. Another example: if you notice, the world's best deadlifters often round their backs lifting very heavy weights. Would you then recommend that beginners do the same? You would wreck a lot of backs if you did, because they haven't had twenty years of preparation first. By the way, I say "might" because I have watched a lot of elite volleyball, and it is not apparent to me that side passes are superior to taking a half step over and keeping the ball in front of the passer.

yes

It's indoctrinated in Ottawa Canada. I always knew it was wrong.

is there any drills to learn this skill. Or is it just repetition on serve receive.

The goal is to dig with the "meaty" part of your forearm. This can be assured when your palms/shoulders are facing the incoming ball and locked elbows. It may help to bring your elbows inward and wrists outward. Do not pass on the bony part of the arm because there is less surface area/control over the direction of the pass. Elbows only point straight down on the midline pass and away from the body on the angled pass. instagram.com/p/CGVmmDvDFjr/

After re-reading your question, you want to dig on the *flat* (never bony) part of the arm with your elbows "pointing sideways" (but more correctly with it facing the incoming ball) depending if the direction of the incoming ball is coming on your left or right side of your body. This is an *angled pass* where you have to move your feet to stay behind the volleyball AND the ball is not coming straight to your location. If the hit is powerful, absorb the attack (do not swing your arms and hold with a firm resistance avoiding any give aka loose platform) and angle toward the target (using shoulders and sometimes legs). If the hit is weak, use your legs to guide the ball on the flattest part of the arm and avoid swing arms. This allows for better control and balance than swinging your arms. The arm movement should not move more than your chin level unless you are chasing the ball down. This can be assured by keeping your chin down when passing. WHY? The flattest part of the arm has the most surface area to direct the ball to the desired location (target). I compare it to hitting a birdie in badminton with the handle vs hitting with the flat/wider surface of the head of the racket (not that I'm a badminton player). Bring your inner elbow upwards and outer wrists upward for maximized flat surface. Ideally, you want to anticipate the ball and beat the ball by moving your feet and facing the direction of the attacker. (More info here: instagram.com/p/CGtCqHOjM2M/ ) If the ball is coming perfectly straight to you, then yes, make the vball hit the flat part of the forearm with our elbows pointing straight down. This is called a *midline pass* . Make the best judgment based on the situation. Hope this helps! :)

It has really goodd traction but heavy

its a bit slippery

nvm, i take this back. its veryg rippy. i was just wearing it on a dusty court

@@g2volleyball I haven’t used it much but it’s probably the most comfortable shoe for me to jump in. I mostly use the kd 13s now

Hey! Practice your approach a lot because it’s mostly about muscle memory to be honest. You could do your approach up your yard and back a few times! That’s what helped me. Another good thing to do is to have a parent/sibling/friend toss the ball to you (doesnt have to be with net) and work on focusing on your approach rather than the outcome of the hit. Also timing! Your approach should start right as the ball comes off the setters hands.

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@@samk8101 well thats what i do

She counts the weight shift as a step i guess

@@givetheymeantake yea probablly