Volleyball Training and Coaching
Menlo MVB Blocking Systems
Blocking Key Terms:
Posture:
- Low and Loaded: Tension in the quad.
- Hands Forearm distance from the net.
Execution:
Foot Work
- Split Step (Quick Balance Early)
- Balanced First Step: Efficiency=Speed
Hands
- Elbow Drive
- Hands Lead The Charge Over the net (Boxer).
- Independent Moves
Triple Block
- Identify/Initiate(CALL LOUD)
- Set Up Mode1 vs Mode2
- Mode 1: High Set/From Distance
- Mode 2: Medium System/CB and Lib Tempo
- Close (Hip to Hip Hands to Six)
- Triple Block every OOSS (We can always pull back)
Blocking Communication Responsibilities
- MBs are responsible for delivering blocking tactics. (Block system calls/Down or Off)
- OH/OPPs are responsible for the setter (front or back row) and specific hitter tendency.
- Liberos relay defensive setup based off blocking calls.
Blocking Systems: (Left Hand)
0. Bunch Read
- Eliminate the middle of the court.
- On average more hands on ball.
1. Commit
- Get YOUR GUY!
- One Vs One (LOAD/Spread early)
2. Trap Zone 2
- Shift EARLY
- Right Front Handles Left/MB
3. Trap Zone 3
- Find the MB (Commit ON HIM)
- Left/Right Front Bookend help.
- 2-1: Right Front Solo
4. Trap Zone 4
- Shift EARLY
- Left Front Handles Right/MB
5. Front/Shadow
- Front Wrist Away/Cut Back As Base Position.
Blocking Tendency Call: (Right Hand)
1. Taking apparent line.
- Take The Charge: Head On the Ball
2. Taking Angle
- Body in the Seam: Right Hand On the Ball
3. Ball
- Grab the ball at its tightest point on the net.