READING Hitters PART 1/2 - Volleyball Defense Tutorial

[@jrr1532]

dude. this is my first year playing volleyball and your videos and tips are one of the reasons im not completely lagging behind my more experienced teammates. thank u so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@alexismonares1152]

Everytime I try to read the hitter by looking at their body language and such they always spike at the complete opposite where I think they are gonna hit, and libero is pretty challenging because it seems when a team loses a point the libero is always blamed for.

[@lilithesili641]

Lol frrr their shoulders are literally pointing cross, and then they hit line and I’m just like🧍🏻‍♀️

[@qasi111]

@@lilithesili641 Volleyball players realising the sport is more complex than "jUsT lOoK aT tHe ShOuLdErS aNd MoVe"

[@Asher-Tzvi]

Then go to the opposite of where you think they'll hit :)

[@sarabhaibhavan]

you have to know the spiker. Observe their matches carefully and you will find patterns. Spiker also watch these videos and know this shit. You need to be extremely observent of their approach like giving extreme extreme focus and I gaurantee at least 70 - 80 percent of time, you will know where the ball is going to go. Just stop thinking and READ him. Read him, no predictions, no overthinking, your complete goal is to read him.

[@fl8vo]

@@sarabhaibhavan Thanks for this comment I needed this

[@calvindthao95]

what!! 8:34 man is actually insane for reading that hit, he must've saw donnie hitting that deep line all game :DD

[@alynathings4188]

Actually, I know I’m a year late but, looking closely I think he was moving in the direction the ball wasn’t being blocked, it shows the amount of experience that person had

[@secondary1548]

I wish you were my coach so bad oml I'm pretty sure my "coach" has no idea what she's doing and we workout more than we play volleyball

[@StarSaphire9981]

AutumnIsFall tell your coach about this channel ^^

[@RenCreates05]

same

[@cheesymac6732]

Fr my coach is just super angry all the time even when we do good

[@cheleezamarajh6789]

This is my weak point as a Libero...

[@leahkantarevic559]

Che'Leeza Marajh same!! With my team I’m the only one in the back so I’m covering all the corners and middle short

[@wilsonwong8176]

Imagine being shot Short

[@psionics321]

Same

[@uriah34lee99]

Same

[@emberjohnson7110]

aww me too

[@coleramores1184]

you know what I've just realized? coming from experience, when u watch lots of these volleyball tutorials, you end up over thinking when ur on the court, for example, during practice, I was trying to fix up my timing for hitting after watching a tutorial. then just recently after playing beach volleyball, I've realized that since i didn't over think it so much, i was able to play better. just something that came to mind when I saw the found this vid

[@TheoBurle]

I had realized that too. The thing is to do all this stuff he shows us in the tutorials naturally. And that comes with practice.

[@akhiljainth7960]

is it right that with block, a team can pass ball in 4 time. it means that 1.block 2.defence 3.set 4.hit

[@valeriepersoneni5235]

Yes you can because technically if the ball goes back in the court it doesn’t count as a touch

[@drewdicker8314]

yes

[@ihyunjin]

you can because if the ball goes back after the block, either you didn’t touch it or you miss hit it so it counts as the opponents touch

[@drewcool6259]

hi coach donny, what are some drills and footworks for liberos? thanks

[@andrewpiloto1865]

does this man ever take off that green tank top

[@alecsiegrist6277]

@William ‘Bill’ Overbeck this was 4 years ago goddamn

[@uhii5255]

@@alecsiegrist6277 5 years*

[@katsuna_lovegood]

@@uhii5255 and one month*

[@naajmccue5815]

No, because he’s a legend

[@cheesymac6732]

@@katsuna_lovegood and 2 months*

[@cutelyrics2022]

thanks for the video, it definitely helped me at my club tryouts!

[@phillipduong7080]

Could you please make a video on how to wipe the block?

[@mohdziabarati4649]

Just wanted to say that I have been watching your videos for a while now, and I wanted to thank you for giving up your time in order to make these amazing videos!

[@natewoo1103]

Hi Donny! I think it'd be pretty beneficial for your audience for you to do a miniseries about reading the game in general, beyond just hitters and tipping. You'd be catering a bit more toward the advanced crowd, but I think reading the game is one of the most important soft skills of the game. For example, reading what options the setter has based on the pass and what kind of set the hitter is going to receive and what options the hitter has would be included in the video. Just some thoughts if you're looking for another topic to cover. I know I would have appreciated learning about that when I was starting out! Also, solid series dude. Super easy to understand and learn from.

[@ctt7053]

These videos are what I have needed! Being libero can be tricky, but with the help of your videos, I am getting better and better! Subscribed!

[@kevinvazquez1914]

Rolling thunder!!!!!!!

[@skye5139]

OneFrost :D Hey fellow weeb

[@MrJojo3445]

Elevate Yourself It's from a very popular Volleyball anime. It's ridiculously over the top...and I LOVE IT

[@jackspediceye9961]

OneFrost :D HAIKYUUUU!!!!!!!

[@hanako9587]

So happy this is top comment

[@kathyluo3837]

Again!

[@rubsbalotoliii]

Yo coach Donny you should try using split step. It is really useful to receiving spikes, reading and etc. Make it a tutorial... I saw it in Japan volleyball game

[@DJxTechnatronic]

Could you make a video about how to enhancing your reflexes? It was a great video like always!

[@yellowleaf28]

Not sure how a) you're able to remember all of this b) able to verbalize it c) able to give the appropriate visuals where words fail. People have been saying 'watch the approach' for years, but that simple birds eye graphic with radar and arrow locked it in right now.

[@cielastrae]

I’m now realizing my mistakes in defensing! Thank you for this!! This is very helpful for not so experienced people like me.

[@mura_saki]

I've been watching this over and over lol I still mess up my reads sometimes and if I do then I watch this and part 2

[@briansmith1874]

insightful. micro adjustments that will improve defense for sure, great job on this video

[@rachabantianvesh2919]

Thank you for the Explanation about how to dig ball and Defense Techniques TOO

[@matthewgonzalez2477]

Hey Coach Donny you should do a video on how to hit outside when your short my height is 5'5 and i hit the ball hard but just can't jump high enough.

[@fakemoon108]

could you make a video on reading setters?

[@devindooley8652]

I love your videos they’re so helpful and you are so good!!

[@kyletagumasi6768]

Hey can you do a video on how to pancake? pls

[@abigailcartagenas6705]

This helps so much! I always struggled with this. Now I know!

[@MrAndrew817]

could you please do videos about 9man? maybe even a series just for 9man!

[@SummerBreeze4118]

I have been looking for this video for years and finally here it is THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@MackzBahibag-kb2kp]

All you're video gives me a lot of tips to How play volleyball...❤️

[@nerdgrumpy3932]

This vids really be saving me 😔

[@brokexartist]

im a libero and struggle reading middles, so this is suuuper helpful!

[@ElevateYourselfOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamessonmolbog6801]

Learned a lot bro. Thank you. I gotta teach these now to my athletes.

[@kunaloooooho]

I know I am faster than most players in the court and I just found out, now I am learning all I can to perfect my technique. Hope to do better

[@abdelll77]

Got a game tomorrow, this video helped me on a mental level to compose myself and prep my receiving skills

[@ElevateYourselfOfficial]

Hey, good to hear!! Good luck tomorrow!!

[@abdelll77]

@@ElevateYourselfOfficial thanks brother, playing as nishinoya(libero), my fav position to play after watching haikyuu imo 💯

[@g19houl007]

nice shoes coach! i got those ones too based on your and josh's recommendations. they're even better than the Kobe 8s. been lurking at your videos and find them great. keep up the good work.

[@gracelung3107]

Do you have a video on how to do diving rolls? Also do you have a video on how to serve certain zones?

[@phillipduong7080]

It's in his pancake video i think.

[@draftuniquebuilders2861]

How to be Nishinoya part 1/5

[@felipeborges3156]

Draft Unique Builders AGAIIIINNNNN!!!!!

[@MIJ999]

This dude is a master of the dig

[@thecheng28]

When your in the air to block or something...their hitting tip or so. As the result or you can see, how do you quickly stop your body from flowing or make it go down quickly to get the tip or so.

[@geraldtorda4354]

Great lesson and mentorship. Thank you. It is a big help for an aspiring pro player like me.

[@philipparsons1206]

Sometimes I approach way outside the court and then hit a line shot last second. Gets rid of those pesky blockers easy.

[@TheCenation28]

Been watching you videos for a few months to train! Love the stuff but I have the exact same shirt!!!

[@axlelkano7322]

Is there a video on how to to block... like how to time a block and how to read the hitter

[@DanTheJMan]

Could ya do a newer version because this was 6 years ago, still useful but i want to know if you got new advice to give after the 6 years of more experience

[@93saiprasad]

Love your videos! Very helpful to understand n improve my game!

[@BenightedStar]

YES! I need this video. thanks!

[@micahyacosten]

New subscriber!! could u make a video about all 6 rotations plus free ball rotation? Thanks

[@thangvuong9196]

What do you against a player like Kim Yeon Koung who has such amazing disguise on their shots?

[@Foolishwizash]

What do you do if you play with inconsistent blockers?

[@naasharbrown4879]

My weak point is getting to those deep corners so this video was really helpful

[@vandananayaknayak3687]

Coach Donny and Eden Morris love you☺️☺️

[@TheoBurle]

Can you do a video on how to spike a ball that's coming off the oponent's side of the court towards my side, right towards the net? It's something that middle blockers do a lot and I play as a middle blocker, but sometimes I don't get much height on my jump because I don' have enough time to back down and do the proper footwork.

[@carbitsayshi3591]

this is soooo helpful and clear! thanks a lot!

[@purpny6634]

my top technique is look at the spin of the ball is that good?

[@christianjosephrellesiva5962]

Lol this is an old volleyball video buddy.

[@marislia]

You mentioned that the #1 principle is 'being still' and #3 is 'staying in the funnel' -- what was #2? I watched the video 2x and didn't see it listed -- did I miss something? Thanks.

[@samyzx23]

Hy Dunny, Please could you do a video on players fault at the net? Secondly, is touching the poles in active play a fault in volleyball?

[@berkantboncukcu7486]

I am a newbie a starter i can do passing to wall 30 back to back but not receive. I just played in a training match a week ago and realized i read the match good but am so slow. When i was a goalkeeper i was jumping without hesitation which make me a unique player and i believe good goalkeeper for the team. Just becausr i think libero felt like a goalkeeper position i tried it. The ball is nearly always coming 1 or half foot reach away from me but i just keep looking at the ball or cant react. Any suggrston bout what to do?

[@logan1655]

Could you make a video on how to be a deceptive hitter, and getting the ability to hit hard on angles that are outside of your direction of momentum? I currently can hit through my momentum pretty well, but I'm unable to hit in a direction left or right of my momentum. I've tried hitting thumb up or thumb down but all that does is put side spin on the ball and it'll either go into the net or go out of the court. I assume it has to do with changing my rotation on my approach plant, and then hitting in the direction with my head, arm, abs, and wrist snap. Is that where the phrase thumb up or thumb down comes from? I haven't seen any in-depth videos covering this really anywhere, and some hitters I go up against can do it with ease. A "play" I'm thinking of would involve me hitting cross court (in the direction of my momentum) high and hard a few times, even hitting over the block. Then once they seal that off, hitting line straight on with my momentum. Then again, once they adjust to that, then approaching with momentum to hit line and changing to drive a hard cross court. To iterate even further, if I see an open hole in the block I don't know how to hit into it. By the way, this video really helped me with my defense!

[@sophie-le2yb]

youre more of my coach than my actual coach

[@dankennedyhipona7505]

Hello coach donny! I'm not a newbie in volleyball but ever since I have started playing, I haven't had a ball. If you were to ask what kind of volleyball 'ball' should I buy since I can't afford yet either mikasa mva200 or mva300, what would you suggest? Thanks in advance!!

[@aceventurapetdetective1736]

Also how do I deal with screening? Whenever my opponents serve they make it hard to see where the serve is coming from and the ball is only visible when it's too late.

[@tatimoe7416]

When this happens, I'm usually able to see the serve toss over the heads of the opponents. If its a standing serve, its a little harder but I'm still able to see the toss. Other than that you can see the basic direction of where the ball is going, and from there, the height difference between the ball and the top of the net once served can give you a hint on whether or not the ball is going short or deep. and I just realized that this comment was from three years ago... haha

[@vishgonur6570]

How do u get better at backrow?

[@rommelmabait2818]

Hi coach donny !. I like your video. But there you have anh video training for middle attacker? I am 13 years old yet, here I was given the position of my coach here in the philippines.

[@loydieetv2488]

How much weight do i put in ankles and waist to increase vertical jump? Please make a video sir

[@MrGery12]

Might explain how force a block out?

[@joshuajamesquillope2185]

Sir how to hit a ball to zone one or down the line because its very hard to do it

[@coletsaynes]

It's harder to hit if I'm opposite, do you have instructional videos to hit better angle in this position.

[@aceventurapetdetective1736]

I have a question. Please help. I have trouble With defending when the ball comes higher at a high-speed (when defending a serve). How can I fix this? It's annoying cause my team demands a good pass but I can't seem to get the ball the reach my setter. It always ends up going to the three meter line or under my mid attacker.

[@counterhit121]

Idk if you've figured it out by now, but search for "overhand digging" and there will be some vids that cover the skill you're looking for. Coach Donny even made a vid about it too :)

[@추벌레배]

So easy explanation and examples.

[@timmyle6911]

Yo Coach Donny! I'm doing my second year of volleyball this year but unfortunately as a senior in high school. I want to learn as much so i can be more of an asset to my team as their libero. I've noticed that during serve receive, when i use my platform to pass it usually goes well, but when i try to get the ball on target with an overhead pass, the ball usually goes drops immediately after contact or the ball flys behind me because i shanked the pass. Are there any tips you can give me or ways i can improve passing fast serves with my hands?

[@IceXhardex]

Try tossing the ball of the basketball. So you can have better grip on the ball next time.

[@richgolfs]

keep your fingers close together and kind of stiff. work with your setter

[@worldwidetv2651]

Thank u bro, am following u with a top speed.😁😁😁

[@ElevateYourselfOfficial]

You're welcome 👍

[@Nmgmgrand]

Love your videos!!

[@damon6548]

Hi coach! Are you able to make a video about moving the block while the in the air to compensate? Say if you're blocking 1v1 or 1v2 and you open a gap for a straight and as the spiker hits there you shut it down?

[@pattmarcelo5294]

can you make a video for a begginer libero like me?

[@TheRealAnnointed]

you are alot of help thanks man great opinions and experience

[@krillinz6407]

Read blocking is also where you get the last laugh

[@arvindkashyap8327]

One Touch!

[@user-kg7hb3jg6w]

8：38 nice defense

[@blueminecart9189]

I watched this in 2018 but it really helped me

[@rodriguezdesirey]

Thank you thank you thank these videos are very helpful!

[@mahefuzuddinsaha1669]

How to read a attakar for block

[@bryancastro9457]

How are your flexes doing fast

[@mohdziabarati4649]

Also I have a question, I am 18 years old and I am 5ft 3 and I have been playing volleyball in a local club for a bit now and I was wondering if I was tall enough to play in higher levels of volleyball e.g university team?

[@skrtt3891]

I am actually smaller than you 148cm but I can jump higher than anyone on my team.. And I don't let anyone underestimate me for being the shortest one on the team.. Cause I really don't wat to be the libero so .. I work really hard to not be a libero

[@tobihappy2466]

3:18 I WANTED TO SEE THAT SPIKE WHY’d YOU SKIP IT😭

[@jerome_tayzr]

Hey coach, is there any way that I can see the blocks when I go up to spike? I find it hard to look at the blockers and focus on hitting the ball at the same time

[@markonus]

What my high performance coaches told me about watching the blockers in middle back is just asking yourself "will the middle close the block?". If you can figure out where your middle is, you should be able to adjust to the ball easily based on previous hitter patterns.

[@erikramossalapong]

Hi Coach! What kind of shoes are you guys wearing?

[@clairelong4380]

I’m in juniors and everyone is at different levels so personally it’s harder to read them

[@hakielijah8973]

Best video 🚩👍👍 It will help me a lot!!

[@hritulrawat9010]

What is the position of libero in the court.

[@yami9201]

Hritul Rawat Libero-position that doesen't block or spike it's a special back line position. Short people mostly play libero but the position is about recieves and sets if the setter had the first touch. Libero never plays the front line therefore he is switched out by the middle blocker,also libero never serves. Libero is put in after the middle blocker is finished serving.

[@yume3210]

I wish to have a coach like you

[@andrestheperson]

extremely helpful

[@parkshoyou3222]

Damn , i played just volleyball today . I saved so many balls and it was my first time after 2 months recovery from left leg injury :/

[@jmjacutina5050]

Idol Pls teach me how to be a good libero

[@tommyphouthavong8895]

When you wanna show off your digging lol nice vid

[@alexbacor1732]

very very helpful. helped me a lot

[@rahultc309]

Thanks for your videos

[@PC-of2xq]

Great video!

[@secondary1548]

Does it help to watch the hitter's hips? My coach always tells me that but I usually can't see over people cuz I'm short 😂😂

[@jacobroshan9412]

this guy is litterally my savior the amount of shit ive learned from him is insane

[@katcardoso1522]

hey how can i play more confidently?

[@sydneesoteco7919]

just think: the other team is just as scared as you, possibly more. Also think about how you can make this better for you team