Men's Volleyball - Middle Blocker Transition Footwork!

Men's Volleyball - Middle Blocker Transition Footwork!

Middles

Blocking left side hitter- Our right side (5)

1. Triangle footwork- Make sure you move in straight lines only

Important: Land on both feet before transitioning!

2. Transition footwork: Open- Cross- Hop

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for middles to move in straight lines?

• It is efficient and faster to move in straight lines

• That is the only available path

• That is what outside hitters do

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the transition footwork to attack for a middle after blocking on the left side attacker (Our right side 5)?

• Open- cross- hop

• Left-right - left

• I am not sure

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to open up to the court?

• It is faster and you can see the play progress

• It does not make a difference

• That is what coach wants

• None of the above

Blocking Right side Hitter (Our left side - #4)

Open- Cross- Hop

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between transition footwork when blocking on the left side (our 5) and locking right side hitter (our 4)

• There is no difference

• Position where you stop and begin attacking footwork is different

• You transition to the same spot whether you are blocking the right side or the left side

• None of the above

Blocking middle transition footwork!

On the game, video- watch the player with a black jersey playing middle!

1. Turn and open up to right- to see the setter

Multiple Choice

When you block from the middle why is it important to open to the right?

• To see your outside hitter

• To locate you passers

• To locate the setter and ball trajectory

• None of the above

Ways to practice transition with friends or at the gym with coach

Lesson Review

I hope you have learned ways to transition for middle and you are ready to execute the plays