To coach volleyball setting skills I’ve broken down each part of the setting fundamental by body part so that you can self check and control each part yourself. So even without a volleyball coach you can correct or at least reduce your own unforced errors! This is Part 1 of my Volleyball Setting is Simple article.
The volleyball setting Position for your feet.
Every volleyball fundamental begins with your feet first. What your feet do will determine how well you do this fundamental. To begin learning how to set the ball, your feet should be shoulder width apart – not too wide and not too close – but comfortably apart with knees bent slightly. For right handers – in this position slide your right foot 2 inches forward so that it’s slightly in front of your left foot. For left handers slide your left foot 2 inches forward. This gives you a better balanced position when you start setting on the run.
The volleyball setting position for your midsection.
Now, let’s move up to the positioning of your body’s midsection. Whether you are setting from a stationary position (standing still) or when you have to move to set the ball, for your midsection – pretend like you have an iron rod or stick that has been inserted in your back that starts from the top of your neck and ends just at your tail bone. This iron rod won’t let you bend over at the waist which means that you can only squat up and down and you are forced to use your legs to get you to the correct position underneath the ball.
This is the correct body movement for the set – you must bend your knees to squat underneath the ball as it is in the air then you raise your body out of the squat – simultaneously straightening your legs in order to meet the ball. (One more example- its like sitting in a chair with your hands above your head and having to stand up to meet the ball .)
The volleyball setting position for your arms.
Your arms start at your sides slightly bent at your elbows in a 90 degree angle – just like you have them when you run. When the ball is approximately two feet above your head bring both arms up in front of you – as your arms come up – bring them closer together. When your hands are just above chest level your hands should start to come together so that your index fingers are barely touching and they form a triangle with the thumbs of both hands.
The volleyball setting position for your hands.
The correct hand position for the set is for the palms of both hands to be turned up to the sky. The palms of both hands are relaxed and open so your hands and fingers fit perfectly around the ball. Both forefingers and thumbs of each hand are barely touching each other and they form the shape of a broken triangle which is placed right in the middle of your forehead.
To be continued in Part 2.
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I REALLY want to take gymnastics!!!! But…?
So, when I was little, I used to have birthday parties at this gymnastics place, just like the little ones, where they let kids use the trampolines, and stuff like that. But I really liked it, and when I was 7, asked if I could take lessons. My parents said no.
Recently, I saw Stick It. I was just amazed at the way the gymnasts’ bodies move, and how athletic and in shape they are. It brought back my dream of when I was 7.
I’ve been on my trampoline, and in the past 2 days, have taught myself to do a pretty good front flip and handstand, and can sort of do a front walkover and a front handspring.
Here’s the problem: I don’t think my parents can afford gymnastics. I don’t ask for a lot, and my mom says she knows that.
I haven’t played sports since I was about 9 or 10. I’m now 14.
My sister, on the other hand, has done cheer leading and softball, which have cost a bunch of money and time ($300 for a competition last year). Now she says "well if she (meaning me) gets to do gymnastics, then so do i! because i’ve wanted to do it for a long time."
My mom can’t afford it for both of us, definitely, but I want it so bad!
And I have this reputation as an athletic, spazzy, clumsy, nerdy bookworm. I want to break that mold. I’m doing FREE volleyball this year (my mom only had to buy me knee pads, shorts, and probably some sports bras and a volleyball. So that’s not much $$)
I think gymnastics would help me be more graceful, healthier, and just happier with myself. I have really low self esteem, but when I’m out there flipping around on my trampoline, I just feel so much better, because I know that there are people out there who can’t even do the simple things I am (not trying to brag, I swear! I know it’s not much!), and it gives me hope that maybe I do have a talent for some sport somewhere.
And then my sister comes in. She tells me how I’m not doing it right, how she’s been able to do what I can for a long time, since she was 4 (lie. never had a lesson in her life, just her cheer leading last year). And if she can’t do what I can, she doesn’t admit it. She just says that it’s dangerous and I shouldn’t be doing it.
My mom and sister both say I’m too old and could never really be any good. They say I’ll never compete (and I know that-part of me just can’t help wishing) and that it would just be a hobby so I shouldn’t bother. I hate how they say that I should just give up. Apparently the $$ for gymnastics would ruin our vacation, they say. I get $20 a month in allowance, and I already said I’d be willing to give it up, but still do chores, and pay more in addition (my mom says she wants me to have spending money, but then she says that we can’t afford it. I don’t see why I shouldn’t help more in paying for it!)
I feel so discouraged, but I think gymnastics would allow everyone-including me-to see that I’m not what they think I am, and I can do something, and I am talented. I feel like I need to prove to everyone that I CAN do anything I set out to do!
And I’m 14, 5′0, and 102 pounds. I don’t think that’s too big or small, but is that a good size for a gymnast?
And could I ever have even a shot as a somewhat good gymnast?
Please, I want this SO badly, and i don’t want to give up until I’ve exhausted every possibility!
Oh, and I’ll also most likely be doing 2 plays that school year, if that helps any-one in the fall, and one in the winter. You know ,with time management or whatever.
But I"m good with organization and time management, and I’m prepared for the pain! I love a good challenge, and the aches I will get (and have now) just remind me that I CAN do something. And that makes it all worth it, because I got them doing something that I love, and makes me feel amazing and talented and beautiful and strong for ONCE in my life!
Help!
No being rude please!
Ok first of all, you can do it. Being 14 is not too old. i know many girl gymnasts who started at 14 and are now winning national competitions. You are the perfect size for a gymnast. The parents problem is very hard. I think your sister is being a real jerk. Your mom shouldn’t try to put you down like that. All you can do is tell your parents that you really want to do this sport. And that it isn’t fair that your sister gets to do all these expensive sports when you have never done 1!!!! Good luck, if they do let you be a gymnast, believe in yourself and you will never fail.
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Calmly and maturely explain that your sister’s sports were expensive and have her cut back to 1 sport so you can do 1 too. You have a good chance of being good. Find ways to save money. You sound flexible and strong so I think you can go far. Practice lots of push ups and crunches at home to build up more strength. If you could get a job, you could do that to pay for lessons, or work at a gym, Even if this doesn’t work out you can always do it in high school for free.
I wish you the best of luck- gymnastics is an AMAZING sport
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