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Outside Hitter Blocking Technique (part 1/2) - How to BLOCK a Volleyball Tutorial

Coach Donny • Elevate Yourself

Elevate Yourself Founder & Head Coach

Session Overview

Coach Donny details the blocking responsibilities and footwork of the outside (left-side) hitter, covering where to line up relative to the opposing opposite hitter, when to block line vs. cross-court, and how to set the block location for the middle.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

As the pin blocker, your primary job is to set the block location early and hold your ground so the middle blocker can close to you.
Line up your inside hand on the attacker's hitting shoulder for a standard line block, or shift inside to take away cross-court.
Reach your outside hand turned inward toward Zone 6 so hard-driven balls rebound into your opponent's court.

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Pin blocker sets the spot""Line up on the hitting shoulder""Wrap the outside hand in"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

Essential positional tutorial for teaching pin blockers how to set the block edge cleanly so the middle blocker can close the seam.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Pin blocker sets the spot"

"Line up on the hitting shoulder"

"Wrap the outside hand in"

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