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set di schiacciate.mp4The spike is an important fundamental.
The spike is an important fundamental.
Unfortunately, the theory behind it is often overlooked. It enables the player to hit the ball and attack in a competitive way. It is usually the third hit in a classic three hit action, used to attempt to score a point.
So now let’s look at the preparation for this fundamental. The most important thing is the preparation because a well-executed run-up will result in a well-executed spike, and therefore a point for your team.
Look at the video posted above carefully and notice the run up to the spike. You’re going to start with your dominant foot in front and the other behind it. This means that if you are right-handed, your left foot will be the first to move. As you can see from the image placed below, these are the correct steps. You can remember how to do this by thinking left-right-left.
What is important is that the last step is done to ‘cut off’ the run-up. By this I mean that you should place it slightly inwards, so that the power of your jump will be thrust upwards and not forward.
So after you’ve learnt the steps, all we need to look at is the arms and hands. You should prepare the spike’s run up in the direction where the ball is, aiming to hit it with your whole hand above the net’s height. As you prepare the spike, remember to bring both of your arms backwards and then upwards, which will give you more balance as you hit the ball and score a point.
schiacciata-muro2.mp4Common mistakes include running in the wrong direction, jumping out of time, hitting the ball with the wrong part of your hand or missing the ball entirely. To prevent this from happening, you should follow the steps I’ve mentioned to the letter, and practice makes perfect!
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