Page 9 - Jim Stone Book

Working with a partner, spin the ball over the net to the partner while verbalizing the “T” and “Yes”
positions. Velocity isn’t as important as good technique. As the players learn to coordinate both
arms, they will establish a fluid motion into the attack.

Checklist

 Athlete incorporates the “T Position” into the
throwing motion

 Opening the hips and shoulders to facilitate
upper body rotation in the throwing action

 The elbow leads the hand in the throwing
motion

 The hips initiate the throwing motion
 “Yes” movement with non-throwing arm

 Weight Transfer from back foot to front foot
 Use correct mechanics when “spinning” a
volleyball over the net

Basic Movements/Motor Skills of Volleyball
When skills are examined the essential component is the ability of the player to move efficiently on
the court. As important as “reading” the game is to success, if a player cannot move to react to what
they see, the game will be difficult. Coaches have a tendency to take many essential movements of
the game for granted. There is not a genetic disposition to running with good form. Running correctly
must be taught. The same is true with jumping, throwing, landing, etc. It is time well spent for coach-
es to get up to speed on what constitutes good form in all these basic movements.

Running-forward, backward

The ability to run with proper mechanics is an important skill for all players. On the court, some form
of running is important to the approach to attack, blocking movements, defense and serve receive.
Yet, as essential as running is to the execution of correct skills, coaches do not pay sufficient atten-
tion to making sure players are functional in this skill.