Understanding the Basics of a Volleyball Block

1,820 views · Published 26 December 2018 · 1:50 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: DICK'S · 2018 · Sports

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Follow these volleyball blocking tips to help improve this fundamental volleyball skill and be ready to make a big defensive play.
 
To take away certain areas of the volleyball court, blockers need to have their hands in proper form. The blockers will need to have their thumbs high, fingers spread and wrists tight in preparation of the block. Blockers also need to avoid drifting their hands toward the ball as they block.
 
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