Right-Side Back Row Spiking

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In the sport of volleyball, you will find that styles of plays can be broken down even more. For example, we have all heard of a set, but there are multiple types like the wide set. In this article, we are going to go over a more specific kind of spike called the right-side back row spike. This is vital to know if you want to learn more advanced techniques.

If you stick to the same basic techniques, you will not be able to outsmart your opponents. Most players are used to a spike at the very front of the court, so why not spice it up a bit. You can ask your coach to help you out, and do this to stand out. It is important to learn new things to help you achieve your greater goals in life.

There are many volleyball spikes that can be learned. In this article, you will learn about the Right-Side Back Row Spiking as well as how to do it, footwork and more. After mastering this, you will have a simpler time acquiring different and more difficult spikes to improve your volleyball skills. If you want to learn more, continue reading.

What makes this different from a regular spike?

There are several things that make this different from a regular spike. The first thing is that you will need to know how to broad jump. Broad jumping is basically jumping forward. There are things you should remember so you don’t do the wrong spike at a moment you could have done one that could’ve been more successful. In this spike, you have a lot more space to work with as opposed to the front row. The final thing that makes it different is the approach. There is a lot to this that is critical to know. For example,it is recommended to start your approach slightly off the court so the angle can be better.

The Approach

Where you start your approach is an important place to keep consistent. It is recommended to start your approach slightly off the court so the angle can be better. Also, where you start your approach can determine the amount of power your attack will have as well as the range of the attack. The spike should start about three to four steps behind the three- meter line. On the other hand, if you were doing a spike from the front row, it should start off three to four steps in front of the three meter line.

Did you know that many exceptional hitters who start from different parts of the court so not just outside. Some start on the inside of the court and others start on the sideline. For example, a popular hitter from Bulgaria named Sokolov starts by the sideline when doing this play. Another example is Atanasijevic from Serbia who starts on the inside of the court instead.

However, many to majority of players start from the outside and there are many reasons why. The first being that starting outside opens up more of the court for you to hit at since you are already approaching at a slight angle. If you start from inside, since there are many players on the court, you won’t have enough space. You may wonder why these well known players start differently. This is because they have either been taught differently from when they were beginning or this has been easier for them.

The second reason for why the approach from outside the court is better is because it allows you to adjust to sets that are both inside and outside the court. For example, if it is a wide set, there is a likely chance that the ball will go outside the court. This is why being at the right angle is so vital. Similarly to the second reason, the third reason why this is better is because starting your approach from inside the court makes it more difficult to adjust to different kinds of sets. There are many inconsistent sets since not only is this a backrow set, it’s hard to estimate the proper location. Setters are used to setting across the net. The final reason why an outside approach is better is because it makes it easier to open up your body at the proper angle for the most power to be generated.

Footwork:

There are three parts to step work. There are also three steps involved. The first should be toward the corner of the three-meter line and the right sideline. The next step should be a long step and the final is a little more difficult. You have to push off the floor with your backstep.

Spiking

To put it simply, this is a spike from the right back position. This is similar to spiking from the right side of the front of the court. Let’s go over what a spike is before we continue. If there is a moment of truth in volleyball, it is the perfectly hit spike. A spike combines speed, power and athleticism to provide the excitement that is uniquely known as volleyball. It is one of the most interesting accomplishments of this sport, however not just for the player, but also the onlookers seeing.

The spiking technique can be a powerful series of coordinated movement which may require a flexing of muscles, gritting teeth, and intensity. However it can also be a relaxed, whipping motion. This stance requires players’ hands to be relaxed and swing naturally. Your dominant hand does the swinging and your non-dominant hand is below your waist. Be sure to keep your fingers, hands, wrists and shoulders relaxed so the spike can accelerate. When you jump, your legs should be bent at about a 90-degree angle.

Thank you so much for reading this article. We hope that learning these stances and places of contact will help you improve in your volleyball journey. Remember that each part should feel right to you. Best of luck!