Passing/Hitting Clinic

Let's recap what we learned from Coach Andres:

BALL CONTROL
    The issue of ball control is universal in all volleyball. Simply put, whenever you pass, set or dig, you must have your arms out early 30-foot rule or 1.5 seconds, whichever comes first. Period.  The most important reason for bringing your arms out early is that you gain more control. Learn how to move on the court with your shoulders, hands and arms out early!  This can also help your teammates become better, by reading your nonverbal cues on the court, rather then just watching the ball they can make judgments on where a ball will be passed and be able  to be at the right place at the right time.   This especially helps setters.  So get your arms out early and keep your movements simple, any extra movements that aren't necessary to the task (for instance swinging/scooping your arms before a forearm pass) will make it so that you loose some control.  Work hard on this one aspect over the course of this season and you will become a better volleyball player and teammate.

Check back for a recap of the hitting, it's late and I'm going to bed!  See you guys tomorrow!