Position Specific Training – Outside Hitter / Libero / DS

Today’s outside hitter has the most dominant role in the game. It is imperative as outside hitter to have a complete skill set in front row and back row. Coaches at post secondary institutions look to recruit a six-rotation outside hitter…meaning as outside hitter you need to be able to do it all(serve receive, defense and be able to score in the front & back row).

As part of PSTE we will cover and teach or solidify the following:

• Serve Receive reps – proper platform & passing angles
• Passing float & spin serve
• Defensive position & stance
• Defensive stance – reading with and without a block
• Attacking form left side & right side includes – footwork, proper movement, body & proper arm positions
• Attacking from the back row
• Attack transition in front row & back row – from defense to offence from serve receive to attack(swing hitting)
• Attacking options from left side, right side and back row – roll shots, tipping, line shots, cross courts shots, wipe off shots variations
• Immediate video feedback via “Coaches Eye”

Libero and DS (defensive specialist) specific skills we will focus on are:

• Serve receive – platform, angles, passing midline & outside body, anticipation of flight path of ball, passing float vs. spin serve
• Defensive reading around the Block(single, double, closed or seem) recognition of attacker and her arm swing
• Setting second ball situation (from the back room and the front row)