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The Bump Set Volleyball Skill Why Bump Set When You Can Overhand Set?

Beach players use their bump set volleyball skills more than hand setting so they can have more control of the ball when playing outside in windy conditions

Using the bump set volleyball skill instead of hand setting to your partner to hit it is a good option on an uneven surface and windy weather. (Ralph Aversen)

Using the bump set volleyball skill instead of hand setting to get the ball to your partner to hit it is a good option on an uneven surface and windy weather. (Ralph Aversen)

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Are you allowed to hand set in beach volleyball?

Yes, you can overhand set the ball on the beach just like you do in the indoor game.

The question is "Should you hand set in volleyball or should you bump set the ball to your partner?"

The question is "Should you hand set in volleyball or should you use your bump set volleyball skills to get the ball to your partner?" Beach players bump set in volleyball to their hitters more than overhand set so they can have more control of the ball when playing outside in windy conditions . (Ralph Aversen)

The question is "Should you hand set in volleyball or should you bump set the ball to your partner?"

I discuss a series of beach setting tips for hand setting and for training your bump set volleyball skills because both of these setting techniques are difficult to master on the beach.

But overhand setting is definitely the hardest.

Players often use their bump set volleyball skills as an alternative to hand setting the ball on the beach for several reasons.

When First Learning Your Bump Set Volleyball Skills on the Sand Why Is The Bump Set Preferred to Hand Setting?

Geena Urango Bump Set in Volleyball: When girls first start playing beach volleyball, inevitably they get whistled for double hits and lifts when they try hand setting the ball. (Ralph Aversen)

Geena Urango Bump Set: When girls first start playing beach volleyball, inevitably they get whistled for double hits and lifts when they try hand setting the ball. (Ralph Aversen)

Your first challenge when learning this skill is to combine

the bump set volleyball training you received during your indoor practice

with

trying to learn how to run in the sand.

When girls first start playing beach volleyball, inevitably they get whistled for double hits and lifts when they try setting the ball with their hands.

Read: Beach Volleyball Setting Rules Are Stricter Than Indoor Rules

Bump Set Volleyball
Tips From The Pros

While training with pro beach volleyball women Nina Matthies and Elaine Roque, I had to learn that until I got my "sand legs" (which happens when your leg muscles are strengthened by consistent exercising in the sand) if I set the volleyball on the run while trying to use my hands, I was increasing my chances of being called for a throw or a lift because I hadn't developed yet,

the speed or
the strength

needed to have my body completely positioned underneath the ball to deliver a clean overhand volleyball set.

For girls and female volleyball players transitioning from the indoor game to the beach it takes some time to develop your "sand legs".

2021 Tokyo Olympic beach volleyball hopeful Lauren Fendrick uses her bump set volleyball skills to deliver the ball to her partner. (Ralph Aversen)

This was one of the beach volleyball tips that took me a little while to get used to but I learned it thankfully at the beginning of my career.

While I was consistently training in the sand which would help me develop my leg strength, I still needed to be able to perform beach volleyball skills in a way that would allow me to gain maximum control of the ball without making unforced errors.

This should be your goal too!

Be sure to check out more beach volleyball articles below.

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I share alot of individual, partner and easy-to-do volleyball serving drills we do in class with my followers.

Many of these volleyball practice drills you can do at home by yourself or try at your next practice with your teammates.

If you're a B team or JV player trying to make varsity next year...your goal should be to complete 1000 reps a day of at least three of the basic skills on your own...volleyball passing, serving and setting should be at the top of the list.

More about how to improve your bump set volleyball skills

Beach Volleyball Bump Set Rules Should You Bump Set Or Deep Dish Set?
Beginner players adopt styles of sand setting by copying the professionals imitating their volleyball bump set or deep dish style. Is it the best thing to do?
Watch Beach Volleyball Videos To Learn How To Play Beach Volleyball
Beach volleyball videos have grown popular as pro beach players record Youtube videos that they use to instruct their subscribers how to play beach volleyball.
Beach Volleyball Tips Techniques To Improve Your Bump Setting in Sand
Use these 3 beach volleyball tips techniques for bump setting in volleyball 1) sand sprints 2) how to use your legs and 3) use the bump set over hand setting.
Beach Volleyball Tips Beginners Face 3 Obstacles Playing In The Sand
Beach Volleyball Tips Beginners use when playing in the sand like is playing on an uneven surface, 2 players not 6 and overcoming position specialization
The Beach Volleyball Ready Position Your Athletic Stance Is Everything
Your beach volleyball ready position is important because the primary function of your arms when you pass is to redirect the volleyball to your intended target.
Beach Volleyball Gear Umbrellas, Sunglasses, Towels, Tents, Chairs
Beach volleyball gear consists of essential accessories and equipment including umbrellas, sunglasses, towels, tents and beach chairs that all sand players use
Beach Volleyball Hand Signals: Why Players Hold Fingers Up Behind Them
The beach volleyball hand signals players use in sand volleyball communicate to their offensive and defensive partner the area of the court they plan to defend
Beach Volleyball Tips For Hand Setting Why Do Beach Players Bump Set
With these beach volleyball tips you learn when and how to bring your hand setting skills from indoor volleyball to your beach game to improve ball control.
Explore the Cultural Impact of the Womens Beach Volleyball Uniform
Learn how the womens beach volleyball uniform in the Olympics challenges stereotypes, empowers athletes and redefines the impact of women competing in sports.
What Are Beach Volleyball Rules For Setting? Bump Set Or Hand Setting?
What are beach volleyball rules for setting in the sand and why do most beach players choose to bump set in volleyball instead of hand setting in the wind.
3 Beach Volleyball Hand Grips How Do You Hold Your Hands When Passing?
The purpose of the volleyball hand grip you use to pass a ball is to help keep your elbows straight and to insure you have a very flat and wide a platform.

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Serving slang is not just about individual techniques; it also relates to overall game strategy. A coach might instruct a player to serve a "short serve" or a "deep serve" to target specific areas of the opponent's court or exploit weaknesses in their serve receive formation.

Ari, my private training client and I are working specifically on serving on jump float cross court serves ...short to Zone 2

There's so much we work on to get to this point where she can contact the ball with

the same toss height and same toss location
the same armswing speed
the same timing for when her serving hand contacts the ball
the middle of the hand contacting the middle of the ball every single time
getting use to watching her serving hand contact the ball at the highest point of her jump ...before she starts to land
and finally contacting the ball in the precise spot on the ball so it goes where the coach wants the player to put it so in this case ..a short serve in the farthest short right corner on the court also called Zone 2.

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