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Volleyball Skills


The serve
Throughout the years there have been a variety of serves developed for the game of volleyball. The style of serve will depend on the type of game being played. Some examples of serving styles include overhand, underhand, roundhouse, spin serve, jump serve, floater, sky ball serve, and cross court serve. Each style of serve has a different effect on the way the ball travels over the net. Some styles are not used in professional volleyball games while other leagues allow a variety of serves.

Passing or bumping
The pass or bump is typically the first contact with the ball as it comes over the net. Arms are used to gain control of the ball and direct it to a player that can help set the ball for the spike. A bump is rarely used to take the ball back over the net in professional games and is a more common occurrence in amateur leagues. This move can be an effective way to gain control of the ball in the free zones as it slows the velocity of the ball for easier manipulation.

Setting
Setting of the ball is done near the net and is used to place the ball in the perfect position for another team member to attack or spike it over the net. The spike is a hard driven hit of the ball close to the volleyball net. This is used to bring the ball down on the opposing team's side. Setting up for the spike is accomplished by gaining control of the ball from a pass. The fingers are used to spring the ball upwards in a steady and straight motion. This positions the volleyball for the attacker to spike it over the net.

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Blocking
A block is used near the net usually in response to a set and spike to keep the ball in the opponent's side of the court. Arms and hands are used to block the impending spike in the same position with the intention of the ball bouncing back into the attacker's side of the court.

Digging
Digging is similar to the bump or pass but is used primarily to prevent the volleyball from hitting the court floor after a spike or attack from another team. A dig is usually performed as a reaction shot with the ball being close to the floor at the time of contact.