BLOCKIN

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SISON,JURYBEL S.
SIBAYAN,RUEN BRYLLE
2D
 BLOCKING

-Blocking is the action of players close

to the net to intercept the ball coming
from the opponent by reaching higher
than the top of the net, regardless of
the height of the ball contact. Only
front-row players are permitted to
complete a block, but at the moment
of the contact with the ball, a part of
the body must be higher than the top
of the net.
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BLOCK ATTEMPT
A block attempt is the action of blocking without
touching the ball.

COMPLETED BLOCK
A block is completed whenever the ball is touched
by a blocker.

COLLECTIVE BLOCK
A collective block is executed by two or three
players close to each other and is completed
when one of them touches the ball.
 RULE
BLOCK CONTACT S
Consecutive (quick and continuous) contacts
with the ball may occur by one or more
blockers, provided that the contacts are made
during one action.

BLOCKING WITHIN THE OPPONENTS SPACE

In blocking, the player may place his/her hands
and arms beyond the net, provided that this
action does not interfere with the opponents
play. Thus, it is not permitted to touch the ball
beyond the net until an opponent has
executed an attack hit.
 RULES

BLOCK AND TEAM HITS

A blocking contact is counted as a
team hit. The blocking team will have
only two more hits after a blocking
contact.
The first hit after the block may be
executed by any player, including the
one who has touched the ball during
the block.
 RULES
BLOCKING THE SERVICE
To block an opponent's service is
forbidden

BLOCKING FAULTS
The blocker touches the ball in the
OPPONENTS space either before or
simultaneously with the opponents
attack hit
Cont BLOCKING FAULTS
A back-row player or a Libero completes
a block or participates in a completed
block
Blocking the opponents service.
The ball is sent out off the block.
Blocking the ball in the opponents
space from outside the antenna.
-A Libero attempts an individual or
collective block.
 HOW TO BLOCK

GETTING INTO THE READY POSITION

1. Be ready at all times.
Timing is one of the most
important aspects in blocking.
Being in the ready position will allow
you to move more efficiently when
attempting a block.
2. Stand with your
feet shoulder-length
apart square to the net.
Keeping your feet the
proper distance apart
will help with your
footwork, another essential aspect of
blocking. With your shoulders and hips
square to the net you will be able to
jump straight up more quickly.
3. Keep your knees bent.
Keeping your knees bent is
an essential part of the ready
position. By keeping your
knees bent you are ready to jump
immediately rather than having to lower
yourself and then jump up for the block.
4. Keep your arms high.
Keep your arms high with your
elbows around shoulder
height. This also reduces the
time it takes to get your arms up for the
block.
5. Keep your palms
facing the net.This
puts them at the
correct angle for
blocking and again
reduces the time
needed to get your
hands in position,
6. Stay a half arms
length away from the
net.If you touch the net
while attempting to
block you will get a violation.
Allow sufficient space between your
body and the net to ensure you do not
accidentally touch it.
 Using Proper Technique
1. Learn proper timing.
Watch the ball before it
reaches the setter and then
watch the setter. After watching
the setter follow the ball
and watch the hitter. Watching the
entire sequence rather than just the
hitter or the ball will help you prepare
the best block.
2. Communicate with your
teammates.Most teams will
designate one person
(usually the middle blocker)
as the blocking captain to aid in
communication regarding blocking. They
will coordinate the other blockers to
prepare the best blocking strategy.
3. Use proper footwork.
It is important to move quickly on
your feet in order to get your
body in front of the hitters
hitting shoulder to make the
block.
Two Footwork Pattern:
1. The SIDESTEP is used when the hitter is within 35
feet (0.911.5m) of you. Take one step with the foot
closest to the hitter and then follow with the other foot
so they are shoulder-width apart once again. Keep your
hips and shoulders square to the net as you sidestep.
If it takes you more than two steps to reach the hitter
then you should rather use the crossover step.
2. The CROSSOVER STEP -is used when
you need to cover more ground, for example
if the hitter is more than 5 feet (1.5m)
(1.5m) away from you. Step first with the leg
closest to the hitter and then cross the other
leg in front of your body. Although your hips
may angle towards the hitter during the
cross step, your shoulders should remain
square to the net. Step again with the foot
closest to the hitter to bring your feet back
to shoulder-width apart and make your hips
square to the net once more.
4. Jump straight up.
Get yourself directly in front
of the hitter shoulder of the
hitter and jump straight up to
attempt a block. Make sure you are
balanced before jumping and jump at the
same time as the hitter makes contact with
the ball.
5. Angle your hands inwards
as if you are grabbing
the ball.Your hands
should be close together
(about 4-6 inches or 10-15cm between
them)
and angled inwards while blocking. This
will direct the block back down into the
opponents court and reduce the chances
of deflection away from your other
defenders. Keeping your hands together
prevents the ball from going in between
them.
6. Keep your fingers spread
wide and relaxed but
straight.Keeping them
spread out makes a bigger
surface area for the ball to
touch and makes your fingers
slightly softer so major deflections dont occur.

7. Keep your wrists

rigid.You will need to
keep your wrists rigid to
work against a hard
spike. Be careful about
your wrists as they can
become sore or injured
8. Position your arms at
an angle over the net.Arms
should be straight and go
over the net as far as
possible. This will get you
closer to the ball. Even though you lose a
little bit of height with this technique, it is
more important to penetrate to the other
side of the court than to have additional
height. This way the ball will deflect back
into the opponents court rather than in
another direction.