Position Specific Training – Middle Blocker

One of the most difficult positions to play well and correct, but also one of the most rewarding in the game. Good middle blockers are what a team revolves around on offence (scoring and holding the other middle blockers to create one on ones) and defence (blocking).

As part of PSTE we will cover and teach or solidify the following:

• Proper footwork, movement, body & proper arm positions
• Transition footwork when coming of the net – 2 step vs. 3 step
• Proper footwork for static and swing blocking
• Communication with your setter
• Reading your opponent (Setter, other attackers, key on your middle blocker)
• Attacking options – 53, 51, 31, 61, slide
• Triangle relationship – MB, Libero and Setter
• Setting the second ball situation
• Serving
• Serve and play “Defence”
• Immediate video feedback via “Coaches Eye”