Spiking a volleyball entails forcefully striking the ball toward the floor on your opponent's side of the net. You wait for the setter to set the ball near the net, then approach the ball, jump, and go in for the "kill." If the ball hits the floor before the other team can retrieve it, your team gets a point. After learning the fundamentals of spiking, practice alternate approaches and work on increasing the power of your spikes.
Step 1
Get into position. The rules of volleyball state that in order to strike the ball over the net, you must be a front row player. It's most effective to strike the ball from the right or left side at a sharp downward angle. Whether you are spiking the ball from the right or left front position, position yourself behind the 10-foot line (attack line), which is the line that is about four steps away from the net.
Step 2
Watch the setter. The person playing the center position will set the ball high in your direction, arcing it so that it falls close to the net in a position that makes it easy to spike it to the other side. You'll start your approach after the ball is set.
Step 3
Assume the correct stance. Face the ball and bend your knees so you're ready to move. If you're right handed, your left foot should be set back from your right foot. If you're left handed, your right foot should be set back from your left foot.
Step 4
Take your first step toward the ball. Take a strong first step with your left foot in the direction of the ball. If you're left-handed, do the reverse.
Step 5
Take a second powerful step. Step with your right foot to build speed (if you're left-handed, it will be your left foot). At the same time, swing your arms back behind you to prepare for the strike. The distance of this second step will vary according to the position of the ball. If the ball is closer to you, you'll take a short step; if it's further from you, take a longer step.
Step 6
Take a final step to square your feet. Step again with your left foot (or your right, if you're left-handed) and end with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees bent. Your arms should be swung back behind you.
Step 7
Jump as the ball falls into position. As your last step lands, your body should be turned at 30 degrees from the net with your hitting shoulder further from the net. Jump explosively upward and swing your arms forward at the same time to jump high into the air. The higher you jump, the more powerful your strike will be.
Step 8
Rear your hand back to strike. As you reach the height of your jump, your arms should swing above your head. Pull back your right elbow (or your left, if you're left-handed) and bend it at a ninety degree angle. Your hand should now be at head level.
Step 9
Hit the ball with the center of your hand. Keep your hand open with your fingers together. Rotate your arm at the shoulder and whip your forearm forward to move your hand quickly toward the ball and make contact. Snap your wrist downward to impart topspin and direct the ball down into your opponent's court.
Step 10
Bend your knees when you feet hit the ground. This will help you regain balance and avoid an ankle injury. Make sure you don't fall into the net as you land.
Step 11
Get back into position. If the opposing team returns the ball, you'll need to be ready for more action. Drop back from the net and get in your ready position. Keep your eye on the ball the whole time.
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