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How To Spike A Volleyball

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How To Spike A Volleyball

The spike is the most powerful attack shot in volleyball. It's the spike that gets a crowd going… and it can carry any team to triumph. Learn how to perform the spike in volleyball. The spike is the most powerful attack shot in volleyball. It's the spike that gets a crowd going… and it can carry any team to triumph. Learn how to perform the spike in volleyball.

Step 1: Position Yourself

Position yourself on the attack line. That's the line that runs about 5 feet away from the net. Positioning is crucial when setting up for a spike... so be sure to be in the right place, which you will know by watching the setter.

Step 2: Start Your Approach And Jump

After the ball is set, start your approach. Before you jump, drop your arms down to waist level and bend your knees. Use both of your arms to generate force for your jump, extending both arms above your head.

Step 3: Hit The Ball

Raise your elbow above your ear and keep your palm close to your head. When your hitting hand pulls back, keep the elbow high and extend the hitting arm up. You want to make contact with the ball at the peak of your jump. Hit the top of the ball with the heel of your hand.

Step 4: Snap Your Wrist

Snap your wrist downward to spike the ball into your opponents court. Finish with your fingers over the top of the ball. Be careful not to "carry" the ball for even a second.

Step 5: Follow Through

Finish your spike by bringing your arm down across your body.

Step 6: Landing

When landing be sure to bend your knees to absorb the impact. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart in a balanced position.

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  1. playsvolleyball

    is there any place where you can suggest me to play and practice as well with the volleyball..i want to try to know how to 'spike'..is there sessions offered for me to be enrolled to? i wanna know how..ASAP and im looking forward for immediate response ..thanks and more power guys..

  2. wowzerpoopy

    the technique is ok except for the footwork. Too bad she can't jump or hit

  3. risambuangjr

    thank you very much. it will guide my teaching beach volleyball properly in may classes. can you send me invitation letter for seminars or clinic in beach volleyball. im really interested to learn and then to share the knowledge to my students. im p.e prof. at the university of santo tomas. manila,philippines. thank you very much and more power! hoping to hear from you soon.

  4. Anonymous

    sexy

  5. Anonymous

    They didn't show the important part-footwork

  6. Anonymous

    I think it's against the rules to hit the ball with your fingers. hence you would need to hit with your lower part of your palm, instead of the full palm

  7. Anonymous

    very good. could help with my gamess

  8. Anonymous

    its says, "Finish your spike by bringing your arm down ACROSS your body." notice how the girl didn't do that - she went straight down (1:30ish) IMO when you bring it across your body, you get that extra bit of power b/c you're using more of your chest muscles.

  9. Anonymous

    otherwise it is good

  10. Anonymous

    Aren't you supppost to hit the volleyball with your whole hand not just the lower part?