Become THE BEST Opposite | Everything You Need to Know

[@xynelenzotiglao8132]

Having just started playing team volleyball as a 162cm opposite this totally helped me to develop a better mentality to train more and play harder. Thank you very much!

[@VolleyCountrycom]

Great👍

[@hvdz6301]

I relate a lot, im 163 cm with a 277 cm reach, i only play opposite since i rarely get sets I usually receive and block

[@tych0n134]

​@@hvdz6301 how old are you?

[@tych0n134]

How old are you? Too

[@akey8446]

160 here

[@Slychek]

Love the video. Blocking, Spiking, and my favorite: Serving. All the best opposites possess these skills. Working on my defense to become the ultimate Opposite.

[@VolleyCountrycom]

Good👍

[@membah9503]

I’ve played at an international level but it’s always great to listen to professional tips! Thanks for the video

[@VolleyCountrycom]

Great & thanks👍😉

[@fantic_rebel4222]

as someone who started playing as a middle in junior high and just now deciding to start my journey as an opposite in high school this was really helpful. thank you

[@mohamedwaelfouad9634]

It is really hard finding tips as a left handed opposite but I found this really helpful to get better

[@VolleyCountrycom]

👍

[@luqmannazir8547]

Watch yuji noshida every step he takes with his approach and watch how he opens a closes his hips when hitting the ball. Its perfect

[@VBMichael_D]

Lefties hitting from the right side is pretty much a mirror image of rightys hitting from the left side. If you mirror a right handers left side approach for your right side, you should be good.

[@VBMichael_D]

@@luqmannazir8547 Japan's other opposite Miyaura is a lefty as well. He can be also emulated by aspiring lefties.

[@VibeX-z8h]

Im a 15 year old 182cm in the U17 boys team this video really helped me and motivated me to train hard since i just started playing opposite this season i was middle before but didnt like it Thanks you for these tips!

[@steps3426]

i am 6'4ish and 18 y/o been playing volleyball for 1 entire year as middle blocker, its like the only position i ever played. Unfortunately i dont think i will be growing much more than this. I cant stop thinking that i am wasting my time in this position, is just that i am a bit taller everyone else in my team. Its feels super good to play middle, but i dont think i will be able to go further in volleyball just staying like that. Now i really want to try and start play opposite or outside, but is really hard to escape now that i established my base as a middle blocker in my team.

[@VolleyCountrycom]

I understand and it is not always easy to change position. Speak with your coach about your idea to become opposite or outside hittet👍 From my own experience it is easier to change from outside hitter to opposite, so you can take it to consideration if you want to try these two positions😉

[@VBMichael_D]

On my college club team, one of our OHs was 6'4". The rest of us were between 5'11' and 6'3". I am 5'11" myself. Being the tallest on your team shouldn't automatically make you a middle. If you are better in another spot, that's where you should be!

[@spadesnothere3173]

I was kind of just placed as an Opposite in a scrimmage and its the only thing I've played so I kind of just stuck with it lol this video made me feel more confident with my plays and that it's ok to mess up :)

[@tumusiimenickson3840]

Thank you coach for the message 👍

[@VolleyCountrycom]

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[@VBMichael_D]

How to become the best opposite: Watch any and all footage of Steve Timmons that you can. LOL Even though Kurek, Anderson and Zaytsev are all elite opposites (of which I also recommend watching), Timmons pretty much pioneered the back row attack. He was pretty much unstoppable from the right side, and was purported to be able to hit the ball at over 100mph/162kph. He could also hit back quicks (at a zero tempo) as well as any middle blocker could hit front quicks.

[@VBMichael_D]

Here is a tribute video to Timmons and Karch Kiraly. I couldn't find anything better regarding highlights for just Timmons. I also apologize for the 144p (if we're lucky) resolution and music. It is beyond my control. LOL The first thing to point out is to notice Timmon's approach from the right side (front row or back row). He pretty much approaches STRAIGHT up the sideline. He does not start his approach 4 feet outside the court. Note that with that approach, he can still hit angle, line or wherever he wants to. It's always amusing when folks argue this when in turn one of the best opposites in volleyball history does not approach wide. LOL Also note, he can and does hit line quite a bit. In fact, you'll notice how often he paints the sideline. He also six packs two left side line defenders in this video. He may be the only player whose hits I would be a bit scared to try to dig. LOL Also, note at 4:45, the back quick he hits. THAT is a bounce! I don't see any current olympic teams running double quicks as often as these guys did. If modern teams would add to their arsenal, the way that these guys played, they would be unstoppable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4LalamNo7Wdftk

[@tonchrysoprase8654]

Bonus points for starting with Grozer. What a beast.

[@VolleyCountrycom]

Yes💪

[@TadalaZulu]

Great video just started playing team volleyball and i really wanna establish that position as my own any tips on how be more effective from the back row and line shot attacks

[@VolleyCountrycom]

Thanks👍 and good luck in your volleyball journey💪

[@bradflores2581]

Great video sir 🙏

[@VolleyCountrycom]

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[@LucasPhYoutube]

Hi, great vid again! I have a question... I've been struggling with my Spiking timing can you maybe explain me how I can maybe fix that? Everyone tells me I start to run too early and when I try to run a bit later i end up running to late... Please help😭👍🏐

[@VolleyCountrycom]

I made video about timing, just search it😉

[@LucasPhYoutube]

@@VolleyCountrycom Do you mean "Improve timing for High Sets" i can't even time normal Sets unfortunately...

[@youtubeyt5694]

@@LucasPhKZbin it'll come with time, youll get your timing down once you get enough reps Also timing is different with every position so your timing will probably be easier for some than others

[@gutstheman65]

@@LucasPhKZbin W pfp

[@VBMichael_D]

Where and when your approach starts, depends on the set you are hitting. You will leave a bit later for a standard outside set, than you would for a right side set (we called them 93s but I think they are called a 'Red' now). You will start earlier if you are running a zero tempo quick vs a one tempo. For example, the standard outside set (we called them a 13...in the front row 1 zone and a 3 height/tempo), the general rule is that you want to start your approach when the ball is about halfway towards it's peak. I haven't seen VC's video about timing but I'm sure it will help as well.

[@davorpantoja8726]

Hi Jiri, first of all your videos are reslly good and useful, thank you for all of them. I am a middle blocker but mostly because of a team need rather than personal choice and I really love spiking much more than I love blocking. I've been considering switching positions from middle blocker to opposite hitter. I have a good vertical jump and attack. What are your thought on this? Thank you.

[@VolleyCountrycom]

You can try to change position, I started as opposite and then played OH👍😉

[@davorpantoja8726]

@@VolleyCountrycom Thanks! I'm currently recovering from a shoulder injury. I will definetly try it once I return to the court.

[@Jake-ii4gt]

You can make a video like this for outside hitter, I'm lefty opposite and I want play like outside hitter

[@VolleyCountrycom]

Sure, I will do similar video for outside hitters👍

[@matthewneptune1201]

I'm a 6'1 lefty and my goal is to be an opposite

[@VolleyCountrycom]

👍😉

[@Nfs377]

How to upgrade our spiking ? My wrist is not working properly as it not moving fast and hand is not straight while jump to the high reach. Hand doesnt swing properly while spiking . Plzz help 😔

[@VolleyCountrycom]

Check my video about ulmimate spiking technique, it will help you👍

[@aleatheltrashcan478]

Is it better to take your approach from outside or inside the court as a right handed opposite?

[@VolleyCountrycom]

See my podcast w/ Paul Buchegger, he will answer your questions😉👍

[@ashhes1944]

Coach Im 5'8ish and have a 9'8 reach am I jumping high enough or should I work on it more.

[@VolleyCountrycom]

You can always jump more👍😉

[@JQVB]

I have been moved from middle block to opposite in my middle school volleyball and I’m 6 foot 3 do you have any more tips for me that I could use

[@VolleyCountrycom]

See my videos for opposites😉👍

[@JQVB]

This video was a lot of help do you have any video on how to get a consistent jump serve

[@VolleyCountrycom]

@@JQVB yes, search youtube😉👍

[@JQVB]

Hey yo just would to say thanks for the video, the other day I play my first game as a opposite and my coach is going to play me there all the time now

[@VolleyCountrycom]

@@JQVB great👍

[@saitamgrg1600]

Please like this video for outside hitter also😊

[@erickinsano904]

is 182cm tall enough to play opposite?

[@VolleyCountrycom]

It can be enough, depends on competition😉👍

[@domcexl1259]

Do you think 182 cm is enough for an opposite hitter?

[@VolleyCountrycom]

It can be enough👍 You need good vertical jump and very good attacking technique😉

[@goomy6502]

I'm 15 years old and 167 cm with 278cm reach I really can't spike from right side because it feels so unnatural. Hitting from left side is so much easier because i just face the setter while doing my footwork but from right it feels weird to just facing forward

[@VolleyCountrycom]

It is normal😀 Most right handed spikers have problem with attacking from right side😉 I will make a vdeo about it👍

[@Jroldzz]

Me trying to be a really good opposite at 178 cm watching this. In attacking, whenever there's a really strong block infront of me, I tend to swipe it off the block or tip it behind them and in service, it varies, but still have a long way to go HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

[@sprenzymusic1704]

I'm a 5'7 lefty, no way I'm ever gonna be an oppo cause no one would want me

[@VolleyCountrycom]

Never say never until you try all what you can😉

[@PokeCourier]

being a lefty as an opposite hitter is a huge advantage actually

[@maybeetlexd]

I am 5’7 and i am an oppo on my team

[@victorelindal1767]

B.

[@markvox4560]

clicked on this video so fast lmao

[@VolleyCountrycom]

👍

[@pink6829]

The thumbnail bruh 😭 ty for this video but the guys junk is allllll out in the thumbnail 💀