Volleyball Attack Techniques: Spiking, Tipping and Hitting Mechanics
Right-Handed Spike (Hit Down the Line)
Preparation:
- Right foot leads, left foot is placed forward toward the net.
- Right arm is raised above the elbow and pointing up.
- Left leg pushes off the ground for the jump.
- Right arm hangs loosely at the side.
Execution:
- Right elbow hinge operates first, bringing the forearm up.
- Left arm throws upward, reaching toward the ball and guiding the right arm.
- Left leg moves toward the right foot as the body rises.
- The broken forearm snaps forcefully, hitting the ball at the highest possible point above the right shoulder.
Finish:
- Right foot takes a step forward.
- The right arm drags the arm and body down.
- Return quickly to the basic position.
High Right-Hand Tip or Drop Shot:
Preparation:
- Identical to the spike approach.
Execution:
- At the moment of contact, the swing slows and the movement is dampened.
- The only forward impact is a gentle push on the ball.
Finish:
- The arm continues to follow through naturally.
- Return quickly to the basic position.
Power Roll or Smash Shot:
Preparation:
- Identical to the right-hand spike approach.
Execution:
- The hit is made with maximum speed, with contact in front of the body while the torso leans forward and the right arm is inclined.
Finish:
- The arm follows the path downward and across to the left.
- The impact generates power, causing a slight loss of balance that leads to a return to the basic position.
Low Right-Hand Attack (Floor Hit):
Preparation:
- Advance the right foot with the leg bent.
- Left leg pushes off.
- Right arm advances forward.
Execution:
- Strike the floor with a flat palm.
- Lock the wrist.
- Make smooth contact with the ball.
- Adjust the ball to the height of the net.
Finish:
- Retrieve the palm and arm and return to the basic position.
Low Left-Hand Attack:
Preparation:
- Advance the left foot with the leg bent.
- Left leg pushes off.
- Left arm advances forward.
Execution:
- Strike the floor with a flat palm.
- Lock the wrist.
- Make smooth contact with the ball.
- Adjust the ball to the height of the net.
Finish:
- Retrieve the palm and arm and return to the basic position.
Right-Hand Lob Shot:
Used to advance the ball over the defense.
Execution:
- Strike the ball with an internal rotation of the arm.
- The ball is driven with an energetic back-down-up motion.
- Aim to hit hard.
- The first strike ends with a sharp flexion of the wrist.
Finish:
- The upward path of the arm continues toward the left shoulder.
Left-Hand Lob Shot:
Preparation:
- Cross the right leg over the left leg.
- Turn the trunk, shoulder and point toward the right shoulder and leg.
- Prepare the left hand with the wrist bent and ready to flick toward the ground.
Execution:
- Strike with an external rotation of the forearm and extension of the wrist.
- Lift the bent elbow and swing from left to right.
Finish:
- The arm continues its path toward the right, bringing the hand to the face and facing forward.
- Bring the right leg back to the basic position.
Right-Hand Drive Shot:
Preparation:
- Take one step with the right foot to the side and whip the body into position.
- Bring the elbow to shoulder height.
- The palm of the right hand faces the ball, positioned behind the head.
- Point the left shoulder toward the right side with trunk rotation and tilt to the right.
- Use the left hand for balance.
Execution:
- Launch the arm forward.
- Drive through with trunk rotation.
- Produce a sudden rotation of the forearm.
- Block the wrist at the moment of impact.
Finish:
- The right leg rebalances the body and returns to the basic position.
Left-Hand Drive Shot:
Preparation:
- Right foot crosses in front of the body toward the left.
- The right shoulder is lowered and pointed toward the net.
- The right arm is directed toward the left.
- The height of the elbow and hand is at shoulder level, facing left.
- Place weight on the left foot.
Execution:
- Launch the arm forward.
- The body passes the weight from the left leg to the right.
- Rotate the forearm.
- Make forward contact with the ball.
Finish:
- Walk back to the left foot.
- Uncross the legs and return to the basic position.