How to play volleyball: Learn the basics of digging, setting, spiking, and serving

This video tutorial covers the basics of volleyball, focusing on four key skills: digging, setting, spiking, and serving. It provides detailed instructions and practice tips for each skill, highlighting common errors and how to correct them. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of body positioning, arm movements, and timing to effectively perform each skill. It also includes drills for practicing individually and in pairs, aiming to improve technique and coordination.

What are the four basic skills covered in the volleyball tutorial?

• Serving, digging, setting, and spiking

• Blocking, serving, setting, and digging

• Digging, setting, blocking, and serving

• Passing, serving, blocking, and spiking

What is the primary purpose of the dig in volleyball?

• To serve the ball

• To block the ball

• To pass the ball during a rally

• To spike the ball

Which part of the body should be used to dig the ball?

• Shoulders

• Elbows

• Forearms

• Wrists

What is the correct hand position for setting the ball?

• Fingers spread apart and touching

• Thumbs touching

• Fists closed

• Palms together

What is a common error when setting the ball?

• Contacting the ball too high

• Using only one hand

• Setting the ball too low

• Not contacting the ball in the correct spot

What is the key focus when spiking the ball?

• Hitting the ball with the wrist

• Keeping the ball low

• Contacting the ball at the high point of your jump

• Using only the non-hitting arm

What is the run-up pattern for a right-handed spiker?

• Right, left, right

• Left, right, left

• Left, left, right

• Right, right, left

What is the main difference between an underarm and overarm serve?

• The ball is hit with a closed fist in underarm serve

• The ball is hit with a flat hand in overarm serve

• The ball is hit with the wrist in underarm serve

• The ball is hit from a higher point in overarm serve

What is a float serve?

• A serve with a lot of spin

• A serve that is hit with a flat hand and doesn't follow through

• A serve that is hit with the wrist

• A serve that is hit with a closed fist

What should you focus on when performing a jump serve?

• Starting from further back to avoid stepping over the line

• Using only one foot to jump

• Hitting the ball with a closed fist

• Keeping the ball low