How to pass a volleyball

  How to Pass a Volleyball:

Passing a volleyball can seem complicated at first, but once you have your passing position down, passing a volleyball will be as easy as saying "I can't pass a volleyball"

The two most important things to keep in mind while passing are moving your feet to the ball and staying low (Bent knees)

Step One, ready position:

When passing a volleyball, you want to make sure your feet are shoulder length apart and your knees are bent. This way, it will be easier to get to the ball. Keep your habit of placing hands on your knees out of your mind. Doing this will only make you move slower. Instead, hold your hands out in front of you, ready for the ball

Step Two, Platform:

When passing the ball, volleyball players place their arms together, this is called a platform. Place one hand on top of the other and pul your elbows inwards. Any position for your thumbs that is comfortable for you is fine, as long as your thumbs aren't crossing, if your thumbs are crossing during a pass, then you could break your thumbs if a ball lands on your hand. 

 

Step three, Passing: 

When a ball is tossed, you should be in your ready position (Knees bent, feet shoulder-width apart) with your hands out in front of you. When the ball is close enough that it could hit your hands, pop your platform out. The ball should land near the person who threw the ball's forehead. 

Remember!

While using your platform, make sure to stay low (Don't stand up!) and don't move your platform up or down. As my coach says, your platform should be like a stick, it should be stuck in it's space.

The ball won't always fly straight towards you, run to the ball, then pop out your platform (Don't stand like a Christmas Tree) 

Congratulaitions!

Now passing should be as easy as pie! Just keep these three steps in mind and you should be passing like a pro in no time! 

  Thanks for reading my first entry to my volleyball blog! I will be posting more entries on how to underhand serve, hit etc.