Of the three types of volleyball hits, only the set works well for a teammate standing to your side. The bump by a back-row player called a digger works well to receive a serve and send the ball your way. Your set, the second of three balls in a rally, places the ball in position for a smash by a third teammate, the spiker. Readily set the ball correctly at the amateur level and work toward mastering more challenging tactics, such as setting the ball to the preferred height of your spiker.
Step 1
Stand in the ready or athletic stance. Keep your weight balanced on both legs. Place one leg slightly forward; flex your knees and lean slightly forward. Take an approach of two to three strides, landing with your feet together in a semi-squat; keep your feet and body under the ball, holding your hands at chest height.
Step 2
Jump up with your hands in the air, withdrawing your dominant hands slightly to feint that you intend to spike the ball. At the last instant, bring your second hand up in preparation for contacting the ball.
Step 3
Stretch both hands up and pop the ball back up at a slight angle; at its highest point, it will be in a good position for a hit by the person standing beside you.
Step 4
Watch the ball as you land on the floor while your teammate sends the ball back over the net. Anticipate whether you need to handle you opponent's return with a block, dig or spike of your own. In a routine rally, prepare for follow-up sets as you link the pall from your own digger to your spiker as the rally continues.
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