How to Set a Volleyball for Beginners

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

A lot of volleyball beginners are nervous to set because the ball feels too heavy or it hurts their fingers. With the correct technique, setting should not hurt, and these beginner steps will definitely help new volleyball players get confident with the skill!

[@hannahgarcia4465]

thank u so much, im starting in all this and i can't really control the speed of the ball or the way i hold it, after this video i practiced and it works, thank you♥️

[@sayuriyoshimoto8850]

Hi Sarah, thanks for this video! When I'm training in the set position for a long time (I'm just learning for fun, so long = more than 20 min) my neck starts to feel a little unconfortable. Is it normal? I'm wondering if it's just a matter of time to me to get used to it or if you have some tip for me to get my posture right Greetings from Brazil (came because of your amazing Haikyuu reactions

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

@@sayuriyoshimoto8850 That is totally normal. Anytime you are looking up for a long time, your neck muscles will start to get sore. If you want to train setting for a long time, I suggest doing some reps laying down in the middle. That way you can keep training and rest your neck.

[@sayuriyoshimoto8850]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball thank you for the advice! I'm a big fan of yours ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧

[@sirpickljohn7691]

Boutta come outta quarantine setting like Kageyama

[@uchiima]

LMFAOOOO

[@hs400]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@katerinas9103]

AHAHAHA LITERALLY

[@sezcor6586]

LMFAO BRO ACCURATE

[@urmum3091]

YES

[@yanoshi_fandom1983]

Are we gonna ignore the hauikyuu people. Yes, oh... To late hi HINATA

[@gigachad9556]

Hinata doesnt set idiot

[@yanoshi_fandom1983]

@@gigachad9556 ik

[@potatod1141]

@@gigachad9556 ohoho shhshsh

[@jwbrunson907]

My coach is making me watch this

[@TOM17268]

Me to

[@avapareja3434]

im making myself watch it because im absolutely terrible at setting

[@xandyr583]

@@andreevongxay2422 DUDE SAME WHENEVER I TRY TO SET IT GOES SO WRONG😭 my fingers hurt after and It’s probably because I’m doing it wrong so I searched this up

[@lilysutter5794]

@@avapareja3434 same😭

[@Bella-pz4kw]

I’m watching this on my own time lol

[@embarrassinglmao3569]

After quarantine imma join a volleyball team and become a setter 😌 Maybe ill even be better then Kenma 😏

[@rkwok0617]

ur username and yes i hope you’ll be better than kenma 😏

[@youcancallmemaple2360]

Nah bestie you gonna even set better than Oikawa 😩✋

[@embarrassinglmao3569]

@@youcancallmemaple2360 Omg bestie thanks 🤧

[@andrewmorhan18]

Yuck

[@ariii.tan23]

But can u be better then Hinata😏

[@yoshee__boo3051]

as an oikawa kinnie now I won't be only personality but ✨skill✨ haha tAlEnT 😳😌

[@liaana1089]

My kenma and akaashi kinnie self is making me watch this- i also just realized that this is my mom's acc- 😭

[@jellychannie8002]

My akaashi (and kenma) kinnie side is quaking

[@hearts444konnie]

oh brother

[@cheesetermite]

*haikyuu fans has entered the chat*

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

you guys are everywhere!!!

[@cheesetermite]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball yes XD

[@rkwok0617]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball yessir

[@RajKumar-nd3jm]

Exactly you got most of beginners mistakes, like me used to flick the wrists while setting or passing. I would say this video is best for beginners like me to learn how to set, by overcome the common mistakes beginners used to do. Thanks a lot Sarah :)

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for sharing!!

[@isnipezyt687]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball Hi I'm Kinda new to volleyball but I was hoping if you got any routines or tips for me to get used to jump serving, like hmm like Oikawa from haikyuu, or how to control where you spike or serve the ball and how to condition my arm to get a arm canon like yuji nishida from Japan's team. Thank you in advance if you answer.

[@agreste7301]

The Reason why i search this is to set like Kags, Oikawa, Suga, Tsumu, Kenjiro, Semi, Kogane and others

[@patrickt.randolph7043]

P.S. The amount of time you use for this is wonderful--short and effective. I guess it's logical: GREAT player, GREAT coach!!!!!!! :-)))))

[@chanityyyyy]

me having to watch this for gym, but only thinks about haikyuu

[@reham6518]

Same-

[@milkntomatoes9418]

I just bought a volleyball after falling in love with the sport thanks to Haikyu. I'm really not athletic so I know I won't come out of quarantine a Kageyama, but I'm still so excited to try out what I can do

[@safwanbaksh2224]

I’ve noticed that when you and most people set, your fingers bend back either just before or at contact with the ball. When I set, it’s more of the ball bouncing into fingers, and my fingers sort of guiding it in the direction I want it to go but I don’t have much control of the ball. Sometimes I can get the ball to where I want it to go but I lack consistency and I feel I need to be able to relax my fingers to be able to set like you do. Do u have any tips on doing this???

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Think about relaxing your wrists instead of focusing on your fingers. Let your wrists almost cushion the ball as you make contact so the release is nice and soft. Let me know if that helps.

[@mehnameisdezarae2558]

to be honest, its pretty dificult practicing by myself... none of my friends like to practice with me, so i have to practice alone.... Ive been practicing for a little over a month now, can you make a video on how to practice alone?

[@huy4026]

Set to a wall

[@trevorregay9283]

Hi.....I was curious.....what is your best touch height.......I'm assuming over 10 ft....but curious how much over....thanx, and keep these vids coming......I think these are very helpful for aspiring young players.....actually...any aspiring players LOL!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I can touch 10'6"

[@trevorregay9283]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball ok...that is awesome! Thanx!.....I have a daughter (rising D3 college sophomore).....around 6'1"......has appoached touched 9'8" and working and hoping on getting it a little higher.....she did your low impact jump workout today.....Thanx again and really enjoy your vids.....btw, you are a SUPER player that until I ran across your vids, I hadn't heard about (I tend to follow the USA team).......anyway, great stuff!!!

[@hinataslice2074]

Will I be able to be a blocker even though I’m 5ft? Or a setter?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You can definitely play, no matter what height you are! If you can reach over the net, you can be a blocker. If you can't reach over the net, there are so many things your team can do to compensate!

[@hinataslice2074]

Sarah Pavan Volleyball I really wanna play volleyball but i really have trouble setting and spiking

[@oliviamccoy3729]

Hïnätäs Lïce let me guess, haikyuu inspired you?

[@oliviamccoy3729]

Hïnätäs Lïcë if so same

[@rkwok0617]

@@oliviamccoy3729 that’s what i was gonna sayyy

[@jacobglancy7523]

As someone with no volleyball experience, this really helped me understand the technique a lot more. Thanks!

[@levi.3729]

Nice tutorial, soon I'll be setting like Kageyama or Sangwoo

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Thank you! Keep me posted on your transformation into Kageyama

[@Lilly-ew7xr]

So are you a Haikyuu fan as well? :)

[@levi.3729]

@@Lilly-ew7xr Indeed

[@potatod1141]

Not Sangwoo 😭😭

[@yejin666]

SANGWOO HAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@megha9470]

i have tryouts tomorrow and am trying to learn 😍 #iwanttobelikekageyama

[@aanchalkalia]

my pe teacher gave me this link as an assignment. Great stuff keep up the good work

[@yoyobuddy5130]

As allways we like ur Tips & Luv ur VDOs

[@captainrex3954]

happy day after election day!!!!

[@ninekestrel]

Biden 2020

[@captainrex3954]

@@ninekestrel yes

[@greghetrick5804]

@@ninekestrel he is clueless and is only in because of fraud

[@ninekestrel]

@@greghetrick5804 yea sure

[@patrickt.randolph7043]

Sarah, WOW~!!!! Ha! Your mind reading continues!!!!! This is the next one (setting practice) we wanted!!! PERFECT! Goodness. Again. This will be just what the doctor ordered for us!!!! You are GREAT~!!!!!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Yes! So glad I'm a mind reader hahaha! Thank you so much for your compliments! Really made my day :) Am I right in guessing that serving is next on your list?

[@patrickt.randolph7043]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball Oh my goodness!!!!! :-)))). I will only say, "Unbelievable~!!!" You have family now in the Midwest who is smiling beyond a smile! Yes!!!!! You are right!!!! Wow~!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickt.randolph7043]

So glad we made your day . . . as you always make ours!!!! Wonderful~!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Haha perfect! Stay tuned!

[@komi_monaco_ming-dynasty]

=)

[@carlosdiraely]

I’m a beginner and for me your teaching style is the best I have seen. Thank you for your support and sharing your experience

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you find it helpful!

[@arhanshukul6834]

Thanks for the help

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@SilkyLew]

Damn. I can't escape you anime nerds.

[@dianarosebanda-ay4539]

Hello, me and my cousin started trying volleyball just yesterday. And when we try to set or do an overhand pass (?), idk if that's the correct term, it's hard to execute, so your video really helped, thank you😄😄!!! Also, I have one question. Do you have any tips to relax your fingers? Because everytime I try to relax it, it tenses more so it becomes stiffer.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Oh I'm so glad to hear that it helped you! I find that when we try to go meet the ball with our hands, that is when our fingers become more tense. Think about letting the ball come down to you instead. Let the ball touch the full pad of your fingers instead of just the tips, and hopefully that will cushion it a little more. I hope that helps!

[@dianarosebanda-ay4539]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball Oh okay, thank you!!!!

[@johnjakobjinglysmith]

Hi Sarah, I'm a beach player (from 20 years ago) who's playing setter for an indoor team for the first time. I'm getting general feedback that my hands are slow/deep dish. I would love to hear any advice you may have for quickening up hands, explaining "fast finish", or generally reducing the risk of getting called for a carry

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Yeah... setting is VERY different from beach to indoor. I would say that you should first think about your contact point. The ball should be contacted above your forehead every single time. The high contact point doesn't really lend itself to holding the ball for very long. In order to get a fast release, you can try to think about using your wrists more. That might help speed things up a bit. I hope that helps!

[@azaleamonzanto2627]

I'm here to improve my set, I'm not good at tossing and I rarely used it in game because I always think that I can't do it properly, so I'm here to have a confidence to do it and to give my spiker a great set.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You can do it! Just think about your technique and have confidence!

[@rodolfolopezrdz5951]

Nice! hello from Mexico

[@saudansingh7082]

What's your position?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I was a setter when I was very young, but now I am an opposite/right side because I am left-handed.

[@chelseadefazio1185]

It was a pleasure to watch you at Tokyo!!

[@brylleedsiluntalasco3065]

She doesnt know she is helping many people like me from other countries. Im from the Philippines🇵🇭 Thank You So Much Godbless you!!!! Btw I liked your video and I Subscribe too Keep it up!!!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Thanks so much for subscribing! I am so happy that you are finding these videos helpful!

[@azulangeles7248]

My PE coach is making me watch this.

[@MarktheMartian]

very cool deal Sarah

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Thanks!

[@vanessabarillas7749]

Y’all lucky our coach basically made us run whole year and we lost half of our games

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

sounds like you should have been spending less time running haha 🤷‍♀️

[@poseidon4979]

My friends tell me when I set I’m not supposed to touch the ball with my thumbs and I struggle a lot more. Just wondering if I’m wrong for this or my friends are wrong.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Your friends are definitely wrong. It would be impossible to control the ball if your thumbs didn't touch it.

[@nothingtoseehere._.4366]

HELP WHEN SETTING THE VOLLYBALL IS IT OK TO CATCH IT BEFORE IT LEAVES YOUR HANDS

[@valkyritza]

No is a fault

[@balls1971]

hey there! I would like to ask, can a short person like me can be a setter?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I can't see why not! The job of the setter is the be the leader on the court, design the offence, and to put the hitters in a great position to score. If you can do those things effectively, it doesn't matter how big or small you are :)

[@DiaMond-cc2kl]

Hey Im 14,my height is about 148cm,Im a volleyball player and Im a setter and also a spiker.. This already prove that you can be a setter too 😀

[@xzarkahn5757]

This person definitely uses tiktok amd watch's hiyakku lmao

[@justmadds196]

Baka Kami-sama It’s haikyuu

[@justmadds196]

Maria Irias ik I was joking. It was a poor joke though LOL. I was trying to act like I was a big haikyuu fan...

[@felicia5620]

Hi Sarah, every time I set when the ball is high and I'm waiting for the ball to fall, how come when the ball lands in my hand, it gets stuck before release which seems like I'm holding it too long and there's not enough power to set it good and high? Am I doing something wrong? I know it should come to my hand and it should be a quick release. So frustrating. I don't know if I'm explaining it right.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I would try making sure that your elbows are bent and that your hands are close to your forehead, even when the ball is high. My instinct is that your hands are reaching toward the ball when it is high, so you have to catch the ball in order to push it.

[@felicia5620]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball Ty for your response and suggestion! I will keep that in mind.

[@JamesHowell-v7b]

So I watched this video a few times, thank you Sarah! The first time around I paused it in the beginning somewhere as I swore I heard my cat screeching.. she's older so her meow has changed pretty dramatically at some times. I paused for 10 seconds, no crying. ok all good for the rest of the video. Then the second time I watched... "OH, it's Sarah's or neighbor kitty" Hahahaaa😆🏐🏐❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@isnipezyt687]

I'm Kinda new to volleyball but I was hoping if you got any routines or tips for me to get used to jump serving, like hmm like Oikawa from haikyuu, or how to control where you spike or serve the ball and how to condition my arm to get a arm canon like yuji nishida from Japan's team. Thank you in advance if you answer. If any of you know tips and stuff pls do tell me, I would really like to feel the ball in my hands and hit it as hard as I can, while seeing it zoom too the other side of the court, while my opponent having a hard time receiving it.

[@faithcunanan3230]

this acc works

[@stinemarcussen5349]

My dad used to play and he tells me to flick my wrist but it never worked for me so thanks

[@alexwillis7980]

That's interesting that you dont want the set to spin. Spin adds stability, especially to projectiles. If you dont have a spin on it, wouldn't it be liable to start knuckling? I know that if you add spin, it's possible for the Magnus effect to alter the trajectory too, but I dont think the effect will be that severe. If anything, the risk of one seems about as likely as the risk of the other, so what's the logic to not have a spin? Hopefully that made sense hahaha

[@fitk10]

The problem with the spin is that it's against the rules. To have too much spin is an "illegal" set, so it's part of the technique to be able to set without spin.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

@Fit Kristen is correct in that creating no spin on the set is part of the challenge of volleyball. Also, it is actually much more accurate to set a ball with no spin than to attempt creating spin and still getting the ball where you want it to go. With the speed of the contact, it would be incredibly difficult to generate the type of spin you are talking about and get the ball to the location you are aiming for. In beach volleyball, understanding how the wind manipulates a set is part of the challenge as well.... execute a precise set despite the wind.

[@julieargus8124]

This is a lot of help thank you so so so so so much!

[@deirdreoreilly4536]

Hi Sarah. Thanks, these videos are awesome. My daughter is having problems with setting, the ball often makes a double contact and she is called for a double. I think her hands are not positioned correctly (looking more like a swimming breast stroke if that makes any sense). Could that be the problem? think she should have her hands positioned more like you when you described holding a water jug (hands more vertical). Does that make sense?

[@deirdreoreilly4536]

What I mean is the MOTION is wrong (not so much the starting position)

[@semieita3838]

I cant seem to set the ball well. The ball will always tend to slip out of my hand, even tho I have big ass hands. I also find it hard setting a ball that is going fast towards me. Id hurt my fingers if I set it. :((

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Without actually seeing you set, I can't tell you what's going wrong with 100% certainty, but here are a couple things it might be: 1. Think about creating one "basket" with both hands to cradle the ball. Sometimes people put their hands two small and make 2 "baskets" for 1 ball. 2. You may be flicking your wrists, instead of keeping them solid straight through contact. 3. Your fingers might be too stiff. Let your fingers relax and mold around the ball instead of making them tense. Hopefully one of these pointers will help!

[@yaseramar5930]

شكراً استفدت من الشرح ❤

[@cherryblossom2270]

If I were in childhood, I would definitely refer this channel !

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You can refer it anyways! 😀

[@막신-q1x]

Thank you I needed this to my video representation 😗✌

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@user-gb6kc6to7s]

Im watching this bc if im setting its always two touch

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Think about creating one "basket" with your hands instead of two little baskets with each hand. Your hands need to work together to create one big cradle for the ball.

[@FrancineAlyssaCLauz]

Is it okay to play volleyball even if my legs and thighs are big? I can move freely and fast enough to play as a setter though. I have a friend, I told her this problem and she said it's okay as long as you can play your part you can join. Is that right?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Yes!!! There are so many different body types in volleyball... it doesn't matter how you look, as long as you love it and are having fun!

[@FrancineAlyssaCLauz]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball OH MY GOD! THANK YOU FOR REPLYING! I knew it. Well, I saw other foreigner volleyball players that has a big thighs but they're really good and that makes me jealous of them but now, a professional player answered my question I felt quite relieved but I don't think I can join volleyball though.

[@AmitChaudhary-jv6ye]

Hii

[@FrancineAlyssaCLauz]

Can you make a video of "ways of setting to prevent a fault" Something like that?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Ooooh interesting. Yes, I will try to do that.

[@FrancineAlyssaCLauz]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball thank you very much.

[@emana6824]

hello, can you please explain a double touch ?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

A double touch happens when the ball touches each hand individually instead of together. The ball needs to touch both hands at the same time. The main indication that a double touch has happened is the ball spinning a lot on release.

[@mari-fb6ro]

Wow this helped a lot thanks!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@shadowfighter101]

really helped me thanks

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

You're welcome!

[@erincox3423]

ive watched loads of your videos about volleyball and they have truly helped me get better, sadly there are no volleyball clubs/teams around where i live. i apsire to be a great volleyball player one day.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

It makes me sooooo happy to hear that my videos have helped you improve! I'm sad that there are no teams around you though... where do you live, if you don't mind me asking?

[@erincox3423]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball i live in devon, around the barnstaple area if you know where that is. i am really greatful that you make these types of videos :)

[@erincox3423]

@@SarahPavanVolleyball update, next month my school will be starting a volleyball club after 2 weeks of me asking! im so excited.

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

@@erincox3423 That's amazing!!! Great job!!

[@lynnca720]

Sarah, when I was an NCAA player in the 80s, the setting motion was a springy-wrist motion, index fingers and thumbs made a triangle shape. My daughter plays now, but the "new" style of setting, like you show in your video, is less triangle, fingers are now more pointing forward, and instead of springy-wrist and flexible fingers, the fingers are stiffer and the ball seems to be pushed off stiff finger tips. There also a difference in sound. Springy-wrist is a quiet set, stiff fingers gives an audible slap at the ball. Can you tell me why setting technique changed? What is the advantage of the "new" stiff fingertip setting? It seems more injury-prone (especially when receiving a high pass) and less ball control. My daughter prefers springy-wrist and says stiff-fingered setting to her feels like slapping at the ball. Is there a disadvantage to her continuing to use springy-wrist, or should she change her setting style?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

The speed of the sets has definitely gotten a lot faster over the years because refs are calling lifts if the ball is held for too long. I wouldn't say that the fingers should be stiff though... if find that a lot of kids make their fingers stiff because they are so focused on letting the ball just touch their fingertips. The hand positioning is similar, but the release just has to be quick, with the contact on the full pad of the fingers, cradling the ball. I'm not sure if that answers you question at all, but the fingers should definitely still be relaxed... not tense.

[@abby_v.v]

this was very helpful, thank you!

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thongkhanlenhiakip4874]

Mam,can you please tell me which one is better--slow setting and fast setting?

[@SarahPavanVolleyball]

It depends on what offense you are running. A fast set is nice to beat the blockers, but it is important to know how to set a slower, higher set after defense.

[@vkai6990]

literally im pretty decent at everything else (besides serving and blocking kinda) but im just terrible at setting 😭