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The Basics of Volleyball - Setting
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Terry Liskevych • The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Former USA Olympic Head Coach & Art of Coaching Co-Founder
Session Overview
Step-by-step foundational breakdown of overhead setting mechanics from The Art of Coaching Volleyball, covering hand shape at the forehead, footwork to get underneath the ball, and balanced extension toward the target.
Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles
- Bring both hands up early above the forehead in a rounded volleyball shape before the ball arrives.
- Beat the ball with your feet and square your hips and shoulders to the target pin before contact.
- Extend smoothly through the wrists, elbows, and knees in one coordinated motion toward the antenna.
Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:
"Shape the ball above the forehead""Right-left footwork at target""Extend hands and legs together"
Why Recommended for Coaches:
Clear, structured progression for teaching brand-new setters how to shape the ball early and extend smoothly without spinning the ball.
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"Right-left footwork at target"
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