The Set. made simple

Firstly, let’s start with the lower body. Your feet should be shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and you should be keeping most of your body weigh on the front part of your feet. This is to ensure balance. If you were to fall, in this position you would be falling forward and not backward.

Your back should be straight, your arms above your head but bent. The aim of the set to hit the ball right above your forehead, not at the top of your head. By hitting the ball on the top of your head, you risk pushing the ball behind you. If this is the desired effect, feel free to do it, but in most cases, you should be pushing the ball forward.

Now let’s look at positioning your hands right. Above is shown the right way to position your hands on the ball. When you hit it, you’ll want to deliver the majority of the pressure from thumbs and forefingers alone. It is also important to use the tips of your fingers and not your flat palms to achieve the best control of the ball. Look at the video below to see the set in action on the court!