vendredi 19 octobre 2007

A Simple Hitting Strategy

Here´s a way to up your outside hitting percentage by simply making your opposing blocker "play you honestly." The strategy is simple, but not used nearly enough. All you have to do is to always, without exception, hit your first ball down the line.
Sounds simple, right? But what it does is this: blockers are taught to block angle until the opponent hits the line, since 90% of hits are blasted angle. So if you hit your very first hit down the line, it instantly shows your opponent you can do it, and that you WILL do it. They must now play you straight on, to guard the line, which will open up your angle again.

Another hint: if your first line shot goes down, hit your second one down the line, too. The reason? Many players assume that a line shot was actually an accident, a ball that wasn't hit right, in effect. They´ll tell their blockers to keep blocking angle until their opponent hits two down the line. So you´ll get away with a second shot down the line, as well.
It goes without saying that if they never adjust, keep hitting the line all day. Either way, your percentage could increased dramatically.

2 commentaires:

Tina Robichaud a dit…

Hi Gators.Hi ya doing? sore?I am.Great practice.We found out how much it will be for the sweaters and it will be $15.So "blog me"to answer the dude that's doin' it.that be great cause we'll look GGREAAAAT for the OPEN !!!great publish on our Web.We should do that on Wednesday because they are blocking us alottt!See ya'll take care Tina

Anonyme a dit…

Hey Gators ! $15 is not expensive for the lettering on the sweaters... thanks Tina for looking into it. I agree, practice was great. We needed that. Thanks Coach ! We only have 2 Wednesdays before the tournament. See ya !
Mel