Volleyball Attacking

Attack Approach & Arm Swing

Hitters practise the four-step approach and explosive arm swing for consistent attacking.

20 minDuration
8 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
Half courtSpace needed
Volleyballs, netEquipment

Setup

Setter at position 2. Hitters queue at position 4 (left) and position 2 (right).

Instructions

  1. Setter gives a high outside set.
  2. Hitter approaches: right-left-right-left (for right-handers).
  3. Jump off both feet, swing arm from high to low.
  4. Land and recover to the back of the line. 10 reps each side.

Coaching Points

✓ Start slow, finish fast — accelerate through the last two steps.
✓ Elbow high on the wind-up — contact above the head.
✓ Snap wrist for topspin, not flat contact.

Progressions

→ Setter varies sets — quick, high, wide.
→ Hitter calls shot direction before swinging.
→ Add a block (passive then active).

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