Sunday, September 27, 2026

Building Your Blocking Skills

Think about sets in terms of individual points. Defense coordinates the front and back row with getting "hands on" essential.

Multiple subskills determine blocking:

  • Anticipating the attack (reading)
  • Footwork (get there) 
  • Block tough with height, vertical jump, timing 
  • Hand position (press the block) and block 'stiffness" 
The blocker with good anticipation, timing, and vertical jump who presses the block can be more effective than a tall blocker who is late with poorer technique. MVB is improving their blocking. Excellent blockers radiate a desire to excel. 


Sabrina is on a solo block in the middle and uses vertical and strength to earn a block-kill. 

This drill emphasizes multiple points: 


Lagniappe. Coach Jiri discusses general blocking principles.
 

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