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Nabil Mardini • The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Pierce College & Club Head Volleyball Coach
Session Overview
Coach Nabil Mardini breaks down the five essential attacking shots every pin hitter must master to score consistently against tall blocks: hard cross-court, sharp cut shot, down-the-line swing, high-hands tool, and deceptive off-speed roll or tip.
Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles
- Develop both a power cross-court swing and a sharp thumb-down cut shot to exploit seams and open court in front of the 10-foot line.
- Keep the ball slightly out in front of your hitting shoulder so you can turn your wrist down the line or wipe off the outside blocker's hands.
- Maintain an identical aggressive approach and high arm draw when executing off-speed roll shots or tips into deep corners.
Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:
"Five shots in your toolbox""Thumb down for the sharp cut, thumb up for line""Sell the hard swing on every off-speed shot"
Why Recommended for Coaches:
Expands a hitter's offensive repertoire from one-dimensional power swinging to complete five-shot court mastery.
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"Five shots in your toolbox"
"Thumb down for the sharp cut, thumb up for line"
"Sell the hard swing on every off-speed shot"
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