Here’s the last part of the slide approach. This a good way to get a ton of repetition on the very vital jumping off one foot step. Notice how she drives that right knee up.
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Tag Archives: Slide
Mar
09
Volleyball Middle Blockers: Transition to slide approach
The slide attack is often terminal when done correctly. Here’s a demo on how to do a slide approach after a blocking transition.
In this demonstration, our middle blocker is assisting the block on the right side. And she’ll transition just like she did in this drill. She opens to the court left-right-hop, turns then immediately moves to an approach for a slide set.
For the slide approach, she’ll “show and go.” Show (straight step to the net with her left foot) then turn parallel to the net and “go” right-left for a slide swing. Really work on driving that right knee up. The jump is one-footed.
Or you could give her the commands “setter, sideline, ball.” First step straight toward the setter/net, second step toward the sideline and the third toward the ball.
Oct
12
How to do a slide approach in volleyball
In my opinion, the slide approach is the most difficult approach in volleyball. It’s also the most terminal. With that in mind, we put together a step-by-step pictorial for you (you’re welcome).
Step 1 – Show
In the photo below, the player is taking her first step (in the approach-not in life). She steps toward the setter with her left foot. She must leave for her approach with the same timing as a quick set. That is, she must run with the pass. It’s called “show” because she’s showing the blockers that she’s coming in for a quick… or is she?
Step 2 – Go
In her second step (with her right foot), the player goes toward the court sideline. This is a big, fast step (remember, you’re trying to fool the blockers).
Step 3 – Drive
Now she steps toward the net, or the volleyball, with her left foot. As she jumps, she drives her right knee up and turns her body toward the court. If her timing is just right, she will meet the ball behind the setter, just above the net.
NOTE: It’s key that she takes off on one foot to achieve maximum reach.
