BPED 243 - TEAM SPORTS ( Tuesday 9:00 - 12:00 )
RAFALES, MELDIE R. BPED - 2B March 04, 2025
Prof. SENEN JUDE JAVIER RUETAS
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball is a dynamic and exciting sport demanding skill, strategy, and
teamwork. This paper focuses on the core techniques of passing, setting, and
spiking, offering a practical guide for players at all skill levels.
I. PASSING TECHNIQUE: THE FOUNDATION OF VOLLEYBALL
- Effective passing, crucial for both offense and defense, involves consistently
directing the ball to the setter. Accuracy and control are paramount.
A. Ready Position - Assume a balanced athletic stance with feet shoulder-width
apart, knees bent, and weight evenly distributed. Maintain a low center of gravity
for quick reactions. Arms extend forward, forming a platform.
B. Platform Formation - Upon contact, create a stable platform using your
forearms. Forearms are parallel, forming a flat surface. Elbows are slightly bent
and locked together to prevent irregular bounces.
C. Contact Point - Contact the ball slightly in front of your body, using your
forearms to control direction and trajectory. Consistency in the contact point is
key to accuracy.
D. Follow Through - After contact, continue the arm and body motion, guiding the
ball towards the target. This ensures a smooth, controlled pass.
E. Improving Your Passing
• Partner Passing - Practice passing with a partner, focusing on consistent contact
and accurate direction.
• Wall Passes - Pass against a wall, aiming for a specific spot to improve accuracy
and control.
• Target Passing - Use cones or markers as targets, practicing passing to each
one.
• Game-like Scenarios - Incorporate passing into game-like drills to simulate
real-match situations and improve reaction time.
II. SETTING: DELIVERING THE BALL FOR THE ATTACK
- Setting is the precise delivery of the ball to the spiker, creating the optimal
opportunity for a powerful attack. Accuracy and consistency are essential.
A. Hand Position - Form a "cup" with your hands, fingers spread wide, thumbs
and forefingers forming a diamond. Contact is made with fingertips, not palms.
B. Contact Point - Contact the ball slightly above your forehead, using fingertips
to guide it upwards. Consistent contact is crucial for accuracy.
C. Follow Through - Arms extend upwards after contact, guiding the ball to the
target. A smooth follow-through ensures a controlled set.
D. Improving Your Setting
• Wall Sets - Set against a wall, focusing on consistent height and accuracy.
• Partner Sets - Set to a partner, focusing on precise placement and trajectory.
• Multiple Setter Drills - Multiple setters work together, setting to a single target,
improving coordination and timing.
• Game-like Setting - Integrate setting into game simulations to enhance decision-
making under pressure.
III. SPIKING: THE OFFENSIVE POWERHOUSE
- Spiking is the forceful hit over the net, aiming for a point. Power and accuracy
are key, requiring precise coordination and technique.
A. Approach - A three-step run-up generates momentum and power. Steps are
rhythmic and consistent, culminating in a jump before contact.
B. Arm Swing - A fluid motion, starting from behind and extending upwards and
forwards. The swing is powerful yet controlled, maximizing force.
C. Timing - Precise timing is crucial. Jump at the exact moment to contact the ball
at its highest point, maximizing power and effectiveness.
D. Landing - Land softly and safely, absorbing the impact to prevent injury.
E. Improving Your Spiking
• Approach Drills - Practice the three-step approach, focusing on rhythm and
consistency.
• Arm Swing Drills - Practice the arm swing, focusing on generating power and
control.
• Spike Drills - Practice spiking over a net, focusing on timing, accuracy, and
power.
• Target Spiking - Set up targets to improve accuracy and placement of the spike.
• Game-like Spiking - Integrate spiking into game-like situations to improve
decision-making and timing.
