Author:
Christy White
Date Of Creation:
4 May 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
In volleyball, the set-up is the maneuver in which one player makes quick contact with the ball to pass it, so that another player can deliver a smash. Most good smashes are the result of a good set-up, that is, one that follows volleyball rules when it comes to catching the ball and that the attacker (the person smashing) can estimate an easy smash. This means that a good set-up must have a consistent style overall. The maneuver itself is simple, but it can be difficult to master.
To step
Part 1 of 3: Getting the ball
Decide where to send the ball. You should have developed some ideas about this already, but this is your last chance to choose which attacker to pass the ball to. - You can create advantageous situations for your team by misleading the opponents about the direction of the ball, so that the other team is unprepared for the attacker who will smash.
- For example, you can arch your back slightly, as if you were passing backwards, and then send the ball forward at the very last moment, or vice versa.
- You can also aim upwards as if you were going to send the ball to a particular player, especially one on the other side of your own field, and instead give a short cross to another attacker, such as on your side.
- After the cross, turn and look at the ball's final destination to let your own teammates know what's going to happen.
Point the ball. At the end of your machine, your arms should be fully extended and you should point the ball with your hands, extending your wrists after releasing the ball. This helps to ensure that the ball will follow its intended trajectory.
Tips
- Do not hold or touch the ball with your palms for a moment. This can be understood as catching the ball, which is not allowed.
- Make sure you pass the ball high enough so that the attacker can get it over the net.
- Do not jump when straightening your knees.
- Always push and volley the ball high and keep your knees bent.
- Develop a consistent set-up style. Once the referee has seen you do a set-up correctly several times over and over in the same way, he or she will be less likely to make a mistake when using your hands. Irregular crosses or a set-up that seems clumsy or uncertain is more likely to receive negative attention from the referee.
- This technique takes practice and you will probably find it a bit difficult at first. There are several drills you can use to practice, such as setting the ball up against a wall or back and forth with a teammate.
- Improving your footwork is also important to become a good setter. You don't even need a ball for this: just start practicing in your living room and some upbeat music in the background.
Warnings
- Do not clap your wrist while checking. This can result in hand / wrist problems.
- Be careful not to hit the ball with too much force or you could injure your fingers or hands.
- While your hands shouldn't touch during set-up, they also shouldn't be too far apart or you'll end up with the ball in your face. Your thumb and index finger should be so close together, without actually touching each other.
