AVCA Video Tip of the Week: Handling the Deep Ball

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

• On fast deep serves where you cannot get behind the ball in your midline, take a quick drop step to open your hips and pass with a high lateral platform.
• Using a drop step allows front-row outside hitters to pass deep serves without retreating behind the endline, keeping them in position to transition and attack.
• Practice passing deep tosses while seated on a rolling chair to isolate upper-body posture, bent knees, and inside-shoulder tilt.