Volleyball smash or spike

The smash is a very aggressive and powerful attacking shot. The smash is a finishing shot that can be completed when the ball is high enough and close enough to the opponent's net.

• Stand in position on the balls of your feet, with knees slightly flexed.
• Drive off from legs to get towards the path of the ball.
• Bring hand up to around chest level with the same grip that you serve with.

• Keep an eye on the ball.
• Adjust position so that the flight of the ball is in line with your body.
• Start to move to a position where the ball will come down.

• Keep an eye on the ball.
• Extend the non-hitting wrist and point the hand towards the ball, use it as an aid to track the incoming ball.
• Bring the hitting hand back into a throwing position.

• Head should be still and eyes firmly focused on the ball.
• Jump up into the air as the ball arrives.
• Move the hitting arm towards the ball in a throwing action led by the elbow.
• Using a fully extended elbow, connect with the ball and hit the ball downwards.

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